Mama Masterchef

Almost every evening in my house is an invention test and my pantry/fridge can often be described as quite a mystery box. So tonight when I spied these gorgeously lean pork loin chops, I knew there was magic to be made.

Bored with the regular mash and veg, I vowed tonight would be different. So I give you Pork Loin Chops on a bed of Ginger and Apple Risotto. Please take these measurements with a grain of salt (pardon the pun), Mum always taught me to cook it until it looks right and tastes right.

Pork Loin Chops with Ginger and Apple Risotto (serves 2 adults and 2 little bugs)

1 carrot, sliced

1 zucchini, grated

handful round beans, halved

1 granny smith apple, grated

2/3 cup arborio rice

2 tbsp butter

1 stick celery, chopped

1 tbsp ginger

3 generous lean pork loin chops

4-ish cups chicken stock

• Steam carrot, beans and celery in the microwave
• Fry off the ginger and butter in a hot pan
• Add rice and stir until well coated
• Add grated zucchini and apple to the pan
• Add chicken stock, one cup at a time until absorbed and rice is tender
• Toss in pre-steamed vegetables
• Cover and let sit while you grill pork chops to perfection
• Season and plate as you like, enjoy!

It is a rare occasion when I ever cook to an exact recipe, so go ahead and add whatever is in your mystery box! If you like this recipe, pass it on.