Tender Pork Belly Bulgogi: Easy Late-Night Snack Recipe
Spicy and Sweet! Make Delicious Pork Belly Bulgogi Easily at Home – A Crowd-Pleaser!
Using thinly sliced pork belly (daepae samgyeopsal) allows you to create a delightfully tender and flavorful bulgogi. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, including a simple and satisfying late-night snack. Follow along to make it effortlessly!
Main Ingredients- 400g thinly sliced pork belly (daepae samgyeopsal)
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 stalk green onion, sliced diagonally
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- Sesame oil, to taste
- Sesame seeds, to taste
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp rice wine (mirin or cheongju)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (oligosaccharide)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp rice wine (mirin or cheongju)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (oligosaccharide)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your vegetables. Thinly slice the onion and cut the green onion diagonally. Having your vegetables prepped will help you move smoothly through the cooking process.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the star of our dish: the bulgogi sauce! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochujang, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp rice wine, 1 Tbsp corn syrup, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon until well combined. Ensuring the sauce is smooth is key.
Step 3
Heat a wide pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and spread it out. Daepae samgyeopsal cooks very quickly, so stir frequently to prevent burning. Once the pork releases some of its delicious fat, add the sliced green onions and stir-fry them together to enhance the flavor.
Step 4
When the pork is partially cooked, add 1 Tbsp of sugar and stir-fry over high heat. The sugar will coat the meat, adding a wonderful savory sweetness, and cooking over high heat can even impart a smoky ‘wok hei’ flavor.
Step 5
Next, add the sliced onions and stir-fry them briefly until they just begin to soften. Be careful not to overcook the onions, as they can release too much water. Then, pour in all the prepared sauce and reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir gently to ensure the sauce coats the pork and vegetables evenly as it simmers and thickens.
Step 6
Once the sauce has thickened and beautifully coated the ingredients, turn off the heat. Finally, drizzle a little sesame oil around the edges of the pan and sprinkle with sesame seeds for an extra layer of aroma and nutty flavor.
Step 7
And there you have it! Your delicious and tender Pork Belly Bulgogi is ready. Serve it over a bowl of hot rice or enjoy it wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves. It’s truly irresistible!
