Easy Umami Pork Stir-Fry | Sweet and Spicy Japanese Style Ready in 15 Minutes!

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is often cheaper and has a similar flavor.

pork tenderloin

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, while flour is more budget-friendly.

Season pork belly with a dash of salt and pepper.

Coat pork belly with potato starch and flour.

Grate garlic and mix with soy sauce, sesame oil, ketchup, gochujang, sugar, and brown sugar to create the sauce.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the pork belly.

Cook until crispy and browned, then add the sauce mixture to the skillet.

Stir until well combined and heated through.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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