Stir-fried pork with kimchi is a popular dish due to its delicious, rich flavor, which goes well with rice and contains very little fat while being high in protein, beneficial for health. Let’s “note down” the recipe for this stir-fried dish from the Cooking section of TasteVN!
1. Stir-fried pork with kimchi
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Preparation
5 minutes
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Cooking
15 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Pork with Kimchi For 4 people
Pork belly 400 gr Kimchi 100 gr (adjust according to taste) Onion 1 bulb Shallot 1 bulb Garlic 1 clove Green onion 5 stalks Cilantro 1 sprig Chili powder 1 teaspoon Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Salt/ sugar to taste
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh pork belly
- The meat should be dry, not slimy, with normal smell and color.
- It is advisable to buy solid pieces of meat that are firm and elastic; when you press your finger into the meat, it should leave a dent but not leave a mark when you lift your finger, and the fibers of the meat should be even.
- Meat that has been treated with chemicals will have an attractive color, but it will be dry, the fibers will be tough, it won’t stick to your hand when you touch it, but when cut, it will be mushy inside and have an odor. If pressing your finger into it leaves a dent with no elasticity, you should absolutely not buy it.
- Do not buy pork that has a layer of fat close to the skin that is bright red due to being injected with a growth stimulant.
See details: How to choose fresh and quality pork belly
How to choose fresh kimchi
- Good kimchi must have absorbed the seasoning in every leaf of napa cabbage; when eaten, you should feel the spicy taste of chili, ginger, the sourness, and the crunchiness of the cabbage, with colors, aromas, and flavors perfectly blended.
- Kimchi must be salted for at least one day to ensure the seasoning penetrates each ingredient; it should not be too bland, salty, or too spicy, which would cause the kimchi to lose its delicious flavor.
- Kimchi should have fresh and appealing colors, a distinctive aroma, and the liquid released from the kimchi should be eye-catching and thick.
- Do not choose kimchi that is too soft and mushy, torn into tiny pieces, lacking crunchiness, with diluted and bland brine.
- Additionally, you can also make delicious, authentic Korean kimchi at home with the recipe from TasteVN.
See details: How to make delicious authentic Korean kimchi
How to choose fresh and delicious onions
- You should choose onions that have thin, shiny, evenly colored skins without any dark spots and tightly wrap around the bulb inside. When touched, the bulb feels dry and firm.
- Good onions usually have round, plump bulbs, with long and fresh roots, indicating they are new, fresh, and sweeter than flat elongated onions.
- Avoid choosing bulbs that have sprouted, are bruised, have hard and soft spots, and uneven colors, with dried roots, as these onions are not fresh and may be bitter.
How to prepare Stir-fried Pork with Kimchi
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the pork belly with salted water to clean, scrape and remove any leftover coarse hairs on the pig’s skin, then rinse with cold water and let drain. Cut the meat into thin, bite-sized pieces.
Cut the roots off the onions, garlic, and shallots, peel them, wash thoroughly, then mince the garlic and shallots, and cut the onion into wedges.
Remove the wilted parts of the green onions and cilantro, wash thoroughly, shake off excess water, and then chop finely.
How to cut onions without making your eyes water
- To avoid onions making your eyes water, instead of pressing hard every time you cut, use a sharp knife to cut decisively.
- The flesh of the onion is tubular, so if you slice the onion horizontally, the onion juices will not splash into your eyes.
See details: How to avoid eye irritation when cutting onions
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Fry the meat
Heat a pan on the stove over high heat with 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add minced garlic and onion and sauté until golden and fragrant. When the garlic and onion turn golden, add the sliced pork belly.
Fry briefly and flip the meat evenly for about 10 minutes until the meat is firm and the fat has rendered.
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Stir-fry meat with kimchi
When the meat is firm and has released some fat, add the kimchi along with the kimchi juice, stirring continuously for 2 minutes over high heat.
Then add the onion and season with 2 teaspoons of sugar, stir-frying with the pork belly for another 2 minutes.
After 2 minutes, when the onion is slightly soft, add 1 teaspoon of chili powder and stir-fry for another minute so that all ingredients absorb the seasoning.
When the dish is evenly coated with the red-orange color of kimchi and chili powder, and all ingredients are cooked, taste and adjust the seasoning one last time, then add chopped cilantro and green onion, stirring for 30 seconds before turning off the heat.
Presentation is up to you for a beautiful look, and the dish is ready to be enjoyed!
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Final Product
The pork stir-fried with kimchi is soaked in rich, spicy seasoning, served hot with steaming, sticky white rice that is very appetizing. The finished dish has a beautiful orange-red color from chili powder, with the sour and spicy flavor of kimchi, the natural sweet crunch of onions, and the rich aroma of the stir-fried pork belly cooked just right.
This dish has simple, easy-to-find ingredients and saves time in preparation, making it suitable for busy days while still being able to prepare a delicious, nutritious meal for the family.
2. Pork Belly Stir-fried with Kimchi (Recipe shared from TikTok Into the Kitchen with TasteVN)
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Stir-fried Pork Belly with Kimchi (Recipe shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN) Serves 2
Pork belly 400 gr Kimchi 200 gr Minced garlic 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 tablespoon Fish sauce 1 tablespoon Korean chili sauce 2 tablespoons Spring onion 2 stalks
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How to make Stir-fried Pork Belly with Kimchi (Recipe shared from TikTok Cooking with TasteVN)
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Prepare the ingredients
After buying the pork belly, wash it with salt water to clean, then cut the meat into thin slices. Peel and wash the garlic, then mince it; wash the spring onion and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Cut the kimchi into bite-sized pieces.
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Stir-fried pork belly with kimchi
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, when the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then add the meat and stir-fry until just cooked. Then add the kimchi and stir well.
Next, add 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of fish sauce, and 2 tablespoons of Korean chili sauce into the pan, stir well over medium heat until the meat absorbs the seasoning, then turn off the heat, and sprinkle some chopped green onions on top!
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Final product
The stir-fried pork belly with kimchi is infused with rich, spicy, and sour flavors from the kimchi, served hot with white rice and a delicious sunny-side-up egg. This dish is easy to make, suitable for busy people who want to prepare quickly. Wish you success in making it!
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Above is the article guiding how to transform pork belly with the dish stir-fried pork with kimchi that is delicious, flavorful, and very simple to make at home that anyone can do. Wishing you success with this recipe!
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