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Creamy Korean Ssamjang Pasta

Deliciously Creamy Korean Ssamjang Pasta with Pork Belly Recipe

This Creamy Korean Ssamjang Pasta fuses Italian and Korean flavors for a unique meal experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Korean
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g spaghetti
  • 150 g pork belly ~2 slabs
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoon Ssamjang
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese + more for serving
  • 200 g Cream ~¾ cup
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Red pepper flakes to taste
  • Reserved pasta water
  • Salt to taste
  • Garnish Green onions, Soft boiled egg, Parmesan cheese, Kimchi (optional)

Equipment

  • Pan
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Pan-fry pork belly until cooked through. Cut into smaller chunks, lightly season with salt, and set aside.
  2. Add pasta to salted boiling water.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic and ssamjang. Add cream, stir together and simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add pork belly to reheat.
  4. Once pasta is al dente, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before straining. Add pasta to sauce and mix in parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in pasta water a little bit at a time while mixing until the sauce is nice and silky.
  5. Season with salt to taste if necessary. Top with more parmesan cheese, spring onions, and a soft boiled egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This Fusional dish balances rich flavors and creamy textures, ideal for both casual dinners and impressive gatherings.

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