Spicy Korean Kimchi Pork Belly Stir-fry

A vibrant Korean stir-fry featuring tender pork belly, crunchy soybean sprouts, and tangy kimchi, all brought together in a rich, spicy sauce.

Ingredients

• 300 g pork belly, sliced
• 200 g soybean sprouts, cleaned
• 150 g kimchi, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp Korean all-purpose stir-fry sauce
• 1 stalk green onion, chopped
• 1 green chili, sliced
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Combine sauce ingredients

   

   In a small mixing bowl, combine the seasoning ingredients. Stir them well with a spoon until the mixture is uniform in color and texture.

   Tip: Ensure all seasonings are fully incorporated for a consistent flavor.
2. 2Mix the base sauce

   

   Stir the red sauce components vigorously with a metal spoon until the dry ingredients are completely dissolved and the texture is smooth.

   Tip: A well-mixed sauce ensures even distribution of flavor later.
3. 3Prepare the pan base

   

   Spray a thin layer of oil into a black pan over medium heat. Arrange the cleaned soybean sprouts evenly across the bottom of the pan to form a foundation for the other ingredients.

   Tip: Starting with sprouts at the bottom helps them steam gently under the rest of the ingredients.
4. 4Add vegetables and kimchi

   

   Layer the sliced onions and kimchi on top of the bed of soybean sprouts already in the pan. Distribute them evenly to ensure a balanced flavor throughout the dish.

   Tip: The kimchi will release its own juices, which will help flavor the sprouts as they cook.
5. 5Add pork belly

   

   Place the slices of raw pork belly neatly over the layer of vegetables. The combination of pork belly, kimchi, and bean sprouts provides the essential flavors for this dish.

   Tip: Lay the pork belly in a single layer to ensure it cooks evenly as the pan heats up.
6. 6Add the prepared sauce

   

   Evenly drizzle or spread the previously prepared red sauce over the raw pork belly and vegetables in the pan. This will season the entire dish as it cooks without needing to add any water.

   Tip: No extra water is required as the ingredients will release enough moisture while cooking under the lid.
7. 7Combine and mix ingredients

   

   Add the prepared sauce to the pot. Using chopsticks or tongs, stir thoroughly to ensure the pork belly, kimchi, and bean sprouts are well-coated and evenly distributed.

   Tip: Be thorough when stirring to make sure the sauce reaches all the layers of ingredients for balanced flavor.
8. 8Stir-fry on high heat

   

   After the initial cook, remove the lid. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry the mixture for a short while to intensify the flavors and reduce the sauce slightly.

   Tip: High heat helps to sear the pork slightly and meld the flavors together after the initial steaming.

Storage & Reheating

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