Spicy and Sweet Pork Bulgogi (Dae-pa Samgyeopsal)
Husband’s Favorite! Super Easy Thinly Sliced Pork Belly Bulgogi Recipe
Make this universally loved sweet and savory soy-sauce-based bulgogi using tender, thinly sliced pork belly (dae-pa samgyeopsal). Packed with vegetables, it’s a satisfying meal that’s perfect with rice! Prepare a simple yet impressive dish that’s sure to win over your husband’s taste buds.
Main Ingredients- 500g thinly sliced pork belly (dae-pa samgyeopsal)
- 1/2 onion, cut into thick strips
- 1/2 green onion, diagonally sliced
- 2 Korean green chilies, diagonally sliced (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 red chili, diagonally sliced (for color and mild heat)
Golden Ratio Marinade- 7 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (to remove odor and add umami)
- 1 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine (to tenderize meat)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or oligosaccharide (for gloss and subtle sweetness)
- Pinch of black pepper (freshly ground recommended)
- Pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 7 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (to remove odor and add umami)
- 1 Tbsp mirin or cooking wine (to tenderize meat)
- 2 Tbsp corn syrup or oligosaccharide (for gloss and subtle sweetness)
- Pinch of black pepper (freshly ground recommended)
- Pinch of sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 500g of thinly sliced pork belly. Its thinness allows the marinade to penetrate easily and cooks quickly.
Step 2
Make the marinade for your delicious bulgogi in advance. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, plum extract, mirin, corn syrup, and pepper. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. (While doing this, it’s convenient to chop the onion, green onion, green chilies, and red chili into bite-sized pieces.)
Step 3
Place the marinated pork belly in a large bowl. Pour the prepared marinade over it and gently mix with your hands, ensuring the marinade coats every piece of meat. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Proper marination is key to a more flavorful dish.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add the marinated pork belly first and stir-fry. Cook until the surface of the meat starts to turn golden brown. Be cautious of oil splattering during this step.
Step 5
Once the meat has changed color and is partially cooked, add the pre-sliced onion, green onion, green chilies, and red chili. Continue to stir-fry until the vegetables are tender-crisp. Your bulgogi is ready! Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots or mushrooms according to your preference.
