There’s nothing that quite warms the soul and satisfies the tastebuds on a cool evening like a hot, spicy stew. And in Korean cuisine, one of the most iconic dishes fitting that bill is Jeyuk Bokkeum – thinly sliced pork belly simmered in a sweet and savory sauce with a generous kick of chili peppers. Today I’m excited to share my recipe for crafting this peppery, comforting classic that highlights the best flavors Korea has to offer. So grab your ingredients and prepare to have your kitchen filled with the tantalizing aromas of this crowd-pleasing dish as we bring a taste of Korea to your home.
Servings: 2-4 people
Ingredients
- 250g pork belly, thinly sliced
- 100g onion, thinly sliced
- 80g scallions, cut into small pieces
- 30g soy sauce
- 20g gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 15g sugar
- 10g minced garlic
- 5g sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Sauce
- 20g soy sauce
- 10g sugar
- 5g sesame oil
Now, let’s proceed to the steps:
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil to make the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan and stir-fry the pork belly until it is partially cooked. Add the sliced onion and continue stir-frying until the pork is fully cooked.
- Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and mix everything together, ensuring the pork and onions are evenly coated.
- Add the scallions to the pan and continue stir-frying for a couple of minutes until they are slightly wilted.
- Transfer the Jeyuk Bokkeum to a serving plate, garnish with sesame seeds, and serve hot.
Enjoy the fiery and flavorful Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum)! It’s a popular Korean dish that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
