Samgyupsal Gui (Grilled Pork Belly)
User Reviews
4.6
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Samgyupsal Gui (Grilled Pork Belly)
Description
Samgyupsal Gui (Grilled Pork Belly) begins with fresh slices of pork belly arranged on a hot grill or grill pan, accompanied by thinly sliced garlic and chili peppers for additional aroma and spice. The pork cooks over moderate heat until it is cooked through and rendered slightly crisp on the edges. The fat content in the pork belly helps keep it juicy and flavorful.
The dish is typically served with fresh leafy vegetables like lettuce and perilla leaves, which act as edible wraps. A sesame oil dipping sauce seasoned with salt and pepper is mixed per person and served alongside ssamjang, a savory soybean and chili paste mixture. These sauces provide balance and depth of flavor when combined with the rich pork.
To eat, grilled pork pieces are placed on lettuce leaves with garlic, chili, and a dollop of ssamjang before wrapping. This interactive method adds freshness and spice, making the meal both tactile and flavorful.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork belly sliced fresh, aka samgyupsal, 삼겹살
- 8 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 4 green chili pepper roughly sliced
- 3 - 4 scallion thinly sliced, or pa muchim
- 2 to 4 ounces white mushroom caps, or crimini or king mushrooms, optional
- 4 Chili pepper optional
- 2 lettuce red or green
- 16 perilla leaves kkaennip (깻잎) - optional
Sesame oil sauce (per person):
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper to taste
Ssamjang (for wraps) - serves 4
- 2 tablespoons doenjang Korean soybean paste
- 1 tablespoon gochujang Korean red chili pepper paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 tablespoon rice wine If the sauce is too thick, use a tablespoon of water to thin it, or mirin - optional
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables. Mix the sauce ingredients for each sauce.
- Heat the grill (or a flat pan or grill pan). Cut the pork belly strips in shorter bite size pieces. You can also grill first and cut into bite sized pieces with kitchen scissors.
- Add the meat to the grill along with the garlic, chili peppers, and any other vegetables you are using. Grill over moderate heat until cooked through, flipping once. It's best to serve right off the grill or pan as you cook.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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