<em>Dwaeji Bulgogi</em> (Korean-Style Spicy Grilled Pork) Recipe

Serves: 4 Save

Ingredients (16)

  • 1 medium onion (about 7 ounces; 200g), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 Asian pear (about 6 ounces; 170g), peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces (see note)
  • 3 scallions (60g), white and green parts divided, white parts cut into 1/4-inch pieces, green parts thinly sliced
  • 5 garlic cloves (25g)
  • 1-inch piece (1/2 ounce; 14g) fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
  • 1 cup (240ml; 240g) gochujang (Korean chili paste)
  • 1/4 cup (25g) fine ground gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Korean rice syrup (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) mirin
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon (6g) freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 lb (1.3kg) pork shoulder or belly, cut into 1/4-inch-thick pieces (see note)
  • 2 tablespoons (12g) toasted white sesame seeds
  • Ssamjang (Korean barbecue dipping sauce)
  • Lettuce and perilla leaves, steamed rice, thinly sliced garlic, chilies, and scallions, and assorted banchan

Directions

Learn how to make this recipe at Serious Eats

Discover fascinating facts and health benefits about some of the ingredients in the recipe, including other delicious recipes!