Spicy & Sweet Gochujang Pork Belly Stir-fry
Flavorful Gochujang Pork Belly Stir-fry: The Ultimate Recipe
Pork belly is always a delicious treat! While grilled pork belly is wonderful, sometimes a quicker, more flavorful dish is in order. This Gochujang Pork Belly Stir-fry, packed with the vibrant taste of gochujang, is exactly what you need. Let’s make it!
Main Ingredients
- Pork Belly (sliced for stir-fry) 2 ‘geun’ (approx. 600g)
- 1 Onion
- 1 Green Onion (Scallion)
- 1 bunch Buchu (Garlic Chives)
- 5 Shiitake Mushrooms
Spicy & Sweet Sauce
- 4 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup or other liquid sweetener)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 4 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 4 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup or other liquid sweetener)
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 4 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your vegetables. Peel the onion and slice it into thick strips. Thinly slice the green onion. Wash the buchu (garlic chives) and cut them into approximately 5cm lengths. Remove the stems from the shiitake mushrooms and slice them thinly.
Step 2
Let’s make the delicious gochujang sauce! In a bowl, combine 4 Tbsp gochujang, 4 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp oligodang, 1 tsp black pepper, 2 Tbsp mirin, 4 Tbsp soy sauce, and 2 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
Step 3
Place the prepared pork belly and all the chopped vegetables into the bowl with the sauce. Gently mix and massage the ingredients with your hands, ensuring the sauce coats every piece of pork and vegetable. Finally, add 2 Tbsp sesame seeds and mix lightly to finish.
Step 4
Heat a wok or a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the marinated pork belly and vegetables. Stir-fry gently, allowing the ingredients to meld and cook through.
Step 5
A crucial tip: Cooking over high heat can burn the gochujang sauce. It’s best to maintain a medium-low heat and stir occasionally to prevent burning. Continue to cook until the pork is thoroughly cooked and the sauce has nicely coated everything. Enjoy your delicious Gochujang Pork Belly Stir-fry!
