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Spicy Korean Pork Taco with Soy Lime Vinaigrette
Enjoy the perfect fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors in our Spicy Korean pork taco made with gochujang. Drizzled with a zesty soy-lime vinaigrette for a mouthwatering twist!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
277 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
Korean
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder thinly sliced
- 1/2 onion sliced, large
- 3 tablespoon gochujang Korean chili paste
- 2 tablespoon gochugaru Korean chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup optional
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- corn tortillas or flour tortillas
- 3 cups romaine lettuce shredded
- 2 plum tomatoes chopped
- ¼ red onion chopped
- 1 handful cilantro chopped
- Mexican cheese blend optional, shredded
Soy Lime Vinaigrette
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 tablespoon canola oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- black pepper to taste
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl combine chili paste, chili flakes, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and corn syrup, mix well.
- In a large mixing bowl combine pork slices with the sauce, and mix well to coat all the pork slices gets incorporated with the sauce evenly.
- Drizzle 1 Tbsp oil to the skillet and bring it over medium-high heat. Place pork over the skillet and add the sliced onion on top. When they sizzle, start tossing everything to cook evenly all the way or until the pork is fully cooked and onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Assemble your taco with pork and vegetable toppings, drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
- For the soy lime vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients until emulsified. Adjust the seasoning as you wish.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
277kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.04g
(2%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
389mg
(16%)
Potassium
503mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3080IU
(62%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
53mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 389mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 503mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3080IU | 62% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.