Special Black Bean Sauce Pork Belly with Instant Scallion Salad
Special Black Bean Sauce Pork Belly with Instant Scallion Salad
Pork Dish / Black Bean Sauce Pork Belly & Instant Scallion Salad
It might look burnt because of its dark color, but it’s actually a perfectly grilled, delicious pork belly! If you’re tired of the same old pork belly seasoning, try this unique black bean sauce for a change. We’ll introduce you to the savory black bean sauce pork belly and a refreshing scallion salad, quickly tossed to perfection to stimulate your appetite. This is an exotic and special dish that will make any day feel extraordinary.
Main Ingredients- Pork belly 400g
- Scallions 1 bunch
Black Bean Sauce Marinade (for Pork)- Black bean paste 1.5 Tbsp
- Brown sugar 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin/Soju) 2 Tbsp
- Onion juice 3/4 cup (approx. 180ml)
- Ginger wine 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract (Maesilcheong) 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper a pinch
Instant Scallion Salad Dressing- Anchovy sauce (Myeolchi Aekjeot) 1.5 Tbsp
- Red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract (Maesilcheong) 1 Tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Onion juice 3 Tbsp
- Dried anchovy powder 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil a little
- Sesame seeds a little
- Black bean paste 1.5 Tbsp
- Brown sugar 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin/Soju) 2 Tbsp
- Onion juice 3/4 cup (approx. 180ml)
- Ginger wine 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract (Maesilcheong) 1 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper a pinch
Instant Scallion Salad Dressing- Anchovy sauce (Myeolchi Aekjeot) 1.5 Tbsp
- Red pepper flakes 2 Tbsp
- Plum extract (Maesilcheong) 1 Tbsp
- Salt 1 tsp
- Onion juice 3 Tbsp
- Dried anchovy powder 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil a little
- Sesame seeds a little
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients needed for the recipe. Have your fresh pork belly and scallions ready, and measuring out the marinade ingredients will make cooking much smoother.
Step 2
Prepare half an onion and chop it roughly. Place the chopped onion and 1/2 cup (approx. 120ml) of water into a blender and blend until smooth to make fresh onion juice. This onion juice will add tenderness and flavor to the pork belly marinade.
Step 3
Place the pork belly in a bowl. Add 1.5 tablespoons of black bean paste from the pork marinade ingredients. The black bean paste is the key ingredient that will provide a deep, savory flavor to the pork belly.
Step 4
To the bowl with the pork belly, add the remaining pork marinade ingredients: 0.5 Tbsp brown sugar, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 Tbsp cooking wine, 3/4 cup of the prepared onion juice, 2 Tbsp ginger wine, 1 Tbsp plum extract, 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide, and a pinch of black pepper.
Step 5
Gently massage the marinade into the pork belly with your hands, ensuring it is evenly coated. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the meat to tenderize. This step will make the pork much more tender and imbue it with a deep flavor.
Step 6
Heat a pan and place the marinated pork belly on it. Grill slowly over medium heat. Once the surface starts to turn golden brown, reduce the heat slightly and continue cooking until the pork is thoroughly cooked through. Be careful not to cook over high heat, as this can burn the outside while leaving the inside undercooked. Once grilled to perfection without burning, your unique black bean sauce pork belly is ready.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the perfect side dish: the instant scallion salad. Wash the fresh scallions thoroughly, trim the root ends slightly, and cut them into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 cm). Prepare them for the salad.
Step 8
Place the cut scallions in a large bowl. Add 1.5 tablespoons of anchovy sauce first. The anchovy sauce will help wilt the scallions slightly and add a savory umami flavor.
Step 9
Gently toss the scallions with the sauce and let them sit for about 5 minutes, just enough for the scallions to soften slightly. Avoid letting them sit for too long, as this can diminish their crisp texture.
Step 10
Once the scallions have slightly wilted, add all the remaining dressing ingredients for the scallion salad (2 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 1 Tbsp plum extract, 1 tsp salt, 3 Tbsp onion juice, 0.5 Tbsp dried anchovy powder, a little sesame oil, and a little sesame seeds) and mix them all together.
Step 11
Gently toss the ingredients with your hands to ensure the dressing is evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix, as this can release a raw, grassy flavor from the scallions; a light touch is key. Once all the seasonings are well combined, your fresh and delicious instant scallion salad is complete. Enjoy it with your freshly grilled pork belly!
