Spicy & Sweet Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Korean Green Peppers: A Rice-Stealer & Perfect Bar Snack!
Spicy & Sweet Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Korean Green Peppers: A Rice-Stealer & Perfect Bar Snack!
Perfectly Balanced Recipe for Stir-Fried Pork Belly with Korean Green Peppers
The ultimate dish for when you’re lacking appetite! This savory and sweet stir-fried pork belly with Korean green peppers is so good, it’ll make you finish a bowl of rice in no time. It’s also a fantastic accompaniment to a cold beer on a late night, making it the perfect side dish and drinking snack.
Main Ingredients- Pork belly, 2 servings (approx. 300-400g)
- Fresh Korean green peppers, 15 pieces
- Korean chili peppers (Cheongyang), 3 pieces, for a spicy kick
- Scallion, a small amount, for added aroma
Perfectly Balanced Sauce- Dark soy sauce, 4-5 Tbsp
- Sugar, 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic, 1.5 Tbsp
- Dark soy sauce, 4-5 Tbsp
- Sugar, 3 Tbsp
- Minced garlic, 1.5 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the Korean green peppers by removing their stems and cutting them in half lengthwise. If you prefer less heat, you can remove the seeds. Also, remove the stems from the Korean chili peppers and slice them thinly to add a spicy fragrance.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to cook the delicious pork belly! Heat your pan and stir-fry the pork belly until it’s golden brown and slightly crispy. Since it releases a lot of fat, you can dab it with paper towels periodically to achieve a crispier texture. (I personally use a rotating pan, but a regular frying pan works just as well for a delicious outcome!)
Step 3
Once the pork belly is partially cooked, it’s time to add the next ingredients.
Step 4
While the pork belly is cooking nicely, add the sliced scallions to the pan and stir-fry them to release their aroma. Once the scallions are fragrant, add the minced garlic (1.5 Tbsp) and sugar (3 Tbsp) to create the base for your sweet and savory sauce.
Step 5
Now, gently push the cooked pork belly and scallions to one side of the pan. Pour the dark soy sauce (4-5 Tbsp) into the empty space. Once the soy sauce starts to bubble slightly, stir-fry the pork belly in the soy sauce as if you’re deep-frying it. This technique will give the pork belly a beautiful glaze and a much richer flavor.
Step 6
The irresistible aroma of the soy sauce and pork belly mingling together will surely make your mouth water!
Step 7
Finally, add the prepared Korean green peppers and Korean chili peppers and stir-fry them quickly. Tip! Korean green peppers can become mushy if overcooked, so it’s crucial to turn off the heat as soon as they are slightly tender-crisp, retaining their fresh crunch. Stir-fry them briefly to preserve their vibrant flavor.
Step 8
Wow! Your incredibly appetizing stir-fried pork belly with Korean green peppers is now complete. Just looking at it is mouthwatering.
Step 9
It’s delicious served piled high on hot rice like a donburi, or it makes a fantastic snack to pair with a cold beer or soju. Try making this versatile dish tonight for a satisfying and enjoyable meal!
