Extinguish fat
Pig belly doesn't need much extra oil. Its own fat makes it crispy.
Korean Recipe
Samgyeopsal
For saggyeopsal pork belly is grilled hot in slices or fried in the pan. In addition, lettuce, perilla leaves, garlic, green chilli, kimchi and ssamjang are added to wrap.
Total time
40 min
Calories
760 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Samgyeopsal with pig belly and Szamjang
Samgyeopsal is less a classic pot dish than a sociable barbecue. The meat is not marinated strongly, but fried crispy and eaten with fresh leaves, dip and side dishes. This creates the typical change from fat, freshness, heat and spice.
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Samgyeopsal
Samgyeopsal is Korean grill with pork belly, lettuce leaves, garlic, chilli, ssamjang and sesame oil salt dip. Eat in small wraps directly from the table.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare Side dishes
Wash and dry lettuce leaves. Serve garlic, chilli, kimchi, ssamjang and sesame oil salt dip.
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2
Roast the pig belly
Fry pork belly slices in a hot pan or on a grill plate without much extra fat.
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3
Turn and cut
Turn the meat until both sides are browned. If necessary, cut with scissors into bite-sized pieces.
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4
Fry the garlic
Fry garlic slices and optionally kimchi briefly in exuberant fat.
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5
Build wraps
Wrap meat with ssamjang, garlic, chilli and rice in salad leaves and eat directly.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Samgyeopsal
Fresh leaves
Salad and perilla balance the fat and make the wraps lighter.
Provide dips
Ssamjang and sesame oil salt dip should be on the table before roasting.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Fry Kimchi in pork fat for a short time, which makes it milder and particularly aromatic.
Fry oyster mushrooms or herb sidelings next to the pig belly and put in the wraps.
Nutrition per serving
760kcal
12.0 gCarbohydrates
32.0 gProtein
64.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Samgyeopsal
No, classical pork belly is usually grilled pure and eaten with dips, salad and side dishes.
Ssamjang and a dip of sesame oil, salt and pepper are typical.
Yes, a heavy pan works well. Drain excess fat in between if necessary.
Wrap a piece of meat with ssamjang, garlic, chilli and possibly rice into a salad leaf and eat directly.
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