How to Cook Pork Chao Fan
Are you craving on pork chao fan in Chowking but you are inspired enough to cook it yourself? I think this pork chao fan recipe is what you are looking for.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked rice
- 1 Tbsp. garlic chopped
- 1 small red onion minced
- 2 raw eggs
- 1 cup diced or cubed pork
- 1 cup cabbage finely sliced
- 1/4 cup spring onion chopped
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 Tbsp. garlic chopped (another for rice)
- 1 medium sized bell pepper chopped finely
- 1/4 cup carrots chopped finely
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp. chili powder optional
- 1 tsp. curry powder
- 4 Tbsp. cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
Instructions
How to cook pork chao fan:
- In a medium size pan, heat one tablespoon of cooking oil and saute onion and garlic until fragrant. Then add carrots, bell pepper and cabbage. Stir cook for a few minutes and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat another tablespoon of cooking oil and cook the beaten eggs until it becomes scrambled eggs. Then stir until the eggs are separated to each other. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, heat again one tablespoon of cooking oil and saute the cubed pork on a medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes until it turns to brown. Remove from the pan ans set aside.
- In the same pan again, pour some cooking oil and saute the garlic until fragrant. Then follow the cooked rice and stir fry with the garlic. In a small cup combine soy sauce and sugar and mix until it is dissolved. Pour on the rice and stir until the soy sauce mixture is thoroughly mixed with the rice.
- Then add the sauteed pork, salt, pepper, chili powder and curry powder. Next, add the eggs and last but not the least are the vegetables. Drizzle with sesame oil and stir cook for a few minutes.
- Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped spring onions.
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Notes
Cooking Tips for Pork Chao Fan:
- Use day-old rice: To achieve the perfect texture and prevent the rice from becoming mushy, it's best to use day-old cooked rice for your chao fan. Freshly cooked rice tends to be too moist, leading to clumps and stickiness. Cold, day-old rice has had a chance to dry out slightly, resulting in separate grains that stir-fry beautifully.
- Preparing the ingredients ahead of time: Chao fan is a fast-paced stir-fry dish, so it's essential to have all your ingredients prepped and ready before you start cooking. Chop your vegetables, dice the pork, and beat the eggs in advance. This way, you can easily add them to the pan as needed, ensuring that everything cooks evenly and efficiently.
- Adjust seasoning to your taste: While the recipe provides a guideline for the amount of salt, pepper, chili powder, and curry powder, don't be afraid to adjust the seasoning to suit your personal preferences. Taste the dish as you go and add more seasoning if desired. Remember, cooking is all about making the dish your own, so feel free to experiment and tailor the flavors to your liking.