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Spicy Gochujang Pork Rice Bowls recipe

A ground pork recipe you'll love -- with fiery, spicy Gochujang! An easy Korean-inspired stir fry made with mince pork and pantry ingredients. Get your Korean fix with exciting, satisfying, 15-minute Gochujang Pork Rice Bowls!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: Bowls, Gochujang, Pork
Servings: 4
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Lis Lam

Equipment

  • Wok (a non-stick skillet can also work)
  • Large spatula

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 small onion or 1/2 large onion (chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 inch ginger (minced)

Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup Gochujang (Korean fermented chili paste)
  • 2 Tbsp Mirin (Korean cooking wine)
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil

Garnish:

  • 2 green onions (chopped)
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Marinate ground pork. In a medium bowl, add marinade ingredients: Gochujang, mirin, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix with a fork until well combined. Add ground pork directly into the marinade. Mix with the fork until well combined.
  • Cook aromatics. Heat a wok over medium high heat. When the wok is hot but not smoking, add 2 Tbsp neutral oil (I use grapeseed oil). Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger and cook until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Cook pork. Add marinated pork and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Break up the ground pork with a metal spatula or wooden spoon, about 4-5 minutes.
  • TIP: Keep cooking until the pork caramelizes and you see crispy bits here and there, about 2-3 minutes more.
  • Garnish. Garnish by adding chopped green onion and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
  • Serve. Divide pork evenly into 4 bowls, over a bed of warm rice. Serve with kimchi on the side. Optional: add avocado, cucumber, a fried egg, or any other vegetable of your choice. Enjoy!

Notes

*Gochujang comes in different spice levels. There's a range from mild to very spicy. Be sure to check the label when purchasing.

Nutrition

Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 386mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg