Looking to bring classic Hong Kong comfort food into your kitchen with minimal fuss? This One-Pot Rice Cooker Hong Kong-Style Pork Chop Rice is a convenient way to make a delicious meal with tender pork, savory tomato sauce, and perfectly steamed rice. This iconic Hong Kong café dish is all about flavor, simplicity, and a touch of nostalgia!
What is Hong Kong-Style Pork Chop Rice?
Hong Kong-style Pork Chop Rice (豬扒飯) is a staple at cha chaan tengs (Hong Kong-style diners). Traditionally, the dish includes tender pork chops, rice, and a tangy tomato-based sauce, often with onions and vegetables for extra flavor. By making it in a rice cooker, you can easily recreate the taste and experience of Hong Kong in a single pot.
Welcome to my 14 Days “One Pot Around the World Series” where I will show you how I cook international cuisines with just a rice cooker! With minimal prep and cleanup, these one-pot rice cooker recipes are perfect for busy weeknights. Just toss in your ingredients, press a button, and let your rice cooker do the work.
Why Use a Rice Cooker?
Rice cookers are surprisingly versatile and perfect for creating easy, low-effort meals. Unlike the stovetop, a rice cooker offers an automated cooking process that’s perfect for cooking pasta evenly without needing constant stirring or adjusting heat levels. Plus, the rice cooker’s keep-warm setting ensures your meals stay warm until you’re ready to eat!
Day 5 Hong Kong-style Pork Chop Rice
Ingredients:
- 1/2 lb pork shoulder, cut into slices (can sub with pork chop)
- 1/2 bell pepper, chopped ( ~ 1 cup)
- 1/2 onion, cubed (~1 cup)
- 1/2 cup mushroom
- 3/4 cup of rice (1 scoop from the rice container scoop)
- 1-2 egg
- 2 slices of cheese, I used pepper Jack
Pork chop Marinate (I used 1/2lb pork shoulder, cut into big slice)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cooking wine (I use Shaoxing wine)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp juice from grated ginger
Soup base:
- 1/2 cup of chicken stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to your liking)
- Few fresh parsley, chopped
Steps:
- Mix all soup base ingredients and set aside
- Cut all the ingredients into small cubes, I did 1/3 inches for my toddlers, but you can cut it bigger if you desire
- Rinse 3/4 cup of rice and gently mix in whisked egg( 1 scoop of rice from the rice cooker scoop)
- Add cubed vegetables, the marinated pork and sliced cheese on top of the rice
- Add the soup mixture to the pot
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps and everything is cooked, mix them and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Hong Kong-Style Pork Chop Rice
- Choose Jasmine Rice: Jasmine rice is fragrant and complements the dish perfectly. Rinse the rice thoroughly to avoid any stickiness.
- Searing Adds Flavor: Searing the pork chops before cooking locks in flavor and gives the dish a nice texture.
- Adjust the Sauce: Feel free to add a bit more ketchup or soy sauce if you like a stronger flavor, or a dash of chili sauce if you want a little kick.
- Extra Veggies: Feel free to add veggies like peas or carrots for more color and nutrition.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This rice cooker version of Hong Kong-style Pork Chop Rice is ideal for busy days when you crave something comforting, savory, and homey. It combines tender pork, flavorful tomato sauce, and fluffy rice in a single pot, making cleanup a breeze. Give it a try, and transport your tastebuds straight to a cozy Hong Kong café!
Rice cooker Hong Kong-style Pork Chop Rice
Equipment
- Rice cooker
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ½ lb pork shoulder cut into slices (can sub with pork chop)
- ½ bell pepper chopped ( ~ 1 cup)
- ½ onion cubed (~1 cup)
- ½ cup mushroom
- ¾ cup of rice 1 scoop from the rice container scoop
- 1-2 egg
- 2 slices cheese I used pepper Jack
Pork chop Marinate (I used 1/2lb pork shoulder, cut into big slice)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp cooking wine I use Shaoxing wine
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp light soy sauce
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp juice from grated ginger
Soup base:
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp black pepper adjust to your liking
- Few fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Mix all soup base ingredients and set aside
- Cut all the ingredients into small cubes, I did 1/3 inches for my toddlers, but you can cut it bigger if you desire
- Rinse 3/4 cup of rice
- Add cubed vegetables and the marinated meat on top of the rice
- Add the soup mixture to the pot
- Cover the lid and turn on the cooker to regular rice mode
- Once the machine beeps, squeeze in Lemon juice, mix them and enjoy!
- Optional: heat up a flour tortilla in the Air fryer for 2 minutes
- Add sour cream, guacamole and topping of your choice, wrap and ready to enjoy
