Spicy and Sweet Pork and Kimchi Stir-fry: The Ultimate Recipe
A Korean Home-Cooking Classic! How to Make Delicious Pork and Kimchi Stir-fry Easily
Transform leftover pork and kimchi into a fantastic meal! This recipe will guide you through making a perfectly balanced spicy, tangy, and sweet pork and kimchi stir-fry. It’s a true rice-lover’s delight!
Main Ingredients- Pork (pork neck or belly recommended) 300g
- Well-fermented Kimchi 1/6 head (approx. 200-250g)
- Kimchi Brine 1 cup (200ml)
- Green Onion 1/2 stalk
- Onion 1/2 medium
- Korean Green Chili Peppers 2 (adjust to your spice preference)
- Minced Garlic 3 cloves
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to your dish. Slice the green onion diagonally, and thinly slice the onion. Finely chop the Korean green chili peppers. You can slice or mince the garlic.
Step 2
Cut the well-fermented kimchi into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 cm). If the pieces are too large, they might take longer to cook, so cutting them to a suitable size is recommended.
Step 3
Let’s make the key to a delicious stir-fry: the seasoning sauce! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochujang, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp maesilcheong, 1 Tbsp oligodang, 2 Tbsp mirin, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Step 4
Heat a pan and add 300g of pork. Stir-fry until the surface of the pork is lightly browned. Adding 3 Tbsp of water while stir-frying helps prevent sticking and keeps the pork moist.
Step 5
Once the pork is lightly browned, add the chopped kimchi and stir-fry together. Cooking the kimchi until it becomes slightly translucent will enhance the flavor.
Step 6
Now, add all the prepared seasoning sauce and stir-fry, mixing it well with the kimchi and pork. Stir-fry over medium heat to ensure the sauce evenly coats all the ingredients.
Step 7
Once the sauce has cooked slightly, add the prepared green onion, onion, green chili peppers, and minced garlic. Stir-fry until the vegetables are slightly softened. Avoid overcooking to maintain a pleasant crunch.
Step 8
Finally, pour in 1 cup (200ml) of kimchi brine and simmer over medium heat until the sauce thickens slightly and all the ingredients are well combined. As the sauce simmers down, it will develop a deeper flavor.
Step 9
When all ingredients are cooked nicely and the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency, turn off the heat and sprinkle a pinch of sesame seeds. The toasty sesame seeds will add an extra layer of aroma.
Step 10
Serve generously over a bowl of hot rice as a rice bowl, or wrap it in fresh lettuce leaves! The savory pork, spicy kimchi, and sweet sauce combine to create an unforgettable taste. Enjoy your delicious homemade pork and kimchi stir-fry!
