Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Jeyuk Bokkeum)
This Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi recipe results in tender meat infused with a combination of sweet and salty flavors, complemented by a spicy kick from gochujang.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon gochujang Korean red chili pepper paste
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru korean red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon mirin or sake
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 lb pork butt thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, make the marinade by adding gochujang, gochugaru, mirin, sugar, lemon juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, minced garlic and minced ginger.
- Give it a good mix before adding in the sliced pork.
- Use a pair of tongs to mix the meat thoroughly with the marinade.
- Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and place into the fridge to marinate for at least 20 minutes, or overnight.
- In a large frying pan heated over high heat, add in 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the thinly sliced pork in a single layer and fry for about 6-7 minutes, or until cooked through. (You may need to cook the pork in batches).
- Remove from heat and transfer to a dish.
- Garnish with a drizzle a little sesame oil, sprinkle of sesame seeds, and green onions.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 397mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 479mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 619IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.