Ingredients:
For the Pork Chop:
- 4 (600-740 g) boneless pork chops
- 2 tbsp (10 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
For the Cheese Sauce:
- 2 tbsp (30 g) butter
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (250 ml) milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 cup (125 g) shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
- ¼ tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
For the Fried Rice:
- 3 cups (750 g) cooked and cooled rice
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
For the Pork Chop:
- In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
- Marinate the pork chops in this mixture for at least 30 minutes, or you can marinate them in the refrigerator overnight for even better flavor.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add a little oil. Once hot, sear the marinated pork chops for about 2-3 minutes on each side until they are nicely browned.
- Transfer the seared pork chops to a baking dish.
For the Cheese Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the flour and stir continuously for a couple of minutes to make a roux.
- Slowly pour in the fresh milk while whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Keep stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the cheese sauce over the seared pork chops in the baking dish.
- Bake the pork chops in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned.
For the Fried Rice:
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onions and minced garlic, and sauté until they become fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for a few minutes until they start to soften.
- Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add the beaten eggs to the other side. Scramble the eggs and then mix them with the vegetables.
- Add the cooked and cooled rice to the skillet and stir-fry, breaking up any clumps.
Drizzle soy sauce over the fried rice and continue to stir-fry for a few more minutes. - Season with salt and pepper to taste.
To Serve: Place a portion of the fried rice on each plate and top it with a cheese-baked pork chop.