Spicy Stir-Fried Pork (Dwaeji Jumulleok) Recipe
Spicy Stir-Fried Pork (Dwaeji Jumulleok) Recipe
Irresistibly Spicy Stir-Fried Pork
Let’s make a delightful spicy stir-fried pork that offers a pleasant kick of heat! This dish combines tender pork with a vibrant, flavorful sauce, perfect as a side dish for rice or a delicious accompaniment to drinks.
Main Ingredients- Pork shoulder or belly 400g (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Green onions 1/2 cup (chopped)
- Onion 1/2 (sliced)
- Carrot a little (thinly sliced or half-moon shaped)
- Chives 1/2 bunch (cut into 3-4cm lengths)
Spicy Marinade- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Maesilcheong (plum syrup) or Oligodang (corn syrup) 1 Tbsp (for sweetness and shine)
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper a pinch
- Mirin or cooking sake 1 Tbsp (to remove gamey smell)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2 Tbsp
- Maesilcheong (plum syrup) or Oligodang (corn syrup) 1 Tbsp (for sweetness and shine)
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Black pepper a pinch
- Mirin or cooking sake 1 Tbsp (to remove gamey smell)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large bowl, combine the prepared pork with all the marinade ingredients. Gently mix by hand, ensuring the sauce coats the pork evenly. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat a pan over medium-low heat and add 1 Tbsp of perilla oil. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, creating a flavorful green onion oil. This infuses the oil with the sweetness of the onions.
Step 3
Once the green onion oil is fragrant, add the sliced onion and carrot. Turn the heat up to high and stir-fry quickly for 1-2 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender. Cooking on high heat helps maintain their crisp texture.
Step 4
Add the marinated pork to the pan. Continue stir-frying over high heat, breaking up the meat with chopsticks or a spatula to prevent sticking. As the pork cooks and its surface sears, the delicious sauce will begin to thicken.
Step 5
When the pork is almost cooked through and the sauce has reduced to a glaze, add the cut chives. Stir gently just to combine and cook for about 30 seconds on high heat. Overcooking the chives will make them wilt and lose their crispness, so a quick stir is best.
