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Easy Kimchi Pork Stir-Fry: An Irresistible Hot Mess

Published: Dec 10, 2018 · Updated: May 8, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

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Well, doesn’t this look like a red hot mess.  This kimchi pork stir fry is just what you need at the end of a long day, to eat what you feel because your manager said something inflammatory.

kimchi pork belly stir fry on white plate

This simple stir fry would pair very nicely with some sesame spinach, smashed cucumber salad, or 5 minute bean sprout side dish.

The Classic Duo

Kimchi and pork are a classic Korean duo.  

They are spotted together in soups, lettuce wraps, and might be coming soon to a theatre near you.

Get to know these two a little better with this stir-fry.

It’s easy enough, quick enough, and reliable enough to make when you’re having that kind of day and don’t really want to be bothered to cook something complicated.

5 Ingredients

With just 5 ingredients, you just need to be there to stir them together.

  1. Spicy, sour, over-fermented kimchi
  2. Fatty pork belly – this is bacon without the curing and smoking
  3. Fresh ginger – for zest and freshness
  4. Onion – to bulk up this dish, and it just goes so well with meat
  5. Green onion – for color and freshness

kimchi pork belly stir fry on blue plate

No Soy Sauce

Some recipes add soy sauce to this stir fry.

Depending on how salty your kimchi is or is not, you can add if you wish.

Show me the bacon?

You could try this with regular bacon instead of plain pork belly.

It just might be a bit salty since the kimchi already has quite a bit of salt.

How to Make Kimchi Pork Stir-Fry

Step 1: Slice everything

kimchi and sliced pork belly on white plates

Slice the onion 1/4″ thick, slice the green onion into 2″ strips, and mince ginger.

If the napa cabbage red kimchi is not already cut into 2″ squares, you will need to cut that too.

Sometimes, you can find pork belly already thin sliced 1/4″ thick.

If not, you can buy a block of pork belly, and slice as thin as you can.

Step 2: Cook Onion and Pork

sliced pork belly and onion in wok

Heat a pan to medium high heat.  If using a non-stick pan, you don’t need oil, since the pork will glaze the pan with its drippings.

If using a regular pan, add 1 tsp of oil to coat the pan.

Add the pork and onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until the pork is slightly browned.

If there is a lot of excess fat in the pan, drain before adding the kimchi, so the final dish is not too greasy.

Step 3: Add Kimchi

sliced pork belly and kimchi in wok

Add kimchi and keep stirring.

Cook 3-5 minutes.  You want the kimchi to soften and not be crunchy anymore.

Step 4: Add aromatics

kimchi pork belly with green onion in wok

The green onion and ginger don’t need long.

Add to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes just until they get soft.

Step 5: Serve hot

Kimchi and pork have now become one.

This is a salty dish, so do eat with brown rice, cauliflower rice, or vegetables.

forkful of kimchi pork belly stir fry

Tips to make it better @home

  1. If you don’t have kimchi that has gone sour or over fermented, this still works with regular kimchi.
  2. If you are not using a nonstick pan, add a tsp of oil with the pork and onion to keep from sticking.
  3. If you prefer to keep it simple, skip the onion, ginger, and green onion.  It still works, but I just like adding those vegetables if I have them.
  4. Kimchi varies so widely in flavor and saltiness.  Stir fry in some soy sauce at the end if it needs more flavor.
  5. You could try this with bacon instead of plain pork belly, but it may be very, very salty.

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Easy Kimchi & Pork Belly Stir Fry

This kimchi pork may look like a red hot mess, but it is a classic flavor combination that is captured in this simple stir fry with just 5 ingredients. 
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Keyword kimchi, pork
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 20 minutes minutes
Servings 2
Calories 296kcal
Author Agile Test Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1/4 lb thinly sliced pork belly 1/4" thick
  • 1/4 ea onion sliced 1/4" thick
  • 1 c kimchi preferably overfermented and sour
  • 1 Tb ginger minced
  • ea green onion Cut into 2" pieces

Instructions

  • Heat pan to medium high heat.  Add pork belly and onion.  Cook for 2-3 minutes stirring until pork and onion are slightly browned.  If there is excess oil from the pork belly, remove it before adding kimchi. 
  • Add kimchi and cook for 3-5 minutes until kimchi is almost turning translucent. 
  • Add ginger and green onion and cook for 1-2 minutes to remove rawness.  

Notes

  1. If you don't have kimchi that has gone sour or over fermented, this still works with regular kimchi. 
  2. If you are not using a nonstick pan, add a tsp of oil with the pork and onion to keep from sticking. 
  3. If you prefer to keep it simple, skip the onion, ginger, and green onion.  It still works, but I just like adding those vegetables if I have them. 
  4. Kimchi varies so widely in flavor and saltiness.  Stir fry in some soy sauce at the end if it needs more flavor. 
  5. You could try this with bacon instead of plain pork belly, but it may be very, very salty.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Protein: 5g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 104mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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