Crispy and Spicy Harmony: Nurungji Jeyuk Deopbap (Scorched Rice with Spicy Pork)
Elevate Your Appetite with Nurungji Jeyuk Deopbap for a Special Meal!
Experience the perfect fusion of crispy scorched rice (nurungji) and spicy, sweet stir-fried pork (jeyuk bokkeum)! This recipe promises a delightful meal that will have you finishing your rice bowl in no time. Prepare it with love for your special someone who enjoys nurungji.
Main Ingredients- Nurungji (scorched rice) for 1 serving (prepare to your liking)
- Pork shoulder (apri-sal) 200g (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Carrot for 1 serving (julienned)
- Cabbage for 1 serving (julienned)
- Sesame seeds, a pinch (for garnish)
Spicy and Sweet Jeyuk Marinade- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1.5 Tbsp
- Sugar or Corn Syrup 1.5 Tbsp
- Soy sauce (jin-ganjang or yangjo-ganjang) 1.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Strawberry jam 0.5 Tbsp (for a hidden sweetness and depth!)
- Mirin (rice wine) 2 Tbsp (to tenderize pork and remove gamey smell)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 1.5 Tbsp
- Sugar or Corn Syrup 1.5 Tbsp
- Soy sauce (jin-ganjang or yangjo-ganjang) 1.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Strawberry jam 0.5 Tbsp (for a hidden sweetness and depth!)
- Mirin (rice wine) 2 Tbsp (to tenderize pork and remove gamey smell)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Place the nurungji in a ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) and bring to a boil over high heat. Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer gently. It’s good to check occasionally to prevent sticking.
Step 2
While the nurungji is cooking, prepare the delicious jeyuk bokkeum. Cut the pork shoulder into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm) and place them in a bowl. Add 2 Tbsp of mirin and mix well with your hands. This step is crucial for removing any gamey odor from the pork, resulting in a more tender and flavorful stir-fry.
Step 3
Add the julienned carrots and cabbage to the marinated pork. Feel free to add sliced onion as well for extra sweetness and flavor.
Step 4
Mix all the ingredients listed under ‘Spicy and Sweet Jeyuk Marinade’ to create the sauce. Pour the prepared sauce over the pork and vegetables, then mix thoroughly with your hands, ensuring the sauce evenly coats everything. A slightly saltier taste when tasted alone is ideal, as it will balance perfectly with the nurungji. This is a key tip for deliciousness!
Step 5
Heat about 3 Tbsp of cooking oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated jeyuk bokkeum to the hot pan and begin to stir-fry.
Step 6
Stir-frying quickly over high heat is the secret to perfect jeyuk bokkeum! This cooking method prevents the meat from becoming tough and maintains a delightful texture. Don’t worry about the sauce burning, as the oil helps prevent sticking.
Step 7
While the jeyuk bokkeum is cooking to perfection, check on your nurungji. Cooked over low heat, it should be almost dry and delightfully crispy. Ensure it has that satisfying crunch!
Step 8
Now, for the grand finale! Ladle the warm nurungji porridge into a bowl. Generously top it with the flavorful, stir-fried jeyuk bokkeum. Finish with a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds for a visually appealing and delicious dish.
Step 9
For an even more enhanced flavor experience, try adding shredded seaweed (gim) on top! The umami from the seaweed will take your Nurungji Jeyuk Deopbap to the next level. Guaranteed deliciousness!
