Spicy Kimchi Pork Donburi with Gochujang & Sesame Oil

A flavorful and comforting donburi featuring tender pork belly, spicy kimchi, and a savory gochujang-sesame oil sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

750

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£3.21

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

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Ingredients

Servings

500gPork Belly(Sliced thinly (about 1/8 inch thick))

£4.50

200gKimchi(Roughly chopped)

£2.50

4cupsCooked Rice(Japanese short-grain rice is preferred)

£2.00

2stalksGreen Onions(Thinly sliced, for garnish)

£0.75

2tablespoonsSesame Seeds(Toasted, for garnish)

£0.30

2tablespoonsGochujang (Korean Chili Paste)(Adjust to your spice preference)

£0.50

2tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred)

£0.15

2tablespoonsMirin (Sweet Rice Wine)(Can substitute with sake or dry sherry + 1 tsp sugar)

£0.40

1tablespoonSesame Oil(Toasted sesame oil is best)

£0.25

2clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.10

1teaspoonGinger(Grated)

£0.10

1teaspoonSugar(Granulated sugar)

£0.05

1tablespoonVegetable Oil(For cooking)

£0.05

4Eggs(Optional, Fried or Poached)

£1.20

Total Cost

£12.85

£3.21 per serving

The Method

1
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sugar. Set aside.
2
Cook the pork: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced pork belly and cook until browned and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
3
Add kimchi and sauce: Add the chopped kimchi to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the gochujang sauce over the pork and kimchi, and cook until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Assemble the donburi: Divide the cooked rice among four bowls. Top each bowl with the spicy kimchi pork mixture. Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Add a fried or poached egg if desired.
5
Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (450g)

750 kcal / 3138 kJ

Carbs

55g

21% of RDA

Fat

45g

64% of RDA

Protein

35g

70% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

12 g

13% of RDA

Sodium

1200 mg

52% of RDA

Saturated Fat

18 g

90% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, marinate the pork belly in the gochujang sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.

If the sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water to thin it out.

Adjust the amount of gochujang to your preferred level of spiciness.

You can substitute the pork belly with other cuts of pork, such as pork shoulder or pork loin. Make sure to slice thinly.

Consider adding other vegetables like sliced onions or mushrooms during the cooking process.

Cooking Equipment

Large Skillet or Wok

Rice Cooker (optional)

Small Bowl

Wine Pairings

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