Korean Style Street Tacos

At least - that's what we call them in our house. There are a few random things you need to make them - but I have SIMPLE substitutes that I promise you already have.

Here is one of the random things: a bamboo steamer - super cheap - like less than $10 at the Asian market. SUBSTITUTE - your MICROWAVE.

Another: our Instapot. SUBSTITUTE - crock pot, oven, grill, Traeger...

These are AWESOME. Lotus Leaf Buns - available at your local Asian market in the freezer section. Our 4 kids aged 7 to 16 love these, They are also cheap - under $3. To steam these in a Bamboo steamer, grab a large sautee pan and fill it with water about 1" up the side of the pan. Set on your stove top on High. Set your steamer on top of that pan. Put down a sheet of parchment paper and lay 3 or 4 buns flat on top of that. Cover and steam for 5-6 minutes. 10 if they are completely frozen. SUBSTITUTE: tortillas.

This is the last random ingredient. GOCHUJANG. It's like a Korean BBQ sauce. You can find this at your local grocery store -it's everywhere - and it's so good. I could dip the sole of my shoe in this and it would be delicious. SUBSTITUTE: your favorite BBQ sauce

This is a picture of my daughters creation. Pork, Gochujang, sour cream, cilantro dressing, salsa, Lotus Leaf Bun.
This is my version: Street Taco sized flour tortillas, melted Mexican blend cheese, refried and black bean mix, pork, Gochujang, sour cream and salsa on one, Mexican blend cheese, refried and black bean mix, pork, Gochujang, guacamole and cilantro dressing on the other.

The cool thing about this is that you can customize this to your own preferences - just like a traditional taco bar.

Korean Street Tacos
3-5 lb pork tenderloin* cooked until it's tender enough to shred with a fork
Lotus Leaf Buns or Street Taco Tortillas
Gochujang
Guacamole or avocado
Black beans
Refried beans
Pico de gallo or salsa
Sour cream
shredded cheese - your choice
Cilantro dressing** - optional

So - I'll tell you exactly what we did - and you can make substitutes as needed.

*Pork Spoon Roast - completely unpackaged. Cook in the Instapot on High for 90 minutes with water half way up the bowl to retain moisture.
Serve on a Lotus Leaf Bun (steamed or microwaved) or a tortilla and have at it with any toppings you want!!!

Great to feed a crowd - and something that will really knock their socks off.

*Our ALL TIME FAVORITE is (local) Harmon's Pork Spoon Roast - THE BEST - for so many things!

**Depending on time - I buy cilantro dressing at the grocery store - or I make my own Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing