Main ingredients 🥩
whole pork bellygochujangred pepper powderlight soy saucegarlicoyster sauceMa La saucequail eggsbean sprouts
Ttukdak Hyung's Whole Pork Belly Ma La Stew with Dipping Peanut Sauce
A hearty dish featuring whole pork belly and quail eggs simmered in a spicy Ma La sauce, served with crisp bean sprouts and a savory peanut dipping sauce.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Highly recommended for those who love bold, numbing, and spicy flavors
- ⭐ Perfect for those who enjoy hearty meat paired with diverse ingredients
- ⭐ Ideal for special occasions when you want to serve an impressive main course
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- whole pork belly : 600g
- water : 2 cups
- gochujang : 1 tablespoon
- red pepper powder : 1 tablespoon
- light soy sauce : 1 tablespoon
- sugar : 1 tablespoon
- mirin : 1 tablespoon
- corn syrup : 1 tablespoon
- minced garlic : 1 tablespoon
- oyster sauce : 1 tablespoon
- black pepper : 1/2 tablespoon
- store-bought Ma La sauce : 2 tablespoons
- quail eggs : 200g
- bean sprouts : a handful
- peanut jam : 2 tablespoons
- light soy sauce : 2 tablespoons
- water : 2 tablespoons
- minced green onion : 1 tablespoon
- minced green chili : 1 tablespoon
- sesame seeds : 1 tablespoon
Recipe 🍳
- Cut 600g of whole pork belly into bite-sized pieces and sear all sides until golden brown.
- Add 2 cups of water, 1 tablespoon gochujang, 1 tablespoon red pepper powder, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons store-bought Ma La sauce to the seared pork belly. Mix well to coat.
- Add 200g of quail eggs and simmer uncovered until the broth reduces.
- Finally, add a handful of bean sprouts and quickly stir-fry until crisp. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top to finish.
- In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons peanut jam, 2 tablespoons light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon minced green onion, 1 tablespoon minced green chili, and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds. Mix thoroughly.
- Microwave the mixed sauce for 1 minute to complete.
- Sear the whole pork belly until golden, then braise it in Ma La sauce ingredients.
- Add quail eggs and reduce the sauce; once thickened, quickly stir in bean sprouts.
- Serve with the prepared peanut dipping sauce.
Cooking tips 💡
- Cut the whole pork belly into bite-sized pieces and sear the edges well to remove excess fat and enhance the rich, savory flavor.
- Add the bean sprouts at the last moment and stir-fry quickly to preserve their crisp texture.
- Grind the sesame seeds finely before sprinkling for an even richer, nuttier aroma.
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