Hainanese pork chop
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pork chop
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- a dish featuring a deep-fried, usually boneless cut of pork pounded flat, marinated and seasoned with a mix of Asian and Western condiments such as soya sauce and Worcestershire sauce, then breaded (traditionally with British cream cracker crumbs) and deep-fried. It is usually drizzled with a tomato-based gravy with mixed vegetables and served with a helping of white rice.
It was developed by Hainanese chefs serving in British colonial households for the Western palate, and is similar to Western dishes such as the German schnitzel. The pork may sometimes be substituted for chicken, in which case it is known as a Hainanese chicken chop.
Hainanese pork chop is definitely an East meets West food. The pork chop is crispy on the outside and tender inside and the lightly tangy, sweet sauce to go with the pork chop is just heavenly.
— Cookin1, "Hainanese Pork Chop With Rice (Serves 2)". https://www.cookin1.com/product/hainanese-pork-chop-with-rice/