Fusion Korean Spicy Pork Linguine

Ingredients

• Sesame seeds (2 tablespoons)
• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Green onions (2, chopped)
• Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Sugar (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
• Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) (2 tablespoons)
• Pork belly (1 pound, sliced)
• Linguine (1 pound)

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to the package instructions for al dente pasta. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir until well mixed.
3. Add the sliced pork belly to the bowl, ensuring each piece is well coated with the sauce. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld together.
4. Heat the sesame oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the marinated pork and cook until it becomes fully cooked and edges are slightly crispy.
5. Add the cooked linguine to the pan and toss until the pasta is well coated with the sauce and pork.
6. Serve the pasta hot, sprinkled with sesame seeds and garnished with chopped green onions on top. Enjoy this delicious fusion of Italian and Korean flavors!