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Minimalist Bulgogi-inspired Ground Pork Rice Bowls

A Korean inspired bulgogi marinade transforms simple ingredients into a basic but tasty rice bowl that is meal prep friendly.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Pork
Servings: 7

Ingredients

  • 1200 g ground pork
  • 1800 g cabbage or vegetables of choice

Marinade

  • 6 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp vinegar
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 tsp ginger paste
  • 2 tsp garlic paste

Instructions

  • Get the ground pork into a big mixing bowl. Add marinade and mix until combined. Refrigerate overnight.
  • On the day of cooking, first make rice. Wash and cut vegetables.
  • Cook the cabbage with a skillet or wok in a bit of oil. Season with white pepper and salt to taste, and reserve.
  • In the same pan, cook the pork on medium heat, breaking it up as you stir.
  • Once the pork is cooked, taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Optionally garnish with finely minced spring onions and/or sesame seeds.
  • Assemble, serve and eat.