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Korean Inspired Gochujang Pork Belly and Sesame Pear Slaw

Korean Inspired Gochujang Pork Belly and Sesame Pear Slaw

with Kimchi Rice and Cucumber Salad

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamPublished on May 28, 2025

Our Korean Inspired Gochujang Pork Belly and Sesame Pear Slaw is inspired by classic restaurant dishes, focused on making a gourmet ingredient shine with a combination of premium sides and flavours.

Tags:
Spicy
Allergens:
Egg
Mustard
Sesame
Wheat
Cereals containing gluten
Soya

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total45 minutes
Active 30 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

serving amount

150 grams

Jasmine Rice

1 unit(s)

Pear

1 unit(s)

Lime

120 grams

Coleslaw Mix

64 grams

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Egg, Mustard)

5 grams

Roasted White Sesame Seeds

(Contains: Sesame May contain traces of: Almonds, Brazil nuts, Cashew nuts, Pecan Nuts, Peanut, Hazelnuts, Macadamia Nuts, Pistachio nuts, Nuts)

20 milliliter(s)

Sesame Oil

(Contains: Sesame)

20 milliliter(s)

Soy Sauce

(Contains: Wheat, Cereals containing gluten, Soya)

1 unit(s)

Baby Cucumber

50 grams

Gochujang Paste

(Contains: Soya)

280 grams

Pork Belly

15 grams

Honey

1 sachet(s)

Vegan Kimchi

(Contains: Soya)

Not included in your delivery

300 milliliter(s)

Water for the Rice

½ tsp

Sugar for the Dressing

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)3607 kJ
Energy (kcal)862 kcal
Fat34.7 g
of which saturates8.1 g
Carbohydrate95 g
of which sugars28.1 g
Dietary Fibre6.8 g
Protein45.7 g
Salt4.4 g
Potassium140.3 mg
Calcium15.8 mg
Iron0.8 mg
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Large Saucepan
Bowl
Zester
Chopping Board
Knife
Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

1

Pour the water for the rice (see pantry for amount) into a medium saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.

Stir in the rice and 0.25 tsp salt and bring to the boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium and cover with the lid.

Leave to cook for 10 mins, then remove the pan from the heat (still covered) and leave to the side for another 10 mins or until ready to serve (the rice will continue to cook in its own steam).

2

While the rice cooks, quarter the pear lengthways (no need to peel), remove the core and thinly slice lengthways.

Zest and cut the lime into wedges.

In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, sliced pear, half the lime juice, a pinch of lime zest, half the mayo and half the sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper.

3

In a medium bowl, mix the sesame oil, the remaining lime juice, half the soy sauce and the sugar for the dressing (see pantry for amount).

Trim the cucumber, then halve lengthways. Thinly slice widthways. Toss through the dressing.

In a small bowl, mix the remaining mayo with half the gochujang. Add a splash of water until the sauce is a drizzling consistency.

4

Remove the pork belly from the packaging. Cut into 1cm slices widthways. Heat a large frying pan on medium-high heat (no oil). 

Once the pan is hot, add the pork slices. Fry until the pork has browned all over, 5-6 mins.

Meanwhile, make your glaze by combining the honey and remaining gochujang in another small bowl. TIP: If your honey has hardened, put the sachet in a bowl of hot water for 1 min to loosen.

5

When the pork has browned, drain and discard any excess fat. IMPORTANT: Ensure the pork is piping hot throughout.

Turn the heat down to medium and add the gochujang glaze. Turn the pork belly slices in the sauce so everything's coated. Remove from the heat.

Just before you're ready to serve, mix the remaining soy sauce and half the kimchi through the rice. 

6

Transfer your pork belly slices to a plate and drizzle over the gochujang mayo. Sprinkle over the remaining sesame seeds.

Spoon your kimchi rice into a bowl and top with the remaining kimchi. 

Serve your pear slaw and cucumber salad in separate bowls alongside.

Enjoy! 

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