Spicy Pork Belly

Spicy Pork Belly is a tantalizing Korean dish that combines succulent, tender pork belly with a fiery marinade, delivering an explosion of flavors. Perfectly suited for a keto diet, this dish is rich in healthy fats and spices, making it a delightful dinner option.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 500 grams
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Green onions (sliced) - 2 stalks
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Lettuce leaves (for serving) - 4 large leaves

Steps

1. Begin by cutting the pork belly into bite-sized cubes.
2. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, red pepper flakes, and black pepper to create the marinade.
3. Add the pork belly cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge for deeper flavor).
4. Heat a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated pork belly, cooking until browned and crispy, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Once cooked, remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
6. Serve the spicy pork belly in lettuce leaves, allowing each person to create their own wraps.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 37 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in healthy fats, promoting satiety and energy.
• Contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties from garlic and ginger.

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