2 ways to make delicious, simple, and appealing kimchi braised pork that pairs well with rice

Prepare the Ingredients

Green onions, garlic, and shallots should be cleaned of their skins and washed thoroughly. Use a knife to cut the green onions into bite-sized pieces and finely chop the garlic and shallots. Wash the chili peppers.

Next, rinse the pork belly with water several times. Then use a little salt dissolved in water to wash the meat to remove any dirt, and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.

Take 1/4 of a napa cabbage kimchi, use one hand to hold it, and gently lift the kimchi up, while using the other hand with scissors to cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces.

Marinate the Pork Belly

Add to the pork belly 1 tablespoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/3 teaspoon of salt, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1/3 tablespoon of caramel sauce, and 6 tablespoons of kimchi juice. Mix the ingredients well and marinate for 30 minutes.

Stir-fry the meat briefly

Place the pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and shallots and sauté until they turn golden.

Next, add the pork belly and stir-fry until the meat is firm, then add 3 tablespoons of water and stir the meat evenly. After that, cover the lid and reduce the heat to simmer on low.

Braised meat with kimchi

Braised the meat until it is just cooked, then add 2 chili peppers and finally add the kimchi. Mix the kimchi with the meat thoroughly, then cover and wait for 3 – 5 minutes before adding the green onions and sprinkling some ground pepper to enhance the flavor of the braised meat.

Final Product

The braised pork with kimchi is not only delicious and flavorful but also visually appealing. The pork is tender and flavorful combined with spicy kimchi. Just add a bowl of hot rice, and it’s perfect!

Prepare the ingredients

Shallots peeled, washed, sliced, and then minced. Baro onion and green chili cut into diagonal pieces about 1/2 finger length.

Pork belly bought is washed thoroughly with plenty of water. Then use a little salt dissolved in water to wash the meat and cut into bite-sized pieces.

Mix the chili powder

Add 100ml of water to a bowl and then gradually add 1 tablespoon of beef seasoning, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of ground pepper, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of kimchi juice, and stir well.

Fry the meat

Heat the pan on high heat and then add the meat to sear.

When one side of the meat is golden brown, flip it over. Wait for the other side to cook and render some fat, then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.

Braised meat with kimchi

Use the fat rendered from searing the meat to sauté the onions on low heat until they turn golden, then add the meat and stir well. Arrange the meat in a single layer in the pan and place the kimchi on top.

Next, add the seasoning sauce to the pan so that the liquid covers the meat level. When the seasoning sauce begins to boil, add the chili and scallions, spreading them evenly over the surface of the pan.

Finally, cover the pan, reduce the heat, and cook for about 15 – 20 minutes until the liquid thickens and the seasoning is absorbed into the meat.

Final Product

Spicy Korean-style braised pork belly has a deep orange color that is very eye-catching. Along with that is the sour, spicy, salty flavor that blends the sauce with the tender meat pieces, creating a delicious and unique dish!