Crunchy Korean Kimchi Pork Tacos with Scallion Salsa

Name: Crunchy Korean Kimchi Pork Tacos with Scallion Salsa
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g pork shoulder; 2 tbsp gochujang; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tsp ginger; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 bunch scallions; 1 green chili; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds; 8 hard taco shells; 1 cup kimchi; 1 cucumber; 1 cup shredded lettuce; Lime wedges; Sriracha sauce

A Fusion Taco with Korean Flavors

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

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pork Marinade

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

For the Scallion Salsa

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

For the Tacos

8 hard taco shells

1 cup kimchi

roughly chopped

1 cucumber

julienned

1 cup shredded lettuce

Optional Accompaniments

Lime wedges

Sriracha sauce

Preparation

Marinating the Pork

Mix marinade

In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sugar until well combined.

Coat Pork

Add the pork slices, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade.

Chill

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for best results.

For deeper flavors, marinate the pork overnight.

Preparing the Scallion Salsa

Combine ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine scallions and green chili.

Dress salsa

Drizzle sesame oil, soy sauce, and rice vinegar over the mixture.

Finish

Toss well and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish.

Cooking Process

Pork Stir Fry

Heat a pan over medium-high heat and cook marinated pork until browned and cooked through.

Warming Shells

Briefly heat the taco shells in the oven as per package instructions for added crispiness.

Assembly

Fill each taco shell with a generous layer of pork, kimchi, cucumber, and lettuce.

Plating & Serving