Juicy Pork Cutlets Drizzled With Sweet, Sticky Satay Sauce

Juicy pork cutlets are paired with a sticky and sweet peanut sauce for a tantalising weeknight meal. For complete satisfaction, serve with steamed rice and Asian greens such as bok choy, choy sum or gai lan.

Yield: Serves 4
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Difficulty Level: 3/5

Ingredients

• 4 pork cutlets
• 60 ml kecap manis
• 70 g crunchy peanut butter
• 180 ml water
• 1 tsp sambal oelek (or chilli sauce)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• Steamed rice, to serve
• Asian greens, to serve

Steps

01. If you have time, remove pork from refrigerator 30 mins before cooking.

02. Rub 1½ tbsps kecap manis over the pork cutlets. Set aside to marinate for 10 mins.

03. Combine the peanut butter, water, sambal oelek and remaining kecap manis in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir for 4 mins, or until thickened and warmed through. Set aside.

04. Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook pork for 3-4 mins each side, or until caramelised and cooked through. Set aside, covered loosely with foil to rest for 5 mins.

05. Serve pork with pan juices, steamed rice, Asian greens and the satay sauce.

Photo: bauersyndication.com.au