The Ultimate Pork Belly Kimchi Stir-fry: A Must-Try Recipe!
Delicious Stir-fried Pork Belly with Kimchi
This ‘Pork Belly Kimchi Stir-fry’ is a guaranteed rice thief that will make you crave a steaming bowl of rice! Learn how to create this incredibly satisfying dish with simple ingredients. While you can cook it directly in a pan, a quick microwave step for the pork belly makes it even easier and less messy.
Main Ingredients
- 200g thinly sliced pork belly (daepae samgyeopsal)
- 1 large bowl of well-fermented kimchi (approx. 2 cups), chopped
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar (or white sugar)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar (or white sugar)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 200g of thinly sliced pork belly. This cut cooks quickly and offers a wonderfully tender texture.
Step 2
Chop the kimchi into bite-sized pieces. Using well-fermented kimchi will add a deeper, more complex flavor. Feel free to adjust the amount of kimchi to your liking.
Step 3
For a cleaner cooking process, place the thinly sliced pork belly in a microwave-safe bag and microwave for about 5 minutes until partially cooked. (Alternatively, if you prefer a crispier texture or don’t mind a little splatter, you can skip this step and cook it directly in the pan.)
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium-high heat. If you microwaved the pork belly, carefully transfer only the pork slices into the pan (discard any liquid from the bag). Cook the pork belly, rendering out some of its fat.
Step 5
Once the pork belly has rendered some fat, add the chopped kimchi to the pan. Stir in the oyster sauce, sugar, and a pinch of black pepper to season the dish.
Step 6
Stir-fry everything together until the kimchi softens and the flavors meld beautifully with the pork and seasonings. Continue to cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, ensuring everything is well combined and heated through.
Step 7
Just before serving, sprinkle generously with sesame seeds for added aroma and flavor. Give it a final quick stir, then transfer to a serving plate. Enjoy this incredibly satisfying Pork Belly Kimchi Stir-fry with a bowl of hot rice!
