Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi (Family-Friendly Healthier Version)
⏱️ 40 minutes👥 4 servings❤️ Taste: /10
Nutrition Facts
Calories
450
Protein
32g
Carbs
38g
Fiber
5g
Health Benefits
Gut Health7/10
Anti-Inflammatory7/10
Blood Sugar Control8/10
Ingredients
- •• 1 pound lean pork tenderloin, thinly sliced (instead of pork belly)
- •• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- •• 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- •• 2 tablespoons honey (instead of brown sugar)
- •• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- •• 4 cloves garlic, minced
- •• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- •• 1 Asian pear, grated (or apple)
- •• 1 yellow onion, sliced
- •• 3 scallions/green onions, chopped
- •• 2 cups brown rice, cooked (instead of white rice)
- •• 1 tablespoon olive oil (instead of vegetable oil)
Instructions
- 11. Mix soy sauce, gochugaru, honey, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and grated pear
- 22. Toss sliced pork in marinade. Refrigerate 30 minutes
- 33. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat
- 44. Cook pork in batches until browned, 2-3 minutes per side
- 55. Add onions, cook until softened, 3-4 minutes
- 66. Return all pork to pan, add scallions, stir-fry 1 minute
- 77. Serve over brown rice
Smart Substitutions
Pork belly→Pork tenderloin
Less saturated fat, leaner protein
💡 None, protein swap
Brown sugar→Honey
Natural sweetener with minerals
💡 25% lower
White rice→Brown rice
More fiber, nutrients
💡 35% lower