Jeyuk Bokkeum (Korean Spicy Pork)
If you're a fan of Korean cuisine, you'll love this recipe for Jeyuk Bokkeum! Also known as spicy stir-fried pork, this dish is a popular Korean comfort food that's easy to make and bursting with flavor. Made with thinly sliced pork belly, vegetables, and a spicy sauce, Jeyuk Bokkeum is perfect for those who love bold and spicy flavors.
Whether you're looking for a quick and easy dinner or a dish to impress your friends and family, this recipe is sure to be a hit! So grab your apron and get ready to create a delicious and satisfying Korean meal that will transport your tastebuds straight to Seoul.
Ingredients
2 Tbsp gochujang
1 Tbsp soysauce
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp gochugaru
1 Tsp minced garlic
1 lb thinly sliced pork
1/2 an onion
Oil (for frying)
Scallions
Sesame seeds
Lettuce or perilla leaf (optional)
On a cutting board, slice the pork into bite-sized pieces
In a bowl, mix together the gochujang, soysauce, sugar, gochugaru, and minced garlic into a smooth paste (for the sauce!)
Using your hands (you can wear gloves), evenly coat the pork with the sauce mixture
Put the coated pork into an airtight container and let it rest overnight in the fridge
The next day —
Drizzle a pan with oil and stir fry the scallions on medium heat until they’re fragrant
Add the pork, onions, and more scallions, and stir fry for about 10 minutes on medium heat, or until the pork is fully cooked
Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy with a bowl of rice or wrap the meat in lettuce/perilla leaf, and enjoy!
