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Dabin's Story on Jeyuk Bokkeum
The recipe called spicy pork aka “jeyuk bokkeum” is from my mom in Korea. When I was back in Los Angeles, I often went to Korean restaurants to enjoy something spicy because that is what I have enjoyed eating since young. Moving to Davis, I indulged in lots of good foods, but I sometimes missed some spicy foods back in Korea. This recipe is one of many popular Korean BBQ dishes. It is really easy and does not take up a whole lot of time for me to make. I cook this recipe about once a week.
Ingredients:
300g pork shoulder
1 tbsp red pepper powder
1 tbsp sugar
1⁄2 white onion
1⁄4 cup green onion
1⁄2 tbsp sesame oil
1 1⁄2 tbsp Gochujang
1 1⁄2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp minced garlic
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (optional) 1 green chili pepper (optional)
1 tbsp sweet rice seasoning (optional)
Recipe Procedure:
- Prepare a bowl to make the sauce. Put 1 tbsp red pepper powder, 1 tbsp sugar, 1⁄2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 1⁄2 tbsp Gochujang, 1 1⁄2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tbsp sweet rice seasoning (optional).
- Mix them well together and set them aside
- Prepare 300g pork shoulder and cut them into bite sizes.
- Put the pork into the bowl with the sauce and mix well.
- Set them in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. This step makes the sauce absorb into the pork.
- Meanwhile, slice 1⁄2 white onions and 1 green chili pepper.
- After 30 minutes, take out the bowl from the refrigerator and mix with onions and green chili pepper.
- Turn heat to medium-high and put 1 tbsp of olive oil. 1 tbsp water can substitute for the oil. The reason for putting oil/water is to prevent the sauce from sticking on the pan.
- Put everything on the pan and stir well.
- When the meat starts to turn brown, add 1⁄4 cup of green onions.
- Stir well since the sauce easily gets on the pan.
- The dish is done when the sauce gets sticky on the pan and the meat is fully cooked.
- Serve with rice or salad.
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Dabin's Korean Spicy Pork BBQ \ Jeyuk Bokkeum
This spicy pork BBQ recipe is from her mother. It uses condiments popular in Korea and simple instructions to follow along. This juicy stir-fried spicy pork can be served over rice or salad.