Spicy Marinated Pork Belly Hand Rolls
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Spicy Marinated Pork Belly Hand Rolls
Description
The Spicy Marinated Pork Belly Hand Rolls feature thin slices of pork belly marinated in a mix of gochujang, honey, soy sauce, gochugaru, sesame oil, green onions, and garlic. Grilled until slightly charred, the pork belly offers a tender and flavorful centerpiece. The sushi rice is seasoned with rice wine vinegar and sugar, providing a subtle tang and slight sweetness to complement the pork. Assembly involves spreading sushi rice on soy wrappers at a 45° angle, topping with pork belly and fresh microgreens such as cilantro and amaranth leaves, and rolling into a tight cone sealed with rice.
These hand rolls offer a balance of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors combined with the freshness of herbs, making them ideal for a light meal or appetizer. They can be served immediately, allowing the crispiness of the wrap to hold the juicy filling without becoming soggy.
Ingredients
marinade
- ¼ cup gochujang Korean chili paste
- 2 ½ tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon gochugaru korean chili powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
pork belly
- ½ pound pork belly thinly sliced
sushi rice
- 1 cup brown rice hot, cooked
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon granulated sugar
assembly
- 1 cup cilantro micro leaves; regular cilantro leaves are fine
- 1 cup amaranth leaves micro; optional
- 10 to 12 soy wrappers
Instructions
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- For pork belly: Place all marinade ingredients into a small mixing bowl and whisk together. Place pork belly in a large mixing bowl and add marinade. Mix until thoroughly combined. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Lightly grease the surface of the grill/grill pan. Grill pork belly for 4 to 5 minutes. Flip and continue to grill for and additional 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from grill and set aside.
- For sushi rice: Place rice in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with vinegar and sugar. Mix together until well combined.
- To assemble: Place 2 tablespoons sushi rice onto one side of the soy wrapper (set widthwise), on a 45° angle. Top with a piece of pork belly. Top each piece of pork belly with a small amount of micro cilantro and micro amaranth.
- Roll to form a tight cone and seal edge with a few grains of rice. Repeat until all materials have been used. Serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 14mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 108mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 92mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 229IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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