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Buta Kimchi Japanese Pork Belly Stir Fry

How to make traditional Buta Kimchi. Our easy Japanese Pork Belly Stir Fry recipe features spicy fermented cabbage & crispy fried pork belly.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: Buta Kimchi
Servings: 4
Calories: 501kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • French knife
  • whisk
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Light Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin
  • 2 tbsp Soju or Sake
  • 2 tbsp Oyster Sauce
  • 2 tbsp White Sugar
  • 1 tsp Sesame Oil
  • 12 oz Pork Belly thinly sliced
  • 50 g Scallions sliced
  • 200 g Kimchi chopped
  • 2 cups Bean Sprouts

Instructions

  • Whisk together soy sauce, mirin, soju/sake, oyster sauce, and sugar in a bowl and set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat, then coat with the sesame oil. Add the pork belly and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring regularly, until most of the fat has rendered and the meat is cooked through.
  • Add the scallions and cook until wilted, about 30 seconds. Stir in the kimchi and sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Fold in the bean sprouts and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes, until the sauce has thickened slightly and the sprouts are wilted but still crunchy.
  • Serve with steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 17.8g | Protein: 44.4g | Fat: 24.5g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 2703mg | Potassium: 244mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 8.6g | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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