Chewy Pork Thigh Fried Rice
A Delicious Fried Rice Recipe Using Chewy Pork Thigh
A satisfying one-bowl meal that the whole family will love! Make flavorful fried rice using chewy pork thigh. Here’s a simple yet delicious fried rice recipe.
Key Ingredients
- 200g Pork Thigh (Pork Shoulder is also good)
- 1 stalk Green Onion
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/6 Carrot
- 1/4 Onion
- 1 bowl Cooked Rice (warm rice)
Pork Marinade
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (Rice Wine)
Fried Rice Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (Rice Wine)
- Pinch of Black Pepper + Pinch of Salt
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (Rice Wine)
Fried Rice Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (Rice Wine)
- Pinch of Black Pepper + Pinch of Salt
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the star of our fried rice: the pork. If you prefer a chewier texture, use pork thigh. For a more tender bite, pork shoulder is a great choice. I used Hi Pork’s pork thigh, which is lean and has a clean taste, making it excellent for fried rice.
Step 2
Marinating the pork will add depth of flavor when stir-fried. To help remove any gamey smell, add 1 tablespoon of mirin. Then, sprinkle in a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper. Gently mix to marinate.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the vegetables. Finely chop the green onion for making green onion oil. Dice the 1/4 onion and 1/6 carrot as finely as possible. Using too much onion can make the fried rice overly sweet, so use it in moderation.
Step 4
Dice the marinated pork into pieces slightly smaller than bite-sized. If you’re making this for children, you can chop it even finer. Smaller pieces will blend better with the rice for easier eating.
Step 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan and add the chopped green onions. Stir-fry until fragrant to create green onion oil. Green onions and pork are a fantastic combination! The green onion oil cuts through any richness from the pork and adds a subtle aroma, enhancing the fried rice’s flavor. Cook until the green onions are lightly browned and the aromatic oil is released.
Step 6
Once the green onion oil is ready, add all the marinated pork thigh to the pan. Stir-fry until the surface of the pork is cooked and no longer pink. Cooking the pork thoroughly on the outside helps to seal in the juices, ensuring a more flavorful result.
Step 7
When the pork is mostly cooked, add the finely diced carrots and onions. Stir-fry everything together with the pork. Cook until the vegetables are slightly softened and translucent. The vegetables will absorb the pork’s flavor, making the fried rice even more delicious.
Step 8
Once the vegetables and pork are fully cooked, add 1 bowl of warm cooked rice. Use your spatula to gently break up any clumps of rice and mix it well with the other ingredients.
Step 9
Now it’s time to season the fried rice! As a tip from Chef Baek Jong-won, push the rice to one side of the pan, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, and let it sizzle and caramelize slightly before mixing it in. This enhances the soy sauce’s flavor. Then, add 1 tablespoon of mirin, a pinch of black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything thoroughly to season. This amount should be sufficiently seasoned, but if you prefer it saltier, you can add a little more salt for a clean taste. Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a fragrant finish, and your delicious pork fried rice is ready!
