Quick & Easy Pork Belly Rice Bowl
Quick & Easy Pork Belly Rice Bowl
Samgyeopsal Deopbap: Your 15-Minute Weeknight Wonder!
Busy working moms, rejoice! Here’s a super speedy and delicious Pork Belly Rice Bowl (Samgyeopsal Deopbap) recipe that’s perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner. It’s a magical dish that balances flavor, nutrition, and speed.
Main Ingredients- Pork belly 200g, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 stalk of green onion, cut diagonally into thick slices, focusing on the white parts. (Key for aromatic scallion oil!)
- 1/2 onion, thinly sliced.
- 1 egg, prepared as a sunny-side-up fried egg.
- A little sesame oil, for the final touch of fragrance.
- A sprinkle of sesame seeds, for a nutty garnish.
- A little cooking oil, for sautéing the ingredients.
- 2 servings of warm cooked rice, the foundation of a hearty meal!
Special Sauce- 3 Tbsp soy sauce, the base for that savory flavor.
- 1 Tbsp sugar, adds umami and creates a perfect sweet and salty balance.
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic, a magical ingredient to boost the aroma.
- 1/2 Tbsp minced ginger (or a pinch of ginger powder), eliminates any pork odor and adds an exotic aroma. It’s optional, but highly recommended for better flavor!
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce, the base for that savory flavor.
- 1 Tbsp sugar, adds umami and creates a perfect sweet and salty balance.
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic, a magical ingredient to boost the aroma.
- 1/2 Tbsp minced ginger (or a pinch of ginger powder), eliminates any pork odor and adds an exotic aroma. It’s optional, but highly recommended for better flavor!
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a wide pan, heat a little cooking oil over medium-low heat. Add the thickly sliced green onions and sauté slowly until fragrant and lightly golden. This process creates a rich scallion oil, significantly deepening the flavor of the rice bowl.
Step 2
Once the scallion aroma is released, add the pork belly and stir-fry over high heat until browned. The pork belly will render its delicious fat as it cooks. Add the sliced onions at this stage and sauté until they are slightly softened.
Step 3
When the pork belly is almost cooked through, pour the pre-mixed special sauce (soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, minced ginger) into the pan. Stir-fry quickly over high heat, ensuring the sauce doesn’t burn, so the pork belly and onions are evenly coated. Cook until a glossy sheen forms, then turn off the heat.
Step 4
Serve the warm rice in a bowl. Generously top with the stir-fried pork belly and onions. Place a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg in the center for a visually appealing and delicious finish! Drizzle with a little sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 5
Now it’s time to mix and enjoy your delicious Pork Belly Rice Bowl! Give it a good mix with your chopsticks and savor every bite. It’s the perfect dish to soothe your tired body and soul after a long day. Yum yum!
