Pork Bulgogi with Spring Vegies
Pork Bulgogi with Spring Vegies is a deliciously vibrant dish that combines tender pork marinated in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce with crisp spring vegetables. This easy-to-make recipe offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it a fantastic choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Serve it wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves for an interactive dining experience that will impress your family and friends.
- Author: Jennifer
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 2 tablespoons gochujang
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar (brown sugar preferred)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 4 spring onions, sliced diagonally
- Lettuce leaves for serving
- Optional: 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, toasted sesame seeds for garnish
- Marinate the pork: In a bowl, combine sliced pork tenderloin, gochujang, soy sauce, minced garlic, sugar, and sesame oil. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the vegetables: Julienne the carrots and slice the bell peppers and spring onions.
- Cook the pork: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Add marinated pork and sauté until golden brown and cooked through (5-7 minutes).
- Add veggies: Stir in carrots and bell peppers during the last few minutes of cooking until they're tender yet still vibrant (3-4 minutes).
- Final touches: Mix in spring onions right before serving. Serve wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate the pork overnight. Swap vegetables based on seasonal availability or personal preference. Increase heat by adding chili flakes or serve with extra gochujang.