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steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot

-20kg Weight Loss Steamed Cabbage with Pork Belly, Korean Hot Pot

Today I'm going to introduce you to a Steamed Napa Cabbage with Pork Belly, Korean hot pot style for weight loss. This dish I used to eat a lot when I was losing 20 kg. It's a low-carb, veggie-packed, high-protein Korean diet food that's both healthy and delicious.
Servings 1 person
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
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Equipment

  • 1 wok (wide and deep pan)
  • 1 a lid for the wok (essential)
  • 1 Knife & cutting board
  • 1 Bowl
  • 1 Spoon
  • 1 Tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g pork belly
  • 1/4 head napa cabbage
  • 1 stalk green onion
  • 4 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp soju (cooking wine works as well)

Pork Seasoning

  • 1 pinch salt
  • 3 turns black pepper
  • 1 tbsp soju (cooking wine or white wine works too)

Soy Sauce Dressing

  • 2 tbsp soy sauce yangjo ganjang
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1 tbsp matsul (optional, you can add water)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp wasabi
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional)
  • 2 small chili peppers (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the pork belly into 3cm pieces. Season the pork belly with salt and black pepper, then mix with 3 tbsp of soju.
    steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot
  • Cut the baby Napa cabbage into 3cm-long pieces.
  • Cut the green onion into large 4–5cm pieces.
    steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot

Make the special dipping sauce

  • Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp cooking wine, 1 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp wasabi, and 1 tsp sesame seeds (optional) in a bowl. Add 2 small chili peppers (optional garnish) and mix well.
    steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot

Layer the ingredients in a pot

  • Spread the cabbage evenly on the bottom, placing the thicker stems at the base.
    steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot
  • Layer the green onions on top of the cabbage and place the pork belly on top.
    steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot

Steam

  • Add 4 tbsp water + 2 tbsp soju to the pot.
  • Cover with a lid and steam over medium-low heat for 15 minutes.
  • If you smell burning, add 2–3 extra spoonfuls of water and lower the heat. Avoid opening the lid too often, as the dish cooks by steaming.
  • After 15 minutes, add mung bean sprouts to the center.
    steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot
  • To keep the sprouts crunchy, steam for only 7–10 more minutes.

Steamed Cabbage with Pork Belly 삼겹살 배추찜

  • Jal meokgetseumnida! 잘 먹겠습니다!
    steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot
  • Dip the tender pork and vegetables into the tangy sweet soy sauce for an amazing flavor.
    steamed pork cabbage korean hot pot
Calories: 800kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: beef, comfort food, diet, easy, healthy, home food, quick, warm

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