Spicy Stir-Fried Pork (Jeyuk Bokkeum) Recipe
Jeyuk Bokkeum is a popular Korean dish featuring spicy, marinated pork stir-fried with vegetables. It's a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients (Serves 2-3):
- 500g pork belly or pork shoulder, thinly sliced
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 1 green onion, diagonally sliced
- 1/4 head cabbage, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1-2 green chili peppers, diagonally sliced (optional)
- Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 2 tablespoons Korean chili powder (gochugaru)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine (mirin)
- A pinch of ginger juice or minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- A pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Slice the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the onion, green onion, and cabbage (if using).
- Slice the chili peppers (if using) diagonally.
- Make the Marinade:
- In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well.
- Marinate the Pork:
- Add half of the marinade to the pork and mix thoroughly.
- Let it marinate for 10-20 minutes.
- Stir-Fry:
- Heat some cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add the onion, green onion, and cabbage (if using) and stir-fry briefly.
- Add the marinated pork and stir-fry over high heat until the pork is cooked through.
- Add the remaining marinade and continue to stir-fry.
- Add the chili peppers (if using) and stir-fry briefly.
- Finish and Serve:
- Remove from heat and drizzle with sesame oil and a pinch of black pepper.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional).
- Serve hot with rice.
Tips and Variations:
- Pork: You can use pork belly, pork shoulder, or any other cut of pork that you prefer.
- Spice Level: Adjust the amount of chili powder or chili paste to control the spiciness.
- Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Sweetness: Adjust the amount of sugar to your preference.
- Ingredients that might be hard to find:
- Korean chili paste (gochujang) (Optional)
- Korean chili powder (gochugaru) (Optional)
- rice wine(mirin) (Optional)
- If you want to add a smoky flavor, stir-fry the pork over high heat for a short period of time at the end.
Storage:
- Store leftover Jeyuk Bokkeum in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume it as soon as possible.