Spicy Korean Pork Don
A quick, no-marinade-needed spicy pork recipe inspired by Jeyuk Bokkeum. Serve it atop a bed of steaming white rice for a simple and filling weeknight meal.
1 Tbsp gochujang
1 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp
Ingredients:
1 tsp
1 Tbsp sake
3/4 lb sliced pork belly (6mm)
1 clove, grated
1 tsp
scallion
sesame seeds
Instructions:
Start by combining 3 Tbsp water, gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sugar, sake, garlic, sesame seeds and sesame oil in a bowl and set aside.
1.
Next prep your scallions. Shred the green parts of 2-3 scallions and drop into a bowl of iced water, then set aside.
2.
Now cut your pork belly into 1” pieces or the size of your choice.
3.
Add the pork belly into a pan over medium heat, and cook until the fat renders and both sides are golden and slightly crisp.
4.
Now pour in your sauce and mix. Let the sauce come to a boil until it thickens and reduces by about half, then cut the heat.
5.
Plate the pork belly over a bed of hot rice and garnish with the shredded scallion, more sesame seeds, and enjoy!
6.
Note: The pork belly we used was a slightly thicker, 6mm cut. You can also buy a block of pork belly and slice it yourself.
