Kimchi Pork Donburi (Rice Bowl)

A savory Korean-Japanese rice bowl featuring crisp caramelized kimchi, tender thinly sliced pork, and a rich runny fried egg over hot rice.

Ingredients

• 200 g thinly sliced pork
• 200 g kimchi
• 2 tbsp kimchi juice
• 1/4 onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 egg
• 1 cup cooked white rice
• optional chopped green onions
• to taste toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1Coat the pork

   

   Place 200 grams of thinly sliced pork onto a tray. Sprinkle flour evenly over the meat and toss it by hand until every slice is well coated. This step helps to thicken the sauce and gives the pork a better texture.

   Tip: Make sure to separate the slices as you toss them so the flour coats all sides evenly.
2. 2Fry the Garlic and Pork

   

   Fry the garlic slices in sesame oil, then add the flour-coated pork and stir-fry until it changes color.

   Tip: Coat the pork evenly with flour to help lock in moisture during stir-frying.
3. 3Stir-fry the pork

   

   Once the garlic slices are fragrant in the sesame oil, add the flour-coated pork into the pan. Stir-fry the meat continuously over the heat until it changes color completely.

   Tip: Keep the heat at a medium-high level to get a nice sear on the pork without burning the garlic.
4. 4Add the onions

   

   After the pork has browned, add a quarter of a sliced onion to the pan. Mix it well with the pork and continue cooking until the onions begin to soften slightly.

   Tip: Slicing the onions thinly ensures they cook at the same pace as the pork and blend well into the dish.
5. 5Mix in the kimchi

   

   Pour an equal weight of kimchi, along with a splash of its flavorful juice, directly into the pan with the pork and onions. Turn the heat to high and stir-fry everything together until the mixture reaches a slightly dry, caramelized state.

   Tip: The kimchi and its juice contain all the seasoning you need, providing a rich, savory, and spicy flavor profile.
6. 6Fry an egg

   

   In a separate small frying pan, heat a little oil and crack in an egg. Fry it to your desired doneness—leaving the yolk runny is highly recommended for mixing into the donburi.

   Tip: Serve this dish by placing the hot kimchi pork over a bowl of rice, topping it with this fried egg, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.
7. 7Assemble and Garnish the Rice Bowl

   

   Serve the cooked kimchi pork over rice, place a fried egg on top, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

   Tip: No extra seasoning is needed as the kimchi and pork flavor is already rich and perfect.

Storage & Reheating

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