Teochew Style Fried Pork Chops (潮州炸猪排)
潮州炸猪排 (Teochew Style Fried Pork Chops) is a classic dish from Chaoshan (Teochew) Cuisine, known for its simple yet flavorful cooking style. The pork chops are marinated, coated with a crispy batter, and then fried to perfection, resulting in a deliciously tender and juicy dish.
Ingredients
- 4 pork chops
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the salt and ground white pepper. Rub the mixture onto both sides of the pork chops and let them marinate for 15 minutes.
- In separate shallow dishes, place the cornstarch, all-purpose flour, and beaten eggs.
- Dip each pork chop into the cornstarch, then the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the pork chops for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the pork chops from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve the Teochew Style Fried Pork Chops hot with steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 35 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Shallow dishes Frying pan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Cutting board Bowls Measuring spoons Measuring cups
Serving suggestions
Teochew Style Fried Pork Chops are best served with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, and a side of pickled radish.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a dash of five-spice powder to the breadcrumb coating for an aromatic twist.
Cost
$12