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Samgyupsal sukju bokkeum (Stir-fried pork belly and bean sprouts)

Quick and easy stir-fried pork belly with bean sprouts in a simple sauce!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course , Others

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces thinly sliced/shaved pork belly (대패 삼겹살) or other thinly sliced pork or beef See note
  • 10 ounces bean sprouts (sukju, 숙주)
  • 1/4 medium onion
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic  or 2 -3 plump garlic cloves, thinly sliced
  • 2 or 3 scallions or 2 ounces garlic chives (buchu, 부추)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or oyster sauce (or 1 T each)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar - optional
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds - optional

Instructions

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  1. Cut the meat into bite size pieces (about 2 to 3 inches long).
  2. Give the bean sprouts a quick rinse, and drain. Thinly slice the onion, and cut the scallions (or garlic chives) into 2-inch pieces.
  3. Heat a large pan over high heat until very hot. Add the pork, and stir-fry quickly until no longer pink. You don't need cooking oil if using pork belly, but use a tablespoon if needed. A non-stick pan helps with no additional oil as well,
  4. Add the bean sprouts, garlic, and onion, and continue to stir fry until the bean sprouts have wilted slightly.
  5. Add the soy sauce and/or oyster sauce, optional sugar and pepper to taste. Stir-fry quickly. Stir in the scallion (or garlic chives). Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds to serve.

Notes

  • While you can use any thin meats, daepae samgyupsal (대패 삼겹살), shaved pork belly, is typical for this dish. Daepae means a hand plane. It’s also great with shaved chadolbagi (차돌박이), beef brisket. You can find a variety of extra thin meats in your local Korean/Asian markets.
  • While you can use any thin meats, daepae samgyupsal (대패 삼겹살), shaved pork belly, is typical for this dish. Daepae means a hand plane. It’s also great with shaved chadolbagi (차돌박이), beef brisket. You can find a variety of extra thin meats in your local Korean/Asian markets.
  • If you want to thinly slice the meat yourself, freeze the meat until it's firm, but still sliceable. With a sharp knife, slice the meat as thin as you can.  
  • If you want to thinly slice the meat yourself, freeze the meat until it's firm, but still sliceable. With a sharp knife, slice the meat as thin as you can.