Kimchi Pork Stir-fry: The Perfect Combination of Spicy Kimchi and Savory Pork
A Foolproof Recipe for Kimchi Pork Stir-fry: The Ultimate Blend of Aged Kimchi and Pork
Indecisive about what to make for dinner? Why not try Kimchi Pork Stir-fry, a classic and unbeatable combination of kimchi and pork? It’s a guaranteed hit!
Main Ingredients- 400g Pork (recommend thinly sliced for bulgogi or similar cut)
- 1/3 head of aged/sour kimchi (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 Onion (thickly sliced)
- 1/2 Scallion/Green Onion (thickly sliced)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To begin making a delicious Kimchi Pork Stir-fry, prepare your aged kimchi. Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3cm in size. Then, mix in 1 tablespoon of sugar and gently toss. This step helps to mellow the sourness of the kimchi, making it softer and more palatable for the stir-fry.
Step 2
Next, prepare the complementary vegetables. Thickly slice half an onion. Cut half a scallion (green onion) into large, diagonal pieces. Slicing them thickly ensures they retain a pleasant texture after stir-frying.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to prepare the star of the dish: the pork. Cut 400g of pork into manageable, bite-sized pieces. Using thinly sliced pork, like that used for bulgogi, is highly recommended as it absorbs the sauce well and cooks quickly, resulting in a tender and flavorful dish.
Step 4
It’s time to create the flavorful sauce. In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of gochugaru, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of mirin, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined. This balanced sauce is key to the dish’s deliciousness!
Step 5
Add the sliced pork and the sugar-marinated kimchi to the prepared sauce. Use your hands to thoroughly mix and coat everything evenly. Ensuring every piece of pork and kimchi is well-covered in the sauce is crucial for maximum flavor. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes. This resting period allows the flavors to meld beautifully into the pork.
Step 6
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over high heat. Add the marinated pork and kimchi and begin to stir-fry. Once the pork starts to turn white, add the sliced onions and scallions, continuing to stir-fry them together. Pour in about half a ladleful of water (approximately 50ml). Continue to cook over medium heat until the sauce thickens and reduces to a glossy consistency. Your delicious Kimchi Pork Stir-fry is now ready! Serve it over a bowl of hot steamed rice for a perfect meal.
