Japanese Curry Pork Chop Rice
Vortex Scrambled Eggs

A decadent Japanese-style curry rice featuring crispy pan-fried pork chops, a silky vortex egg omelet, and a rich, savory vegetable curry sauce.

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork tenderloin
• 2 curry cubes
• 1 onion
• 1 potato
• 1 carrot
• 2 eggs
• 100 g water
• 1 tbsp satay sauce
• 1 tsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
• 1/2 tsp white onion powder
• 1/4 tsp white pepper powder
• 1 tsp sugar
• to taste cooking oil
• optional chopped green herbs

Instructions

1. 1Stir-fry the vegetables

   

   Add diced onion, potatoes, and carrots into a pot, and stir-fry until fragrant.

   Tip: Ensure the heat is well-regulated to prevent the vegetables from burning while releasing their aromas.
2. 2Add water to the pot

   

   Pour water or chicken broth into the pot containing the sautéed vegetables.

   Tip: Use warm or room temperature liquid to maintain even cooking temperatures in the pot.
3. 3Add curry cubes

   

   Add two curry cubes into the pot, and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender and the sauce is reduced.

   Tip: Stir gently to help the curry cubes dissolve completely into the liquid without clumping.
4. 4Slice the pork tenderloin

   

   Slice the fresh pork tenderloin to the thickness of an index finger on a wooden cutting board.

   Tip: Keep slices uniform in thickness to ensure they cook evenly during the frying process.
5. 5Tenderize the pork

   

   Pound the sliced pork tenderloin with a meat mallet to tenderize the meat fibers.

   Tip: Pound gently and evenly across the surface to flatten the meat without tearing it apart.
6. 6Marinate the pork tenderloin

   

   Pour light soy sauce and other seasonings over the sliced pork tenderloin in a glass bowl. Add water gradually to help the meat absorb the moisture and become tender.

   Tip: Add water in small amounts so the pork can fully absorb it before adding oil.
7. 7Massage the marinade into the pork

   

   Use a gloved hand to thoroughly mix and massage the seasonings, spices, and water into the pork chops. Ensure every piece is evenly coated to maximize flavor absorption.

   Tip: Gentle massaging helps the meat fibers absorb the liquid and seasonings evenly.
8. 8Seal the meat with oil

   

   Pour a small amount of oil over the marinated pork tenderloin in the glass bowl. Mix it in gently to coat the surface of the meat, which helps lock in the juices and moisture during the cooking process.

   Tip: Adding a layer of oil at the very end of the marinating process prevents the meat from drying out.
9. 9Season the curry sauce

   

   Add satay sauce, a little extra sugar, curry powder, and a pinch of white pepper powder into the simmering pot of curry. Stir everything thoroughly to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce before setting it aside.

   Tip: Incorporating satay sauce adds a rich, savory depth and complexity to standard Japanese curry blocks.

Storage & Reheating

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