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Spicy Korean Pork Taco with Soy Lime Vinaigrette

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Enjoy the perfect fusion of Korean and Mexican flavors in our Spicy Korean pork taco made with gochujang. Drizzled with a zesty soy-lime vinaigrette for a mouthwatering twist!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Korean Fusion
Keyword gochujang pork, korean taco, korean-mexican fusion, pork taco, spicy pork taco
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 277
Author Holly Ford

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450g) pork shoulder thinly sliced
  • 1/2 large onion sliced
  • 3 tablespoon Korean chili paste (gochujang)
  • 2 tablespoon Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced ginger or 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup optional
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • corn tortillas or flour tortillas
  • 3 cups romaine lettuce shredded
  • 2 plum tomatoes chopped
  • ¼ red onion chopped
  • 1 handful cilantro chopped
  • shredded Mexican cheese blend optional

Soy Lime Vinaigrette

  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 tablespoon canola oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small mixing bowl combine chili paste, chili flakes, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and corn syrup, mix well.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine pork slices with the sauce, and mix well to coat all the pork slices gets incorporated with the sauce evenly.
  • Drizzle 1 Tbsp oil to the skillet and bring it over medium-high heat. Place pork over the skillet and add the sliced onion on top. When they sizzle, start tossing everything to cook evenly all the way or until the pork is fully cooked and onions are soft, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Assemble your taco with pork and vegetable toppings, drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve immediately.
  • For the soy lime vinaigrette, whisk all the ingredients until emulsified. Adjust the seasoning as you wish.

Nutrition

Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 389mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3080IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg