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Creamy Korean Ssamjang (쌈장) Pasta ??

Creamy Korean Ssamjang Pasta

Creamy Korean Ssamjang Pasta is a delightful fusion dish combining rich flavors with comforting textures for a memorable meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Italian, Korean
Calories: 750

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g spaghetti
  • 2 slabs pork belly approximately 150 g
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons ssamjang
  • cup Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • ¾ cup cream approximately 200 g
  • black pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes to taste
  • reserved pasta water
  • salt to taste
  • green onions optional garnish
  • soft boiled egg optional garnish
  • kimchi optional serving

Equipment

  • pan
  • pot

Method
 

  1. Pan-fry pork belly until cooked through. Cut into smaller chunks, lightly season with salt and set aside.
  2. Add pasta to salted boiling water.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, melt butter in a pan and sauté garlic and ssamjang. Add cream, stir together and simmer over medium heat for 3 minutes. Add pork belly to reheat.
  4. Once pasta is al dente, reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before straining. Add pasta to sauce and mix in parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, and pepper. Slowly drizzle in pasta water a little bit at a time while mixing until the sauce is nice and silky.
  5. Season with salt to taste if necessary. Top with more parmesan cheese, spring onions, and a soft boiled egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 750kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This dish can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently with a splash of cream or reserved pasta water to restore silkiness.

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