🐷 Buta Kimchi: The Ultimate Japanese Stamina Stir-Fry （豚キムチ）
Buta Kimchi (Pork & Kimchi) is one of Japan’s most beloved “stamina” dishes. Combining the fatigue-fighting Vitamin B1 of pork with the spicy, probiotic punch of kimchi, it’s a nutritional powerhouse that recharges your body in just 10 minutes.
🌏 My Kimchi Journey: A Flavor That Changed My World
My perspective on kimchi was transformed during a short-term study abroad trip to Australia. A Korean friend treated me to their homemade kimchi—it was vibrant red, thick, savory, and had a perfect balance of spice and sweetness. I still vividly remember the addition of Satsuma-age (fried fish cakes) in the mix!
While Japanese kimchi used to be light and mild like a salad (Asazuke), you can now find a huge variety of rich, authentic styles in Japanese supermarkets. The secret to great Buta Kimchi? Finding a brand of “Napa Cabbage Kimchi” that perfectly suits your taste buds.
💡 Quick English Phrase for your readers: If someone asks you, “What is Buta Kimchi?”, you can say:
“It’s a classic Japanese home-style stir-fry. We cook thinly sliced pork with fermented kimchi and garlic for a savory, spicy energy boost!”
📖 Explore More
Check out my other favorite ways to use this spicy superfood: 👉 [Recommended recipes using Kimchi]
💡 Why This Recipe Works
- The “Cabbage” Secret While many use napa cabbage, I love using fresh, green cabbage. It stays crunchy and provides a fantastic contrast to the juicy pork. Note: If substituting with bean sprouts or napa cabbage, double the volume as they shrink significantly when cooked.
- Choose Your Pork
- Pork Loin: For a firm, meaty bite.
- Pork Shoulder or Belly: For a tender, juicy texture.
- The “Yaki-Udon” Twist If you have leftovers, toss them with Udon noodles! Top with melted cheese and nori seaweed for a “Buta Kimchi Yaki-Udon” that is pure comfort in a bowl.
📉 NUTRITION FACTS (Total for 2 Servings)
Total (2 Servings)
- Calories: 701 kcal
- Protein: 45.2 g
- Total Fat: 47.3 g
- Total Carbohydrates: 29.3 g
- Sodium (Salt Equivalents): 5.4 g
Per Serving (1 Person)
- Calories: 350.5 kcal
- Protein: 22.6 g
- Total Fat: 23.65 g
- Total Carbohydrates: 14.65 g
- Sodium (Salt Equivalents): 2.7 g
📝 INGREDIENTS (2 Servings)
- Cabbage: 200g (Cut into 5cm squares)
- Garlic: 5g (Thinly sliced)
- Sesame Oil: 3g
- Pork loin: 220g
- Chicken Stock Powder: 2g (Granules)
- Napa Cabbage Kimchi: 150g (Including the juice)
- Mirin: 5g
💡 Pro-Tips for Success
- Choose “Napa Cabbage Kimchi”: For this recipe, Napa Cabbage Kimchi is the absolute best choice. While kimchi can be made from cucumbers or radish, they are not suitable for this stir-fry.
- The Secret to Tenderness: For a healthier option, we recommend using pork thigh or pork loin. For a juicy and tender dish, we recommend using pork belly or pork shoulder.
🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
- Sauté the Aromatics: Heat sesame oil in a pan and stir-fry the cabbage and garlic until fragrant.
- Separate the Veggies: Once the garlic smells amazing, remove the cabbage from the pan and set it aside on a plate.
- Cook the Pork: Add the pork to the same pan and stir-fry until the color changes. Pork loin will toughen if cooked for too long, so remove it from the plate once cooked through.
- The Grand Finale: Return the cabbage to the pan. Add the chicken stock powder, kimchi (with its juice), and mirin. Stir-fry over high heat.
- Finish: Once the liquid has mostly evaporated and the flavors have melded, it’s ready!
📖Related Link: Read the Japanese version of this article here! [10分でスタミナ補給！豚キムチ炒め]
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