Uncovering the Ultimate Hainanese Chicken/ Pork Chop Recipe for a Family Feast

Hainanese Chicken and Pork Chop, two iconic dishes that have stood the test of time and captured the hearts and palates of many across the globe. A culinary journey that promises simplicity, yet delivers a symphony of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy.

About the dish

The Singaporean Hainanese were cooks in many European and Peranakan

households in the past. Hainanese pork chop was a dish created to please both the Asian and Western palates. 

The use of many simple yet flavorsome ingredients that can be easily found in most supermarkets to make this wholesome dish makes it a good recipe to put into the meal cycles at home! 

From reusing ingredients, like crackers for the coating, or vegetables for the sauce, this dish is a budget-friendly,sustainable dish to cook up.

Ingredients You'll Need

The Cooking Process

1. Using a mallet or the back of your knife, pound the pork chop to about 2 cm in thickness. (If using chicken thighs, ensure that the skin is removed and pound to 2 cm thickness)

2. In a mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients, oyster sauce, garlic powder, and cornstarch. 

3. Add in chicken/pork chops and rub marinade in. Leave to marinade for at least 10mins.

4. In a sauce pot, gently fry the onions and garlic until soft and aromas start to become fragrant. 

5. Add in quartered tomatoes and fry till soft, about 2 mins.

6. Add in ketchup, water, light soy sauce, and sugar, and bring up to a simmer.

7. Add in potatoes and frozen peas and simmer till soft and the sauce is reduced to a nice, thickened consistency.

8. To prepare to bread the cutlets, in a dish, combine plain flour and cornstarch.

9. In a separate dish, crack the eggs and whisk. In a third dish, add the crushed cream crackers.

10. For breading, place marinated pork chops in the flour mixture first, followed by the whisked egg, 

    Then coat evenly with the crushed cream crackers.

11. In a frying pan, bring the oil up to temperature. Deep fry the cutlets till the the exterior is golden brown and crispy. Remove once ready, and set aside to rest for 5mins before serving.

12. You may serve this over a nice plate of steamed rice, either with the sauce on top of the cutlet or by the side

A Feast for the Senses

As you savor each bite of the juicy chicken or crispy pork chop, allow the flavors to envelop your palate, transporting you to the vibrant streets of Asia where these dishes originated. Share this culinary delight with friends and family, creating memories that revolve around good food and great company.

So, there you have it – the ultimate guide to crafting Hainanese Chicken or Pork Chop, dishes that are sure to elevate your dining experience and leave everyone craving for more. Go ahead, explore the realm of flavors waiting to be discovered in your very own kitchen!

Let the aromas wafting from your kitchen be your ticket to a culinary escapade unlike any other.