Korean spicy stir-fried pork (Dwaejigogi-bokkeum: 돼지고기볶음)

pork belly

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

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

gochujang

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: chili paste

Sriracha offers similar heat with fewer calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

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

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium options reduce salt intake.

Wash and rinse the pork belly, then dry with a paper towel.

Cut the pork belly into bite-size pieces.

Slice the onion thinly.

Chop the green onions into small pieces.

Mince the garlic and ginger.

In a large skillet, add the pork belly and cook over high heat.

Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Mix in the minced garlic and ginger, hot pepper paste, hot pepper flakes, brown sugar, soy sauce, and black ground pepper.

Drizzle with sesame oil and stir to combine.

Serve with lettuce and perilla leaves, wrapping the pork with rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens