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Hong Kong-Style Baked Pork Chop Rice

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Ingredients

2 tbsp Maggi liquid seasoning

4 tsp (~11g) cornstarch

1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp Shaoxing wine

2 tsp fresh ginger juice

1 tsp salt, divided

1/2 tsp black pepper, divided

1/2 tsp (2g) sugar

4- 8-10oz bone-in pork rib chops, ½-¾ inch thick

3 large eggs, divided

1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour

3 cups vegetable oil for frying (~10 tbsp used)

2 scallions, sliced thin

4 cups cooked jasmine rice (day old preferably), room temperature

1 small onion, halved and sliced thin (~164g)

3 oz cherry tomatoes, halved

1/2 cup (~68g) frozen peas, carrots & corn medley, thawed

1- 10.75oz can condensed tomato soup

1½ oz parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients up to the chops.

Place 1 chop on cutting board, cover with sheet of plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-in thickness, being careful of bone. Repeat with all chops, then add them to the marinade bowl and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.

Beat 1 egg in a shallow dish. Spread flour in a second shallow dish. With 1 chop at a time, dip into egg (without removing marinade), coating well and letting excess fall back into dish. Coat evenly all over with the flour, pressing to adhere; transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Set a wire rack in a second rimmed baking sheet and line with triple layer of paper towel.

Add the 3 cups vegetable oil to a large Dutch oven and heat over med-high heat to 350°F (177°C). Carefully lower 1 chop into oil and fry until golden brown and registers 135°-145°F, 2-3 min per side. Adjust burned as needed to maintain oil temp between 325°-350°F. Transfer chop to prepared wire rack. Return oil to 350°F and repeat with remaining chops. Reserve 2 tbsp frying oil when done and discard the rest.

Beat remaining 2 eggs in a bowl until well combined. Heat an empty 14-in flat bottomed wok over high heat until just beginning to smoke. Reduce heat to medium, add 2 tsp reserved oil and heat until just smoking. Add eggs and cook, stirring frequently, until very little liquid egg remains, 30-60 sec; transfer to a plate.

Add 1 tsp reserved oil & scallions to now empty wok and cook over med heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 sec.

Sprinkle the rice over the scallions and stir until combined. Spread mix into an even layer and sprinkle remaining 1/2 tsp salt over. Continue to cook, stirring frequently and pressing on rice with spatula to break up clumps, until separate and heated through, 2-5 min. Add eggs and cook, stirring frequently and breaking eggs into small pieces, until warmed through, about 2 min. Transfer fried rice mix to a 13x9-in broiler safe baking dish and nestle pork chops on top.

Add remaining 1 tbsp reserved oil & onion to now empty wok and cook over med-high heat, stirring, until onion begins to soften, about 2 min. Stir in tomatoes & veggie medley and toss to combine. Add tomato soup & 1/4 tsp pepper and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is slightly thickened, about 2 min.

Adjust oven rack to 6 in from broiler element and heat broiler. Pour sauce over chops & rice. Sprinkle cheese evenly over sauce. Place dish in oven and broil until cheese is spotty brown, 2-4 min. Serve.

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