Dropping fat
Pork belly does not need much extra oil. Its own fat makes it crispy.
Korean Recipe
Samgyeopsal
For Samgyeopsal, pork belly is grilled hot in slices or fried in a pan, with lettuce, pearl leaves, garlic, green chilli, kimchi and samjang to wrap.
Total time
40 min
Calories
760 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Samgyeopsal with pork belly and samjang
Samgyeopsal is less a classic pot dish than a social grill meal. The meat is not heavily marinated, but fried crispy and eaten with fresh leaves, dip and side dishes. This results in the typical change of fat, freshness, pungency and seasoning.
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Samgyeopsal
Samgyeopsal is Korean grill with pork belly, lettuce leaves, garlic, chilli, samjang and sesame oil salt dip. It is eaten in small wraps directly from the table.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare side dishes
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Add garlic, chilli, kimchi, samjang and sesame oil salt dip.
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2
Roast pork belly
Fry pork belly slices in a hot pan or on a grill plate without much additional fat.
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3
Turning and cutting
Turn the meat until both sides are browned, and cut into bite-sized pieces with scissors if necessary.
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4
Roast garlic
Sauté garlic slices and optional kimchi briefly in the omitted fat.
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5
Wraps
Wrap meat with samjang, 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.
Dips
Ssamjang and sesame oil salt dip should be on the table before frying.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Fry kimchi briefly in the fat of the pork, making it milder and more aromatic.
Fry oyster mushrooms or herb side dishes next to the pork belly and place in the wraps.
Nutrition per serving
760kcal
12.0 gCarbohydrates
32.0 gProtein
64.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Samgyeopsal
No, pork belly is usually grilled on its own and eaten with dips, salad and side dishes.
Ssamjang and a dip made from sesame oil, salt and pepper are typical.
Yes, a heavy frying pan works well. Drain excess fat in between if necessary.
Wrap a piece of meat with samjang, garlic, chilli and possibly rice in a salad leaf and eat it directly.
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