Spicy Korean Pork
Fans of spice will love this quick and simple Spicy Korean Pork recipe made with sesame oil, gochujang and Minute® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Ready to Serve Jasmine Rice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- 1/2 lb diced pork tenderloin
- 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sliced green onion
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Instructions
Learn how to make this simple and delicious Spicy Korean Pork with sesame oil, gojuchang and Minute® Ready to Serve Rice Jasmine Rice.
Step 1
Heat rice according to package directions.
Step 2
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and pork. Brown for 3 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in gochujang and soy sauce. Cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Serve over rice, garnished with green onions.
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How Spicy is Korean Pork?
How spicy you make this dish depends entirely on the brand of gochujang you use. That said, the majority of types of gochujang have a mild flavor so the spice shouldn’t be too overwhelming. If you do want to turn up the heat in this dish, feel free to add in some additional ingredients like hot chili powder or Sriracha sauce.
Fans of spice should also check out this recipe for Spicy Mango Chicken.
How Can I Use Jasmine Rice?
Jasmine rice can be used in a wide variety of different meals, from savory recipes to sweet. That said, it works especially well in Asian stir-fry recipes, or as an accompaniment to roasts and stews.
For another dish that uses jasmine rice, check out this Quick Nasi Goreng.
What’s the Difference Between Sesame Oil and Olive Oil?
The main difference between these two cooking oils is that one is made from sesame seeds and the other from olives. Sesame oil has a nuttier flavor while olive oil has a more buttery flavor. Regular sesame oil has a milder flavor and toasted sesame oil has a stronger taste.
Another easy recipe that uses sesame oil is this Easy Sesame Hoisin Shrimp with Rice and Quinoa.
How to Mince Garlic
To mince a clove of garlic, begin by crushing it using the flat blade of a knife. You can then remove its papery skin. Then, slice the clove lengthwise. Turn the slices and chop them roughly. Once you have done this, scrape everything up and repeat the process, chopping the garlic until it is very finely minced.
Once you have properly mastered how to mince garlic, try mixing it into a recipe like this Garlic-Butter Kale Rice.
Other Meal Inspiration
For something with Latin American flavor, learn how to make this Mexican Rice Recipe.
