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By Miso Jen Kitchen

Ssamjang Pasta

Name: Ssamjang Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Korean, Mediterranean, Asian
Ingredients: 8 oz spaghetti; 4 oz pork belly (sliced); 1/2 medium onion diced; 3 minced garlic cloves; 1/2 cup chopped kimchi; 3 tbsp ssamjang; 1.25 cups heavy cream; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 tsp gochugaru (optional); Pasta water to loosen the sauce if needed; salt to taste; pepper to taste; grated parmesan cheese; chopped scallions; egg yolk raw

11 steps

Prep:10minCook:20min

Imagine perfectly cooked spaghetti coated in a creamy, spicy and slightly nutty ssamjang sauce, mixed with crispy pork belly, sautéed onions, and spicy kimchi. Topped with a rich egg yolk and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this dish is a mouthwatering mix of savory, spicy, and creamy goodness. Pair it with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for added protein or enjoy it as is!

Updated at: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 18:54:00 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories939.4 kcal (47%)

Total Fat62.4 g (89%)

Carbs69.8 g (27%)

Sugars9.7 g (11%)

Protein24.6 g (49%)

Sodium1033.1 mg (52%)

Fiber3.4 g (12%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

8 ozspaghetti

4 ozpork belly

0.5onion

½ cupkimchi

3 Tbspssamjang

1 ¼ cupsheavy cream

⅓ cupgrated parmesan cheese

½ tspgochugaru

optional

Pasta water

to loosen the sauce if needed

Garnish

grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Step 1

Boil a big pot of salted water. Cook the spaghetti until it’s al dente. Save a cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set it aside.

spaghetti8 oz

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork belly until it’s nice and crispy. Salt it to taste (just a sprinkle of salt). Take it out of the pan but leave the fat behind.

pork belly4 oz

Step 3

In the same pan, add the diced onion. Cook until the onion is soft.

onion0.5

Step 4

Add in the chopped kimchi and minced garlic. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.

kimchi½ cup

garlic cloves3

Step 5

Stir in the ssamjang paste and cook for 2 mins.

ssamjang3 Tbsp

Step 6

Turn the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream. Mix then simmer the sauce for 3-4 mins.

heavy cream1 ¼ cups

Step 7

Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and gochugaru (if using) until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.

grated parmesan cheese⅓ cup

Step 8

Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

salt

pepper

Step 9

Add the cooked spaghetti and crispy pork belly to the pan. Toss everything until the pasta is well coated with the sauce. If it’s too thick, add some of the reserved pasta water.

Pasta water

Step 10

Serve the pasta and sprinkle with extra Parmesan and scallions. You may also gently place an egg yolk on top of each serving for an extra creamy finish.