Sizzling Kimchi and Pork Stir Fry with Sesame Noodles
A vibrant Korean-inspired stir fry combining spicy kimchi, tender pork belly, and chewy sesame noodles for a bold flavor explosion. This Korean-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs kimchi, pork belly, sesame oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups, chopped kimchi
- 1 lb, sliced into 1/4-inch strips pork belly
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 8 oz, soba or udon noodles
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp gochujang paste
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 stalks, sliced green onions
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok over high heat. Add 1 lb pork belly strips and 2 tbsp gochujang paste, stir-frying for 5 minutes until pork is browned and crisp.
- Step 2: Add 2 cups chopped kimchi and 3 tbsp soy sauce, cooking for 3 minutes until kimchi wilts and releases its juices.
- Step 3: Toss in 8 oz noodles and 1 tbsp honey, stirring for 4 minutes until noodles absorb the sauce and become glossy.
- Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 sliced green onions. Garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.
