Spicy Korean Pork Rice Bowls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Meat
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1 lb pork loin, roast sliced thin
→ Marinade
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1/2 cup gochujang
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5 cloves minced garlic
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1 Tbs grated ginger
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1 small onion, grated
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1 pear, grated
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1 Fuji apple, grated
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1/2 cup soy sauce
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1 Tbs sesame oil
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1 Tbs sugar
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1/3 cup chopped green onion
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
→ Bowl Components
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1 lb pkg rice noodles, prepared according to pkg directions
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2-3 cups cooked white rice
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Sriracha Mayo (found at Walmart)
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Teriyaki Sauce
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White sesame seeds
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Green onions, sliced
# Instructions:
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Place your thinly sliced pork loin in a large ziplock bag. In a bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients - gochujang, minced garlic, grated ginger, grated onion, grated pear, grated apple, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, green onions, and pepper. Pour this flavorful mixture over the pork, seal the bag, and give it a good massage to make sure all the meat is coated.
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Pop that bag in the refrigerator and let it marinate for at least 6-8 hours. If you can leave it overnight, even better - the flavors will really sink in and make your pork extra delicious.
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When you're ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add both the pork and all of the marinade to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is tender and completely cooked through, with no pink remaining.
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While the pork is cooking, prepare your rice noodles according to the package directions. Make sure your white rice is also cooked and ready to go.
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Start with a base of white rice in your serving bowls. Top with a portion of the cooked rice noodles. Arrange several slices of the spicy marinated pork on top of the noodles.
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Drizzle each bowl with sriracha mayo and teriyaki sauce - be as generous as you like! Finish by sprinkling with white sesame seeds and sliced green onions for a fresh pop of color and flavor.
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Serve immediately while everything is still warm. Let everyone mix up their bowl before digging in to get all those amazing flavors combined.
# Notes:
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Gochujang is a Korean red chili paste that adds both spiciness and a deep umami flavor to this dish.
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The grated pear and apple in the marinade help tenderize the pork while adding natural sweetness.
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Feel free to adjust the amount of sriracha mayo to control the spice level of your finished bowl.
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For a lower-carb option, you can skip either the rice or noodles and double up on the other component.