Best Easy Stir Fried Rice Cake with Pork Recipe

Stir-fried rice cakes with tender pork slices and vegetables make a satisfying, protein-rich meal. A family dinner favorite with fresh, savory flavors.

Cook 35 min Difficulty NORMAL 490 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • sliced pork shoulder 12 oz
  • Korean rice cakes (garaetteok, oval-cut) 3 cups
  • carrot 1 medium
  • green cabbage 2 cups
  • onion 1 small
  • scallions 3 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • soy sauce 4 tbsp
  • gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 tbsp
  • minced garlic 2 tsp
  • sugar 1.5 tbsp
  • sesame oil 1.5 tbsp
  • vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • ground black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 62 g 50%
Protein 21 g 17%
Fat 15 g 33%
Serving size 270g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Soak the rice cakes in warm water for 15 minutes if they are refrigerated or hardened, then drain and set aside.

  2. 2

    Slice the pork shoulder thinly and marinate with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 0.5 tbsp sugar, half the garlic, and a pinch of ground black pepper. Let it rest for 10 minutes while you prepare the vegetables.

  3. 3

    Cut the carrot into thin diagonal slices, shred the cabbage into bite-size pieces, julienne the onion, and slice the scallions into 2-inch lengths.

  4. 4

    In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated pork and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the meat starts to brown but is still juicy.

  5. 5

    Add the onion, carrot, and cabbage to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2 minutes, keeping the heat high and stirring constantly to prevent burning.

  6. 6

    Add the soaked rice cakes and scallions. Pour in the remaining soy sauce, gochujang, remaining garlic, sesame oil, the rest of the sugar, and a dash of black pepper. Stir well, ensuring every piece is coated with the sauce.

  7. 7

    Reduce heat to medium, add 2-3 tbsp water if needed to loosen the sauce, cover, and let cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the rice cakes are soft and the pork cooked through.

  8. 8

    Uncover and toss on high heat for an additional minute to combine flavors and lightly caramelize the ingredients. Serve hot.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this stir fried rice cake with pork recipe?
Pork shoulder and Korean rice cakes are the main ingredients that define both flavor and texture in this dish. The pork delivers richness and tenderness, while the chewy rice cakes provide signature bite. Combined with gochujang, soy sauce, and vegetables, they create a balanced and satisfying meal.
Q. How do I prevent the rice cakes from sticking or becoming mushy during cooking?
To prevent sticking and mushiness, soak the rice cakes only until softened and stir them in at medium heat as described. Add a little water if needed, but avoid overcooking or using excessive liquid. Stir constantly after adding the rice cakes, and finish with a brief toss over high heat for perfect chewy texture.
Q. How do I control the doneness of the pork and vegetables?
Begin by cooking the pork at medium-high heat just until it browns. Add vegetables after, and stir-fry quickly to retain their crunch. Keeping heat high and the cooking time short ensures the pork stays juicy and the veggies don’t become soggy.
Q. What is the nutrition breakdown per serving for this recipe?
Each serving of this stir-fried rice cake with pork contains 490 kcal, with approximately 62 grams of carbohydrates (50% of total calories), 21 grams of protein (17%), and 15 grams of fat (33%).
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