Daeji Jorim

Daeji Jorim is a flavorful Korean braised pork dish that's tender and infused with a sweet and spicy sauce. This Halal version allows everyone to enjoy the authentic taste of Korea while adhering to dietary restrictions.

Ingredients

• Pork shoulder (cubed) - 300 grams
• Soy sauce (halal) - 50 ml
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions (chopped) - 2 stalks
• Water - 200 ml
• Carrot (sliced) - 1 medium
• Potato (cubed) - 1 medium

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Add the cubed pork shoulder to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the soy sauce, gochugaru, honey, and water. Bring to a simmer.
4. Add the sliced carrot and cubed potato to the pot. Cover and cook for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Once the pork and vegetables are tender, uncover and let the sauce reduce for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Pork provides a good source of protein and essential amino acids.
• Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and aids digestion.

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