Spicy & Sweet Stir-Fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum) – Perfect for Lettuce Wraps!
The Best Jeyuk Bokkeum for Wraps: A Waterless Cooking Method
This recipe is optimized for delicious perilla leaf (깻잎) wraps, ensuring a tender and flavorful result without excess liquid. Enjoy a perfectly seasoned and juicy stir-fried pork!
Main Ingredients
- 600g Pork (for stir-fry, e.g., pork belly or shoulder)
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (or a milder chili if preferred)
- 1 Green onion
Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Soy sauce (Guk-ganjang or Jin-ganjang)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Soy sauce (Guk-ganjang or Jin-ganjang)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the onion into strips. Finely chop the Cheongyang chili pepper and the green onion. The chili pepper will add a pleasant heat, and the green onion will bring a fresh aroma to the dish.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the star of this Jeyuk Bokkeum: the seasoning sauce! In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of gochugaru, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Mix everything thoroughly until there are no lumps. Ensuring the sauce is well combined is key to even flavor distribution.
Step 3
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add enough cooking oil. Add the chopped green onion and gently stir-fry until fragrant, creating a scallion-infused oil. This step is crucial for building a deep, aromatic foundation for the pork.
Step 4
Once the scallion oil is fragrant, increase the heat to high and add the pork. Stir-fry the pork, breaking it up so it doesn’t clump together. Cook until the pork is completely cooked through and slightly browned on the edges. This high-heat cooking helps to sear the meat and release any unwanted odors.
Step 5
When the pork is fully cooked, add the sliced onions and chopped chili pepper to the pan. Stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 3 minutes, or until the onions are tender-crisp and slightly translucent. Avoid overcooking, as this can release excess liquid. This rapid stir-frying locks in the flavors and maintains a delightful texture. Serve immediately and enjoy wrapping it in fresh perilla leaves!
