Samgyupsal sukju bokkeum (Stir-fried pork belly and bean sprouts)

Quick and easy stir-fried pork belly with bean sprouts in a simple sauce!

📝 Ingredients

• 8 ounces thinly sliced/shaved pork belly (대패 삼겹살) or other thinly sliced pork or beef (See note)
• 10 ounces bean sprouts (sukju, 숙주)
• 1/4 medium onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic (or 2 -3 plump garlic cloves, thinly sliced)
• 2 or 3 scallions (or 2 ounces garlic chives (buchu, 부추))
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce or oyster sauce (or 1 T each)
• 1 teaspoon sugar - optional
• pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds - optional

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut the meat into bite size pieces (about 2 to 3 inches long).
2. 2Give the bean sprouts a quick rinse, and drain. Thinly slice the onion, and cut the scallions (or garlic chives) into 2-inch pieces.
3. 3Heat a large pan over high heat until very hot. Add the pork, and stir-fry quickly until no longer pink. You don't need cooking oil if using pork belly, but use a tablespoon if needed. A non-stick pan helps with no additional oil as well,
4. 4Add the bean sprouts, garlic, and onion, and continue to stir fry until the bean sprouts have wilted slightly.
5. 5Add the soy sauce and/or oyster sauce, optional sugar and pepper to taste. Stir-fry quickly. Stir in the scallion (or garlic chives). Sprinkle with optional sesame seeds to serve.