When you need a filling meal on a busy day without spending much time in the kitchen, a simple rice bowl is hard to beat. This Daepae Samgyeopsal Rice Bowl, made with thin-sliced Korean pork belly, comes together quickly in one pan with onions and a sweet-savory sauce. Softly cooked eggs add extra richness and moisture, balancing the savory pork beautifully. Spoon the saucy pork belly and tender eggs over warm rice for an easy 10-minute meal.
⏱️ Cooking Time: About 10 minutes
🍳 Difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆ Easy
✓ Ingredients (1–2 Servings)
🥣 Main Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) daepae samgyeopsal (thin-sliced pork belly)
- 1/2 onion
- 2 large eggs
- 1–2 bowls cooked rice
🧂 Sauce & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1 tbsp tonkatsu sauce (or steak sauce)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 90 ml (3 fl oz / 1/2 Korean paper cup) water
(Measurement guide: 1 tbsp = 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml, 1 Korean paper cup = 180 ml / 6.1 fl oz)
✓ How to Make Daepae Samgyeopsal Rice Bowl
- Slice the onion: Thinly slice 1/2 onion and set aside.
- Cook the pork belly: Add 200 g (7 oz) thin-sliced pork belly to a preheated skillet and cook until lightly golden.
- Sauté the onion: Push the pork belly toward the edges of the skillet and add the sliced onion to the center. Cook it in the rendered pork fat until translucent. Sautéing the onion directly in the pork fat gives the dish a richer savory flavor.
- Simmer the sauce: Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp tonkatsu sauce, 1 tbsp sugar, and 90 ml (3 fl oz) water. Reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce slightly reduces and coats the pork and onion.
- Add the eggs: Lightly beat 2 eggs in a bowl, then pour them evenly over the pork and onion mixture.
- Cook until softly set: Gently stir the eggs once or twice, then cover the skillet or cook over low heat for 1–2 minutes. Spoon everything over warm rice while the eggs are still soft and tender. Avoid overcooking the eggs so they stay moist.
✓ Key Tip for a Perfect Pork Belly Rice Bowl
- Once the sauce is added, do not keep the skillet over high heat. The sugar and sauces can reduce and burn very quickly. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 1–2 minutes so the sauce stays glossy and slightly saucy rather than becoming too thick.
✓ Serving Tips
- Top the finished rice bowl with finely sliced scallions or green onion for a fresh aroma and extra texture.
- Add a small amount of wasabi if you want a sharp accent that balances the richness of the pork belly.
- For extra heat, add 1/2 thinly sliced Cheongyang chili together with the soy sauce while the sauce simmers.
✓ How to Choose Good Pork
- Check the color: Look for lean meat with a clear pale pink to light pink color.
- Check the fat: Choose pork with white, firm fat that is evenly distributed.
- Check the surface: The meat should have a resilient texture without excessive liquid or blood collecting on the surface.
✓ Pork Belly Nutrition per 100 g (3.5 oz)
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g (3.5 oz) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 372.00 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0.00 g |
| Protein | 13.90 g |
| Fat | 33.31 g |
| Sodium | 56.00 mg |
Values are based on 100 g (3.5 oz) of raw pork belly. Actual nutrition may vary depending on breed, cut, product, and cooking method.
Source: Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Korea) – Food Nutrition Database, Raw Ingredients
✓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How much should I cook the eggs for the best texture?
Turn off the heat when the eggs are about 70–80% set and still look slightly soft on top. This keeps them moist and tender when served over the hot rice.
Q2. What should I do if the sauce reduces too quickly and becomes too salty?
The liquid evaporates quickly over high heat, so keep the skillet at medium-low once the sauce is added. If it reduces too much, add 2–3 tbsp water and briefly simmer again to loosen the sauce and balance the seasoning.
Q3. What can I use instead of tonkatsu sauce or steak sauce?
You can substitute it with 1 tbsp regular soy sauce plus 1/2 tsp oyster sauce, or add a small amount of oligosaccharide syrup to maintain the sweet-and-savory balance.
With thin-sliced pork belly, eggs, and onion, you can make a satisfying Daepae Samgyeopsal Rice Bowl with a glossy sweet-and-savory sauce in just 10 minutes. The tender pork, soft eggs, and sauce-soaked rice make it an especially convenient choice when you do not have time to prepare several side dishes.
Serve it generously over warm rice whenever you need a quick lunch, easy dinner, or comforting one-bowl meal.
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