Javanese Pork Chops

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Javanese Pork Chops is a familiar Dutch-Indies rice dish with homely flavours. Pork chops in a sweet savoury soy glaze, simple, nostalgic and perfect with rice and cucumber. It works well for an everyday meal, but also as part of a larger rice-table style spread.

Why is Javanese Pork Chops so popular?

The strength of Javanese Pork Chops is the combination of familiar ingredients and warm Dutch-Indies flavours. It does not need to be complicated to taste rich and satisfying. Pay attention to the balance between salty, sweet, aromatic and fresh, and add something crisp or tangy on the side when the sauce or base is fuller.

Serves: 4 people

Preparation time: 25 min

Ingredients

• Pork chops or pork loin slices – 600 g
• Onion – 1
• Garlic cloves – 2
• Sweet soy sauce – 4 tbsp
• Stock – 100 ml
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Pepper – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Brown the pork slices on both sides and set aside.

STEP 2
Fry onion and garlic in the same pan.

STEP 3
Add sweet soy sauce and stock and bring to a gentle simmer.

STEP 4
Return the meat to the pan and cook until tender and glazed.

STEP 5
Serve with rice or noodles.