Spicy Pork and Bean Sprout Stir-fry
Spicy Pork and Bean Sprout Stir-fry
Spicy Pork and Bean Sprout Stir-fry Recipe with a Kick from Cheongyang Chili Powder
Revisiting a beloved pork dish from 10 years ago, I’ve recreated this delicious stir-fry with the addition of crisp bean sprouts and a spicy twist. The secret to its fiery flavor? Cheongyang chili powder! Prepare for a wonderfully appetizing meal.
Main Ingredients- Pork 500g (sliced for bulgogi or japchae is recommended)
- Bean Sprouts 250g (washed thoroughly under running water)
- Green Onions 1 handful (approx. 100g, cut into large pieces)
Spicy Sauce- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 1 Tbsp (use Cheongyang chili powder for extra spiciness)
- Cheongyang Chili Pepper 1 (seeds removed and finely minced)
- Minced Garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp (for shine and sweetness)
- Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
Pork Marinade- Soy Sauce (jin ganjang) 1 Tbsp
- Cooking Wine (mirin, etc.) 1 Tbsp
- Black Pepper a pinch
- Salt 0.5 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 1 Tbsp (use Cheongyang chili powder for extra spiciness)
- Cheongyang Chili Pepper 1 (seeds removed and finely minced)
- Minced Garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 1 Tbsp (for shine and sweetness)
- Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
Pork Marinade- Soy Sauce (jin ganjang) 1 Tbsp
- Cooking Wine (mirin, etc.) 1 Tbsp
- Black Pepper a pinch
- Salt 0.5 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, marinate the 500g of pork by mixing it with 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp cooking wine, a pinch of black pepper, and 0.5 Tbsp salt. Let it sit for 10 minutes. This step tenderizes the pork and enhances its flavor.
Step 2
In a separate bowl, combine all the ingredients for the spicy sauce: 2 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 minced Cheongyang chili pepper, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, and 1 Tbsp sugar. Mix well until the sugar is dissolved. Making the sauce in advance allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 3
Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add a little cooking oil. Add the large pieces of green onion and stir-fry until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. This will create a flavorful green onion oil, preparing the pan for the pork.
Step 4
Once the green onion oil is fragrant, add the marinated pork to the pan over high heat. Break up any clumps with chopsticks or a spatula as you stir-fry. Cook until the surface of the pork turns white.
Step 5
When the pork is about halfway cooked, add half of the prepared spicy sauce (approx. 1/2) and stir-fry together with the pork for 1-2 minutes, ensuring the sauce coats the meat evenly.
Step 6
When the pork is almost fully cooked, add the washed and drained 250g of bean sprouts and the remaining half of the sauce. Stir-fry vigorously over high heat. Cooking quickly over high heat is key to keeping the bean sprouts crisp and fresh. Continue to stir-fry until the bean sprouts are tender-crisp and the sauce is well combined. Remove from heat and serve.
