Quick & Easy Pork Bulgogi with Thinly Sliced Pork Belly
Quick & Easy Pork Bulgogi with Thinly Sliced Pork Belly
Delicious Pork Bulgogi Using Thinly Sliced Pork Belly
Transform your thinly sliced pork belly into a mouthwatering dish in minutes! This Pork Bulgogi recipe features thinly sliced pork belly, which absorbs marinades beautifully without needing a long marination time. It boasts a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and a hint of spiciness, making it a crowd-pleaser. Enjoy it as a rice bowl topper or wrapped in fresh lettuce for a delightful meal. This recipe is easily scalable; you can halve the meat and marinade if you’re cooking for fewer people. Let’s get started on this simple and quick Pork Bulgogi!
Main Ingredients- 1kg thinly sliced pork belly
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your vegetables. Peel the onion and slice it into 1cm-thick strips. Cut the green onion into large pieces, focusing on the white parts. Thinly slice the garlic cloves. This cutting method ensures the vegetables cook evenly without burning and retain a pleasant texture.
Step 2
The key to delicious Pork Bulgogi is the marinade! In a bowl, combine 80g soy sauce, 100g mirin, and 100g water. Add 2 Tbsp sugar and 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru. Finally, add a pinch of black pepper and mix well to create the marinade. The ratio of soy sauce, mirin, and water is a golden ratio, making it easy to estimate even without a measuring cup.
Step 3
Heat a wide pan over medium-high heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and stir-fry until it’s lightly browned. Since the pork belly is very thin, it cooks quickly, so be careful not to burn it.
Step 4
Once the meat is partially cooked and starts to release some fat, add the sliced onion, green onion, and garlic. Stir-fry together for about 1-2 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 5
When the vegetables are slightly cooked, pour in all the prepared marinade. Stir everything together to ensure the sauce coats the meat and vegetables evenly. Reduce the heat to medium to prevent the sauce from burning.
Step 6
Continue to stir-fry until the sauce has reduced and coats the ingredients with a glossy sheen. Your delicious Pork Bulgogi is ready! Serve it over a bowl of steamed rice or enjoy it wrapped in your favorite fresh greens like lettuce, perilla leaves, or pickled radish wraps. It’s absolutely delicious with a bowl of warm rice!
