Macau Pork Chop Bun
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Macau Pork Chop Bun

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Macau Pork Chop Bun

About This Recipe

This mouthwatering pork chop sandwich is a flavor-packed delight, combining tender, juicy pork with aromatic ginger, garlic, and scallion marinade for an irresistible umami punch. The secret lies in the homemade blended juice marinade—ginger, garlic, onion, and scallion blended into a smooth mixture, then mixed with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar to create a savory-sweet glaze that tenderizes the pork. Pounded thin for maximum tenderness, the pork chop is pan-fried to golden perfection in butter and oil for a crispy exterior. Toasted small meal buns are layered with buttery onion rings, succulent pork, and fresh lettuce for the ultimate balance of textures and flavors. Perfect for a hearty lunch or dinner, this sandwich brings together bold Asian-inspired marinades with comforting, buttery goodness. Every bite delivers a satisfying crunch, juicy meat, and a burst of savory-sweet deliciousness!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pork chop 200g
The aromatics
  • onion rings 1/2 cup
  • small meal bun 1 piece
  • lettuce 2 leaves
The sauce & seasonings
  • ginger 20g
  • garlic 10g
  • onion 50g
  • scallion 30g
  • soy sauce 2 tbsp
  • cornstarch 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • butter 1 tbsp
  • oil 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

1
Step 1
Step 1
Chop the ginger, garlic, onion, and scallion into small pieces.
2
Step 2
Step 2
Put the above four ingredients into a food processor, add 1 cup of water, and blend into a juice-like consistency for later use.
3
Step 3
Step 3
Pour the blended juice into soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar, and stir well for later use.
4
Step 4
Step 4
Use a meat mallet to pound the pork chop, loosen it, and then soak it in the juice for at least 30 minutes.
5
Step 5
Step 5
Heat a little oil and butter in a pan, add the marinated pork chop, and fry over high heat until golden brown on both sides, then continue to cook over low heat until it is cooked through, and set aside. At the same time, stir-fry the onion rings until fragrant.
6
Step 6
Step 6
Cut the small meal bun in half but not all the way through, put it in the oven for 30 seconds, and then top with butter, onion rings, pork chop, and lettuce.

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