Quick and Easy Pork Belly Rice Bowl (Daepae Samgyeopsal Deopbap)
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What to do when your husband announces he’s coming home for lunch and all you have is thinly sliced pork belly in the fridge? Don’t worry! This ‘Daepae Samgyeopsal Deopbap’ recipe uses ingredients you likely already have to create a delicious meal in no time. It’s a perfect ‘fridge-raid’ dish for a quick and satisfying meal.
Key Ingredients- Thinly sliced pork belly (Daepae Samgyeopsal) – about 200g
- 1 stalk of green onion
- 5 cloves of garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your aromatics. Cut the green onion into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm long. For the garlic, you can use whole cloves or smash them lightly with the side of your knife, or even slice them thinly. Having these prepped makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly. Since it’s very thin, it cooks quickly, so it’s important to achieve a nice golden-brown crispness without burning. Flip the pieces occasionally as they cook.
Step 3
Once the pork belly is partially cooked, add the prepared green onions and garlic to the pan. Stir-fry them together with the pork. The heat will release the fragrant oils from the green onions and garlic, adding depth of flavor to the dish.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the sauce. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the pan and stir-fry it with the pork and vegetables. The sugar will melt and coat the ingredients, creating a lovely glaze.
Step 5
To eliminate any porky odors and enhance the savory notes, add 1 tablespoon of cooking wine (like mirin). This not only adds flavor but also helps tenderize the meat.
Step 6
Finally, pour in 3 tablespoons of soy sauce and stir everything together until well combined and cooked through. The amount of soy sauce can be adjusted to your preference, but this quantity should provide a perfect savory balance for rice. It’s incredibly simple, isn’t it?
Step 7
For an extra layer of smoky flavor, you can briefly torch the cooked pork belly with a kitchen torch. This mimics the ‘wok hei’ or ‘breath of the wok’ you find in restaurant dishes. (Optional step)
Step 8
Serve the delicious, saucy pork belly mixture generously over a bowl of hot steamed rice. This ‘Daepae Samgyeopsal Deopbap’ is a lifesaver when you only have pork belly on hand. It’s a quick, nutritious, and satisfying meal perfect for a husband returning from a late night at work or a hearty snack before kids head to after-school activities. Save this recipe for those busy days!
