Cooking for one in Korea: Pork and Bok Choy Stir Fry

One of the hardest things about being a foreigner in Korea is finding foods to cook and enjoying what you make. I've always had a love for food-- and have created some wonderful dishes for one while here in Korea.  It's easy to pop in some curry in the microwave- but not as easy to create savory dishes on a two burner propane stove, minus an oven.

The ingredients found in the recipe are easy to find in just about any Korean market or supermarket. This recipe is light and tasty and is great served over rice or noodles (and if you're actually in Korea- Ramen). Enjoy

Pork and Bok Choy Stir Fry

3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce (you can find this at Home Plus)
pinch of red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons canola oil
Boneless pork loin cut into chunks
1 carrot chopped
2 garlic gloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
2 baby bok choy, thinly sliced
4 green onions


1. Combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce and pepper flakes until smooth. I add a touch of water to the mix.

2. In a large non stick skillet, heat the oil. Add the garlic and half the onions to flavor the oil.


3. Add the pork, carrots until lightly browned. Add the ginger, stir fry for 2 minutes. Slowly add the sauce mixture, and stir. 

4.Add the bok choy and stir fry another 2 minutes, until sauce is thickened and the bok choy is wilted. Add remaining green onions.









5.Serve with rice or noodles (but if your of the low carb variety- serve it on it's own).