Name: Korean Spicy Pork Stew Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 300–340g pork, sliced; 1 tbsp (10g) perilla oil (or sesame oil); 2 tbsp (85g) gochujang (Korean red chili paste); ½ tbsp (23g) soybean paste; 2 tbsp (14g) chili powder; 700ml water; ½ onion, chopped; 2 shiitake mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 1 green onion, sliced; ½ zucchini, chopped; 1 tbsp (20g) minced garlic; 1 tbsp (10g) sesame oil

Directions

1. Step

Chop the onion, zucchini, green onion, shiitake mushrooms, and tomato. Heat a pot over medium heat and add 1 tbsp of perilla oil. Add the pork and sauté until the exterior turns white.

2. Step

Add the chili powder, gochujang, and soybean paste. Stir-fry until the seasonings coat the pork and become fragrant.

3. Step

Once the mixture starts sizzling, pour in 700ml of water. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Then, add the tomato, shiitake mushrooms, and onion. Continue simmering for another 10 minutes.

4. Step

Add the green onion and zucchini. Stir well and simmer uncovered for 5 more minutes. Finally, mix in the minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Turn off the heat and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil.