Savory Pork Belly Rice Bowl
How to Make a Simple & Savory Pork Belly Rice Bowl
A quick and satisfying one-bowl meal! This ‘Savory Pork Belly Rice Bowl’ features tender, thinly sliced pork belly glazed in a delightful sweet and savory sauce. Perfect for a busy day, it’s a guaranteed rice-lover’s dream!
Main Ingredients- Thinly sliced pork belly, about 1 bowlful (approx. 200-250g)
- 1/2 medium onion
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (or 2 if you prefer it spicier)
- A small amount of green onion (white parts mainly)
- 1 serving of warm cooked rice
Sweet & Savory Sauce- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic (1/2 tablespoon)
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar (1/2 tablespoon)
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 6 Tbsp water
- A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp mirin (rice wine)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic (1/2 tablespoon)
- 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar (1/2 tablespoon)
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 6 Tbsp water
- A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your vegetables. Thinly slice the onion into strips. Slice the green onion and Korean green chili pepper diagonally. Adding the green chili pepper will give a refreshing spiciness that cuts through the richness and enhances the flavor. If you prefer less heat, you can omit the chili or adjust the amount.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and spread it out as you cook. Since pork belly cooks very quickly, it’s best to stir-fry it over medium heat to prevent burning. We’ll be using the rendered pork fat to cook the other ingredients.
Step 3
Once the pork belly is partially cooked, add the sliced onion and diagonally sliced green chili pepper to the pan. Stir-fry them together. Next, pour in all the sauce ingredients: soy sauce, water, sugar, pepper, mirin, and minced garlic. You’ll smell a delicious aroma as the garlic and the sweet and savory sauce meld together.
Step 4
Stir everything together to ensure the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly. Continue to cook until the onions become translucent and the sauce has absorbed well into the pork belly and vegetables. This step deepens the flavor.
Step 5
Finally, add the diagonally sliced green onion and toasted sesame seeds for an extra nutty aroma. Stir-fry for just another moment, until the green onions are slightly wilted. Be careful not to overcook the green onions, as they can become mushy.
Step 6
When all the ingredients are well-coated with the sauce and have a glossy sheen, your delicious Pork Belly Rice Bowl is ready! See how simple it is to stir-fry everything together?
Step 7
Serve the warm rice in a bowl, then generously top it with the flavorful stir-fried pork belly mixture. Enjoy this hearty and satisfying meal that will tantalize your taste buds!
