Pork Chops with Tomatoes and Onions
Ingredients (Serve 4):
| Lean pork chops, boned | 400g |
| Tomatoes | 2 (approx. 250g) |
| Onion, medium | 1 (approx. 150g) |
| Vegetable oil | 1 tablespoon |
Marinade:
| Salt | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Soy sauce | 1 teaspoon |
| White pepper | a pinch |
| Sugar | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Corn starch | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Egg white | 1 |
Thickening:
| Soy sauce | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Ketchup | 2 tablespoon |
| Sesame oil | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Sugar | 1 teaspoon |
| Corn starch | 1 teaspoon |
| Water | 3 tablespoon |
Cooking Method:
| 1. | Rinse and pat dry the pork chops. Pat with the back of a chopper and cut into small pieces. Leave to marinate for about 1/2 hour. |
| 2. | Rinse and cut the tomatoes into wedges. Skin and cut the onion into small pieces. |
| 3. | Heat 2/3 tablespoon of oil and fry the pork chops until golden. |
| 4. | Use the remaining oil to fry the onion. Add in tomatoes and the thickening sauce and cook gently. Add in the pork chops and stir-fry until done. |
Nutrition / Preparation Tips:
This dish is colorful and rich in protein, vitamin A, C and dietary fibre, which can help to enhance the immune system.
Adding egg white to marinate the pork chops can produce more tender meat.
Using a non-stick wok / pan to fry the pork chops cuts down the amount of oil needed
Adding egg white to marinate the pork chops can produce more tender meat.
Using a non-stick wok / pan to fry the pork chops cuts down the amount of oil needed
Source: Elderly Health Service, Department of Health – Healthy Recipes Cookbook
