Baek Jong-won Style Pork and Shiitake Mushroom Hot Pot Recipe

When you crave a warm stew, try making this rich and flavorful stew using shiitake mushrooms and pork. This recipe incorporates Baek Jong-won's tips, making it simple yet delicious.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

• Dried shiitake mushrooms: 30g (soaked)
• Pork: 200g (pork belly or shoulder butt)
• Green onion: 1 stalk
• Onion: 1/2
• Glass noodles: As needed (optional)

Broth

• Beef bone broth: 500ml (or anchovy kelp broth)
• Water: 500ml

Seasoning

• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Dark soy sauce (Nochu): 1/2 tbsp
• Korean chili powder: 1 tbsp
• Salt: To taste
• Black pepper: To taste
• Sesame oil: 1 tbsp

Garnish

• Chopped green onion
• Sesame seeds

Preparation

1. Prepare the shiitake mushrooms

• Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
• Don't discard the soaking water; use it for the broth.

2. Prepare the pork

• Cut the pork into bite-sized pieces.

3. Prepare the vegetables

• Finely chop the green onion and onion into bite-sized pieces.

Cooking Process

1. Stir-fry the pork

• Add sesame oil to a pot and heat over medium heat. Then add the pork and stir-fry.
• Stir-fry until the pork is browned to enhance the flavor.

2. Add the vegetables

• Add the onion to the pork and stir-fry until translucent.

3. Add the seasoning

• Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Korean chili powder, salt, and black pepper, and mix well.

4. Add the broth

• Pour the soaked shiitake mushrooms, the soaking water, and beef bone broth or anchovy kelp broth into the pot.
• Add 500ml of water and bring to a boil.

5. Simmer

• Once it boils over high heat, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
• Allow the pork to become tender and the broth to thicken.

6. Add glass noodles (optional)

• If using glass noodles, add them at the end of the simmering process and cook according to package instructions.

7. Adjust the seasoning

• Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.

Finishing and Serving

• Serve the finished stew in a bowl, garnished with chopped green onion and sesame seeds.
• Serve immediately while hot.

Baek Jong-won's Tips

• Using Shiitake Mushrooms: Even inexpensive shiitake mushrooms will work perfectly.
• Broth Substitute: Using broth made from anchovies and kelp will result in a cleaner taste.
• Seasoning Adjustment: Adjust the seasoning after the broth has reduced.
• Rich Aroma: Stir-frying with sesame oil creates a deep and rich flavor.

The Allure of this Dish

The deep flavor of the shiitake mushrooms and pork, combined with Baek Jong-won's simple yet effective cooking method, makes this recipe easy for anyone to make. Enjoying it with a warm bowl of rice will make it a perfect meal.

Enjoy! 😋