Spicy Pork Belly Bites

Spicy Pork Belly Bites are a savory and flavorful Korean snack, perfect for sharing or enjoying as a high-protein treat. The crispy texture combined with a spicy glaze makes these bites irresistible.

Spicy Pork Belly Bites
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Korean
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork belly - 300 grams, cut into bite-sized cubes
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Gochujang (Korean chili paste) - 1 tablespoon
  • Honey - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Green onions - 2, chopped for garnish
  • Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon, for garnish

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, gochujang, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper to create a marinade.
  2. Add the pork belly cubes to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Preheat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated pork belly cubes in a single layer, reserving the marinade.
  4. Cook the pork belly for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until crispy and browned.
  5. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken and glaze the pork belly.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer the pork belly bites to a serving plate. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Carbs: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 35 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
  • Contains beneficial spices like ginger and garlic, which may boost the immune system.

Tags

KoreanHigh ProteinSnack