Spicy Stir-Fried Pork Belly (Jeyuk Bokkeum)

Savory, spicy, and full of umami – this stir-fried pork belly dish is simple yet irresistible. Thinly sliced pork belly absorbs the marinade perfectly, delivering tender and juicy bites. With just a quick stir-fry in the pan, it’s ready in minutes. Perfect as a side dish for rice or as a late-night snack with drinks.

Ingredients (2–3 servings)

• 400g thinly sliced pork belly – Buy here
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 spring onion (diagonal slices)
• 1 handful cabbage (bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tbsp cooking oil

Seasoning Sauce

• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce – Buy here
• 1 tbsp sugar (or honey)
• 1 tbsp minced garlic (readily available in supermarkets)
• 1 tbsp chili flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp sesame oil – Buy here
• Pinch of black pepper – Buy here

Instructions

1. Prepare the sauce: Mix gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, chili flakes, sesame oil, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Prep the vegetables: Cut pork belly into bite-sized pieces. Slice onion, cabbage, and spring onion.
3. Cook pork: Heat oil in a pan, add pork belly, and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until golden.
4. Add sauce: Pour the sauce over the pork and stir well to coat.
5. Add vegetables: Stir in onion, cabbage, and spring onion. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly softened.
6. Finish: Serve on a plate and drizzle with a few drops of sesame oil.

Serving Suggestions

• Wrap with lettuce or blanched cabbage leaves
• Serve over rice as a spicy pork bowl
• Add cheese on top and melt in oven or microwave
• Use leftover sauce to make fried rice