Savor bold flavors with this Spicy Pork Bulgogi Rice Bowl, a delicious blend of tender marinated pork, sautéed vegetables, and fluffy rice all brought together with a sweet and spicy Korean-inspired sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a flavorful lunch, this dish delivers the ideal balance of heat, umami, and satisfying texture. Whether served fresh or packed for later, it’s a standout option for anyone craving a hearty and flavorful meal.
Cooking Times
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 min
Total Time: 50 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients:
MAIN
- 600 g pork shoulder (pork collar butt) cut into small pieces for stir frying (*see note above)
- ▢170 g medium onion (julienned)
- ▢Some cooking oil (I used rice bran oil)
- ▢30 g green onion (chopped)
- ▢1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
MARINADE (BLEND THESE TOGETHER IN A HANDHELD MIXER OR FOOD PROCESSOR)
- 100 g red apple (e.g. royal gala) or nashi pear
- 50 g brown onion
- 3 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chilli paste)
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes)
- 2 Tbsp rice wine (mirin)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
RICE BOWL SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Steamed rice (for 4 people)
- 1 English cucumber (thinly sliced)
- 10 leaves Lettuce (thinly sliced)
- 10 leaves Korean perilla (thinly sliced)
- 4 tsp Korean spicy dipping sauce (for 4 people, about 1 tsp each)
- Kimchi
Cooking Instructions
- Step 1: Marinate the meat in the sauce for at least 30 minutes
- Step 2: In a well-heated wok or skillet cook the marinated meat over medium-high heat until the meat is about 70% cooked (about 7 to 10 mins). Add the onion and cook further until the meat is completely cooked. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve the meat with steamed rice, fresh lettuce, and Korean spicy dipping sauce.
Nutrition Info (per serving)
Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1030mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1480IU | Vitamin C: 12.7mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 3.5mg
