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Cooking Alone in Cambodia: Korean Pork Kimchi Bowl 🍚

Kaka In Phnompenh 2025. 2. 2. 22:13

"As a Korean living solo in Cambodia, nothing beats a homemade meal that brings back memories of home."

Living alone in Cambodia, sometimes I miss the taste of home. And what’s better than a simple yet comforting Korean Pork Kimchi Bowl? This dish is not only quick and easy to make, but it also brings back memories of a warm home-cooked meal. Plus, when paired with a cold Angkor Beer, it’s the ultimate way to enjoy a solo dinner.


📌 Ingredients

Before jumping into the cooking process, let’s prepare the ingredients:

  • Pork belly slices 🥓
  • Kimchi (the older, the better!)
  • Green onions & onions 🧅
  • Oyster sauce & brown sugar 🍯
  • Soybean oil (or any cooking oil)
  • Cooked rice 🍚


🔥 Step-by-Step Cooking Guide

1️⃣ Step 1: Prepping the Ingredients

The key to a great Korean Pork Kimchi Bowl is in the preparation.

"Now that our ingredients are prepped, let's move to the fun part—cooking!"

  • Slice the pork belly into bite-sized pieces.
  • Chop the green onions and onions thinly.
  • Get the kimchi ready (chop it if needed).

 


2️⃣ Step 2: Sautéing the Pork & Vegetables

  • Heat some soybean oil in a pot.
  • Toss in the pork belly and sauté until slightly crispy.
  • Add in the chopped green onions & onions, and let them absorb all the pork fat goodness.

 


3️⃣ Step 3: The Kimchi Magic Begins!

  • When the pork is well-cooked, add a generous amount of kimchi.
  • Stir-fry until the flavors are well blended.
  • Add a spoonful of oyster sauce & brown sugar for extra depth.

3spoon

 

2spoon
This is where the magic happens. Time to bring in the star of the dish—kimchi!"


4️⃣ Step 4: The Final Touch

  • Serve the pork & kimchi mixture on top of freshly steamed rice.
  • Enjoy the ultimate homemade Korean comfort food!


🍻 The Perfect Solo Dinner Pairing: Angkor Beer!

Cooking and eating alone in Cambodia? Not a problem when you have a cold Angkor Beer to complete the meal!

After a long day, nothing pairs better with this spicy, savory dish than a crisp, ice-cold Angkor Beer. It’s the perfect solo-dining companion!

"Koreans love soju with grilled pork, but kimchi goes perfectly with beer!" 🍺


💬 Final Thoughts: Life as a Korean Living Alone in Cambodia

Living in Cambodia, cooking Korean food is sometimes a mission on its own. Finding authentic ingredients can be challenging, but when you finally put together a meal like this, it makes the effort totally worth it.

Yes, eating alone might feel a little lonely, but if the food is good, who cares? 😂

"Have you ever tried cooking Korean food in Cambodia? Let me know in the comments or share your best home-cooked meals!"