Stir-fried Pork Belly with Special Ssamjang Sauce
Stir-fried Pork Belly with Special Ssamjang Sauce
Flavor Bomb! Easy Ssamjang Pork Belly Stir-fry with Sso-So-Sso’s Special Sauce
This is a delicious stir-fried pork belly dish made with Sso-So-Sso’s unique ssamjang sauce. It’s simple yet packed with savory flavor, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal!
Main Ingredients- 300g thinly sliced pork belly
- 6 perilla leaves (optional, adds a wonderful aroma!)
Sso-So-Sso’s Special Ssamjang Sauce- 1 Tbsp ssamjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (essential for flavor!)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1-2 chilies (e.g., Cheongyang peppers), finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 3 Tbsp water
- Pinch of black pepper (optional, helps remove pork odor)
- 1 Tbsp ssamjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (essential for flavor!)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1-2 chilies (e.g., Cheongyang peppers), finely chopped (adjust to your spice preference)
- 3 Tbsp water
- Pinch of black pepper (optional, helps remove pork odor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the delicious ssamjang sauce. In a bowl, combine the ssamjang, doenjang, oligosaccharide (or corn syrup), minced garlic, gochugaru, chopped chilies, and black pepper. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Ensuring the sauce is evenly mixed is key for great flavor!
Step 2
Now, let’s start stir-frying! Heat a pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced pork belly and pour the special ssamjang sauce over it. Stir-fry the ingredients together, allowing them to meld.
Step 3
To keep the stir-fry moist and help the sauce adhere better to the pork, add 3 tablespoons of water as it cooks. This ensures a richer flavor and prevents sticking.
Step 4
Once the pork is partially cooked, add the prepared perilla leaves. It’s best to julienne them for even distribution! The fragrant aroma of the perilla leaves will beautifully complement the pork, creating a delightful flavor profile. (Feel free to omit if you’re not a fan of perilla leaves.)
Step 5
Continue to stir-fry all the ingredients until the pork belly is fully cooked through. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pan. You’ll soon smell the delicious aroma of the cooking pork!
Step 6
When the pork belly is golden brown and the sauce has coated everything beautifully, your Ssamjang Pork Belly Stir-fry is ready! Enjoy this flavorful dish with a warm bowl of rice. Wrapping it in lettuce (ssam) makes it even better!
