Pork Chops Chinese Style Recipe

step 1

• STEP 1.1 tenderise 4 boneless pork chops using a mallet.

step 2

• STEP 2.2 in a large mixing bowl add 20 ml cooking wine, pinch of salt, 2 roughly chopped spring onions, 10 gm sliced ginger, the tenderised pork chops and mix to coat the pork well.

step 3

• STEP 3.3 leave to marinate for 30 minutes.

step 4

• STEP 4.4 remove the chops from the bowl, keep aside the other marinade ingredients from the bowl.

step 5

• STEP 5.5 place 50 gm corn flour in a plate and coat both sides of each chop with the cornflour.

step 6

step 7

• STEP 6.6 in a pan heat 150 ml oil on medium heat, place the chops and fry on each side for 3 minutes until light brown. Then remove, drain and keep aside.

step 8

• STEP 7.7 retain 1 tbsp oil the oil in the pan and add the rest of the marinating ingredients from the bowl. Stir fry for 10 seconds.

step 9

• STEP 8.8 then add 3 star anise, the pork chops, 15 ml light soy sauce and gently stir.

step 10

• STEP 9.9 add 700 ml boiling water to the pan, cover and boil for 10 minutes.

step 11

• STEP 10.10 then add 30 gm sugar, 15 ml dark soy sauce and stir.

step 12

• STEP 11.11 replace the lid and continue to cook for another 5 minutes until the juice has reduced.

step 13

• STEP 12.12 then remove from the pan and serve.