Flavor Explosion! Pork Belly, Gizzard, and Tteokbokki Stir-fry
Flavor Explosion! Pork Belly, Gizzard, and Tteokbokki Stir-fry
Chewy gizzards, savory pork belly, and chewy tteokbokki rice cakes – a fantastic combination! A spicy and sweet stir-fry.
Today, let’s bring the street food stall vibe right into your kitchen! Introducing our ‘Pork Belly, Gizzard, and Tteokbokki Stir-fry’ – a delightful dish packed with everyone’s favorite ingredients, stir-fried to a perfect spicy and sweet finish. The savory richness of the thinly sliced pork belly, the satisfying chewiness of the gizzards, and the delightful texture of the tteokbokki rice cakes all come together for a dish that’s perfect as a side for rice or as a delightful appetizer with drinks. Make a special meal or elevate an ordinary day!
Main Ingredients- Pork belly slices (thinly sliced) 5 strips (approx. 300g)
- Chicken gizzards 2 handfuls (approx. 200g)
- Tteokbokki rice cakes 1 handful (approx. 150g)
- ½ Onion
- 5 Cheongyang chili peppers
- 5 Cloves of garlic
- 10cm Green onion
- ½ Tbsp Sesame seeds
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- ½ Tbsp Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- ½ Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- ½ Tbsp Black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- ½ Tbsp Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- ½ Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- ½ Tbsp Black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, clean the chicken gizzards thoroughly. Boil them in water for about 10 minutes until tender. Once cooked, finely chop them into bite-sized pieces (about 1-2cm).
Step 2
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and cook until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Lightly drain the excess oil with paper towels.
Step 3
Prepare the remaining ingredients. Finely chop the Cheongyang chili peppers. Dice the onion into 1cm cubes. Thinly slice the garlic cloves. Cut the green onion into 2-3cm sections.
Step 4
For the tteokbokki rice cakes, cut them into 2-3cm pieces to prevent sticking during cooking. (If the rice cakes are hard, soaking them in cold water briefly will make them softer.)
Step 5
In the same pan used for the pork belly, add the chopped green onion and stir-fry until fragrant, creating a delicious green onion oil.
Step 6
Once the green onion fragrance is released, add the prepared chicken gizzards and stir-fry together. Add ½ tablespoon of black pepper to help eliminate any gamey odor from the gizzards.
Step 7
This step is a repetition of the previous one: adding the chicken gizzards and stir-frying with ½ tablespoon of black pepper.
Step 8
When the gizzards are slightly cooked, add the chopped Cheongyang chilies and diced onion. Stir-fry quickly to keep the vegetables crisp and fresh.
Step 9
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the ingredients in the pan and stir-fry to ensure it’s evenly distributed, adding a touch of sweetness.
Step 10
Incorporate ½ tablespoon of oyster sauce for an umami boost, stirring well to blend it with all the ingredients.
Step 11
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to deepen the flavor profile. The saltiness of the soy sauce will enhance the overall taste of the dish.
Step 12
Add 1.5 tablespoons of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) for a spicy kick and stir-fry until the color is vibrant. Feel free to adjust the amount of chili flakes to your preference.
Step 13
Once all the seasonings are combined with the ingredients, add the prepared tteokbokki rice cakes. Continue to stir-fry until the rice cakes are tender and chewy. Be careful to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
Step 14
Finally, add ½ tablespoon of oligosaccharide for a glossy finish and a hint of sweetness. Increase the heat to high and stir-fry rapidly to coat everything evenly with the sauce. Just before turning off the heat, sprinkle with sesame seeds for a nutty aroma.
Step 15
A delicious combination of savory pork belly, chewy gizzards, and tender tteokbokki rice cakes! Your ‘Pork Belly, Gizzard, and Tteokbokki Stir-fry’ is complete! Enjoy its mouthwatering appearance and incredibly satisfying flavors!
