The perfect balance of sweet and spicy! Recipe & how to cook rich pork kimchi stir-fry

豚キムチ

Stir-fried pork kimchi is an excellent side dish that goes well with white rice, but have you ever experienced that “pork kimchi is just spicy” or “the meat is a little dry and not delicious”?

This time, I introduce a delicious pork kimchi recipe that is not only spicy, but also has a good balance of sourness and sweetness.

This menu is very also popular with children.

Recipe of pork kimchi stir-fry

pork kimch stir-fry

By adding a small amount of mirin and sugar, it becomes a well-balanced pork kimchi with just the right amount of sweetness.

In addition, by thoroughly frying kimchi, the sourness is mild and the umami component increases, creating a delicious taste that will come out when you put it in your mouth.

The key point is to use pork ribs to add a solid flavor.
For meat with little fat, coat it with potato starch and fry it before adding it at the end to make a juicy stir-fried pork kimchi.

Ingredients for pork kimchi stir-fry

Materials Quantity
pork belly 100g
kimchi 100g
onion 1/4
garlic 1 clove
〇mirin 1 tbsp
〇sugar 1 teaspoon
〇soy source 1 teaspoon
sesame oil Appropriate amount

How to cook pork kimchi stir-fry

①Cut the pork, kimchi, and onions into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic.

② Put sesame oil in a frying pan, add garlic and let it smell.

③ Stir-fry the pork so that it is grilled.

④ When the fat comes out with grill marks, add kimchi and stir-fry until slightly browned.

⑤ Add onions and stir-fry until slightly moist.

⑥ Add the seasoning 〇 and fry to evaporate the alcohol.

pork kimch stir-fry

Tips for how to cook pork kimchi stir-fry

Stir-frying the kimchi will make the sourness milder and the umami taste stronger.

By adding sweet ingredients such as mirin and onions, you can create a well-balanced pork kimchi.