Hearty Home Side Dish! Golden Recipe for Pork Yak-Gochujang
Hearty Home Side Dish! Golden Recipe for Pork Yak-Gochujang
Making Versatile Pork Yak-Gochujang
Delicious when mixed with hot rice, and also great as a filling for kimbap! It’s so versatile that you can use it in various dishes once made. This recipe introduces the all-purpose pork yak-gochujang, which adds savory flavor and richness. Try making this flavorful yak-gochujang right now!
Essential Ingredients- 250g minced pork
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin)
- 2 Tbsp plum extract
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp cooking wine (like mirin)
- 2 Tbsp plum extract
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 250g of fresh minced pork. Gently patting dry any excess blood with paper towels can help reduce any gamey odor.
Step 2
Preheat a large skillet (like a Wok) over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Add the minced pork and break it up with a spatula so it doesn’t clump together. Stir-fry until all the moisture has evaporated and the pork is golden brown and crispy. Thoroughly cooking the pork like this removes any unwanted odors and brings out its nutty flavor.
Step 3
Once the pork is sufficiently stir-fried, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, and 2 tablespoons of plum extract. At this point, you can adjust the amount of sugar according to your sweetness preference.
Step 4
Stir everything together with a spatula to combine the seasonings well, and continue to cook over low heat. Be careful not to burn the sauce. Cook until the ingredients are well blended and glossy. This step develops the deep flavor of the yak-gochujang.
Step 5
Finally, sprinkle in some sesame seeds for added nuttiness and give it a final quick stir to complete your delicious pork yak-gochujang! Once cooled, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator to enjoy its flavor for a long time.
