Irresistible Pork Belly Kimchi Rice Cooker Rice
Make Delicious Pork Belly Kimchi Rice Cooker Rice Every Day! Super Simple Recipe with an Electric Rice Cooker!
Tired of the same old rice every day? Make your meal special today! With just an electric rice cooker, you can whip up this fantastic Pork Belly Kimchi Rice and enjoy a feast of diverse flavors!
Main Ingredients- 3 servings of rice (or leftover rice)
- 300g well-fermented kimchi
- 400g thinly sliced pork belly
Seasonings & Sauces- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking wine)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- A pinch of Oligodang (corn syrup), to taste
- A pinch of Oyster Sauce, to taste
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking wine)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- A pinch of Oligodang (corn syrup), to taste
- A pinch of Oyster Sauce, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare about 3 servings of rice. Rinse the rice gently under running water a couple of times until clean. Then, soak it in plenty of water for 20-30 minutes. Soaking the rice will make the final cooked rice extra soft and delicious.
Step 2
Use well-fermented, slightly sour kimchi for the best flavor. Finely chop about 300g of kimchi. If your kimchi is very watery or has too much seasoning paste, it might make the rice too salty. It’s best to drain the kimchi slightly before chopping.
Step 3
Heat a deep pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 400g of thinly sliced pork belly and stir-fry until it’s rendered most of its fat and becomes nicely browned. This step is crucial for developing the rich pork flavor.
Step 4
Once the pork belly is mostly cooked, add 1 tablespoon of sugar. Stir-fry for about 1 minute more, allowing the sugar to caramelize slightly and coat the pork. This adds a subtle sweetness and enhances the savory notes.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to add the seasonings. Add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 minutes until the aromatics are fragrant and everything is well combined with the pork.
Step 6
Add the chopped kimchi to the pan with the seasoned pork. Continue to stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes, ensuring the kimchi is thoroughly mixed with the pork and sauce. This allows the tangy flavor of the kimchi to meld beautifully.
Step 7
Taste the mixture. If you prefer a sweeter taste, add a little oligodang. For an extra boost of umami, you can add a touch of oyster sauce. Adjust the seasonings to your liking, but be careful not to make it too salty.
Step 8
Place the soaked rice into your rice cooker inner pot. Important Tip: Use about 20% less water than you normally would for cooking rice. Since the cooked pork and kimchi mixture will release moisture, using less water prevents the rice from becoming soggy. Aim for about 80% of your usual water level.
Step 9
Now, spread the delicious cooked pork and kimchi mixture evenly over the rice in the rice cooker. Close the lid and press the ‘Cook’ or ‘Start’ button as you normally would. Your flavorful Pork Belly Kimchi Rice Cooker Rice is ready! Once cooked, give it a good mix and enjoy this hearty, delicious meal!
