Korean-Style Grilled Mushrooms
Pork Belly
These savory Korean-style grilled mushrooms are stir-fried with succulent pork belly, red onion, and bold BBQ seasoning. A perfect, quick dish to pair with beer.
Drawing inspiration from Korean barbecue culture, this dish brings together the deep, umami-rich flavor of seasoned mushrooms and the crispy richness of rendered pork belly. It is a straightforward, high-flavor stir-fry that captures the essence of a late-night street food snack, best enjoyed straight from the pan with a cold beverage.
Ingredients
- 300 g oyster mushrooms
- 150 g pork belly
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp Korean BBQ seasoning powder
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- to taste vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1Clean the mushrooms
Place the fresh oyster mushrooms into a clear glass bowl. Pour water over them and add starch, washing them thoroughly to gently remove any dirt or impurities from the delicate crevices.
Tip: Using a starch slurry acts as a gentle abrasive that helps lift dirt away without damaging the mushrooms. - 2Blanch the mushrooms
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the cleaned mushrooms, and blanch them briefly for 30–60 seconds. Remove immediately, drain well, and set aside to prepare for stir-frying.
Tip: Blanching helps clean the mushrooms and ensures they cook evenly when added to the hot pan later. - 3Sauté the pork belly
Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Add the small pieces of pork belly and stir-fry them continuously until the fat renders down and the edges become golden brown and slightly crispy.
Tip: Allowing the pork belly to render its fat slowly will provide a rich, flavorful base for the rest of the ingredients. - 4Add vegetables
Once the pork belly has rendered and turned golden, add the blanched mushrooms and sliced red onions into the hot pan. Toss vigorously to combine and sear the edges.
Tip: Keep the heat high when tossing in the vegetables so they sear and absorb the flavors rather than steaming. - 5Season the stir-fry
Sprinkle a generous amount of your favorite Korean BBQ seasoning powder directly over the mushrooms, onions, and pork belly in the pan.
Tip: If your Korean BBQ seasoning powder does not contain salt, taste and add a small pinch to balance the flavors. - 6Stir-fry with seasoning
Add the Korean BBQ seasoning powder to the pan. Stir-fry everything together over high heat until the seasoning is evenly coated and the mushrooms are fragrant and lightly caramelized.
Tip: Ensure the heat is high enough to get a nice sear on the mushrooms for better flavor.
