Pork Belly and Bean Sprout Rice Bowl
A Delicious Way to Use Bean Sprouts: The Ultimate Pork Belly and Bean Sprout Rice Bowl Recipe
Got some leftover bean sprouts? Don’t let them go to waste! This recipe transforms them into an incredibly delicious rice bowl, featuring tender pork belly. It’s so good, I just had to share it. Perfect for a quick, satisfying, and flavorful meal.
Main Ingredients- 1/3 bag Bean Sprouts (approx. 100g)
- 5-6 strips Pork Belly (thinly sliced, approx. 150g)
- 1/2 stalk Green Onion (white part preferred, approx. 50g)
- 1 Egg
Seasoning & Aromatics- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking sake)
- 1/2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (Korean corn syrup) or Allulose
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- Pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Mirin (or cooking sake)
- 1/2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (Korean corn syrup) or Allulose
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- Pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the bean sprouts under running water. If the bean sprouts are very long, you can cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 5cm or 2 inches) for easier handling while cooking and eating.
Step 2
If your pork belly is frozen, make sure to thaw it completely. Once thawed, cut the thinly sliced pork belly into roughly 2cm (about 1 inch) pieces. Cutting it this way ensures the seasoning coats the meat evenly and makes it easier to eat.
Step 3
Slice the green onion thinly, using both the white and green parts. If you’re using scallions, focus on the white parts. The onion’s aroma will add a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.
Step 4
Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the sliced green onions and sauté until fragrant, creating an aromatic ‘green onion oil’. Once the oil is infused, add the pork belly pieces. Sprinkle with a little salt and pepper, then stir-fry until nicely browned. Be mindful of the heat to prevent the pork belly from burning.
Step 5
Once the pork belly is partially cooked, add the washed bean sprouts to the pan and stir-fry together. As the bean sprouts begin to wilt, add all the seasoning ingredients: 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp mirin, 1 Tbsp oligodang (or allulose), 1/2 Tbsp oyster sauce, and 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic. Stir-fry quickly to combine everything well.
Step 6
Create a small space in the center of the pan and carefully crack the egg into it. Gently cover the pan with a lid and cook over low heat until the egg is cooked to your desired doneness, ideally with a soft, runny yolk. This will add a wonderfully creamy element when you break it over the rice.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil for a nutty aroma and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Serve a bowl of hot cooked rice, and generously top it with the flavorful pork belly and bean sprout mixture. Garnish with the sliced green onions (or scallions) for a fresh, slightly pungent finish. Enjoy your delicious homemade rice bowl!
