Spicy Pork Bolgogi

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• Marinade
• 1/2 tsp ginger paste
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1 medium onion
• 3 1/2 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp mirin cooking wine
• 3 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 1 1/2 lb. pork, thinly sliced
• White rice, prepared
• 3 green onions, sliced
• Sesame seeds

Directions

1. To make the marinade, combine the ginger, garlic, and onion in a food processor and puree.  Transfer to a mixing bowl.
2. Add all remaining marinade ingredients to the puree and mix together.  Add the pork and toss to cover.
3. Cover the marinade & pork mixture and refrigerate at least 1 hour, ideally 12 hours.
4. Heat some oil in a large skillet over high heat.  Add the pork with the marinade and cook on high until cooked and the sauce has thickened, about 12-18 minutes.
5. Serve immediately over white rice.  Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.

Adapted from Pups with Chop Sticks.