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Crunchy Korean Kimchi Pork Tacos with Scallion Salsa

Name: Crunchy Korean Kimchi Pork Tacos with Scallion Salsa
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g pork shoulder, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp gochujang, Korean chili paste; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp ginger, grated; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced; 1 green chili, finely chopped; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 8 hard taco shells; 1 cup kimchi, roughly chopped; 1 cucumber, julienned; 1 cup shredded lettuce; Lime wedges; Sriracha sauce

These Korean-inspired tacos combine spicy kimchi pork, crunchy taco shells, and a fresh scallion salsa for an extraordinary taste experience.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 22, 2026

Crunchy Korean Kimchi Pork Tacos with Scallion Salsa — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Pork Marinade

For the Scallion Salsa

For the Tacos

Optional Accompaniments

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 517 kcal
Protein: 34 g
Carbs: 28.5 g
Fat: 32.5 g
Fiber: 3.5 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2067 kcal
Protein: 136 g
Carbs: 114 g
Fat: 130 g
Fiber: 14 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
500g pork shoulder thinly sliced	1100	120	0	75	0
2 tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste	60	2	12	2	1
1 tbsp soy sauce	10	1	1	0	0
1 tbsp sesame oil	120	0	0	14	0
2 garlic cloves minced	8	0	2	0	0
1 tsp ginger grated	2	0	0	0	0
1 tbsp sugar	50	0	13	0	0
1 bunch scallions thinly sliced	32	2	7	0	2
1 green chili finely chopped	10	0	2	0	0
1 tbsp sesame oil	120	0	0	14	0
1 tbsp soy sauce	10	1	1	0	0
1 tsp rice vinegar	3	0	0	0	0
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds	16	0	0	1	0
8 hard taco shells	480	8	64	24	8
1 cup kimchi roughly chopped	15	1	3	0	1
1 cucumber julienned	16	1	4	0	1
1 cup shredded lettuce	5	0	1	0	1
Lime wedges	0	0	0	0	0
Sriracha sauce	20	0	4	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Pork

1
Mix marinade
In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sugar until well combined.
2
Coat Pork
Add the pork slices, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade.
3
Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.
Tip: For deeper flavors, marinate the pork overnight.

Preparing the Scallion Salsa

1
Combine ingredients
In a separate bowl, combine scallions and green chili.
2
Dress salsa
Drizzle sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar over the mixture.
3
Finish
Toss well and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish.

How to Make Crunchy Korean Kimchi Pork Tacos with Scallion Salsa

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Pork Stir Fry
Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook marinated pork until browned and cooked through.
2
Warming Shells
Briefly heat the taco shells in the oven as per package instructions for added crispiness.
3
Assembly
Fill each taco shell with a generous layer of pork, kimchi, cucumber, and lettuce.