Samgyeopsal Korean Grilled Pork Belly

Name: Samgyeopsal Korean Grilled Pork Belly
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 head Romaine lettuce or red leaf lettuce; 1 head Garlic, thinly sliced; 3 pcs Green chili peppers, sliced (optional); 200 g King oyster mushrooms or oyster mushrooms; 400 g Aged kimchi; 100 g Ssamjang (Korean spicy dipping sauce); 2 tbsp Sesame oil (for dipping sauce); 1 tbsp Sea salt; 1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Difficulty

easy

Time

45m

Price Category

average

Calories

High

Samgyeopsal is an iconic Korean dish, centered around grilling thick slices of pork belly, often on a tabletop grill. This dish is not only delicious but also a communal experience where everyone grills their own meat and enjoys it with fresh vegetables and spicy sauces. Prepare this authentic Korean delicacy at home and bring the Korean BBQ atmosphere to your kitchen!

ingredients

4 Servings

1 head Romaine lettuce or red leaf lettuce1 head Garlic, thinly sliced3 pcs Green chili peppers, sliced (optional)200 g King oyster mushrooms or oyster mushrooms400 g Aged kimchi100 g Ssamjang (Korean spicy dipping sauce)2 tbsp Sesame oil (for dipping sauce)1 tbsp Sea salt1 tsp Freshly ground black pepper

Steps

Preparation

Prepare the pork belly: season both sides with salt and pepper. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves. Thinly slice the garlic and green chilies (if using). Cut the mushrooms into larger pieces. Prepare the kimchi and ssamjang in small bowls.

Grilling

Heat a tabletop grill or a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Place the pork belly slices on the grill. Grill each side for 4-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy, and the fat has rendered. Cut the cooked meat into bite-sized pieces with scissors or a knife directly on the grill.

Vegetables & Kimchi

While or after grilling the meat, add the mushrooms and kimchi to the grill. Grill them for a few minutes until softened and slightly charred. You can also grill the garlic if you prefer a milder flavor.

Serving

Serve the freshly grilled pork belly immediately with lettuce leaves, garlic, chili, mushrooms, kimchi, and ssamjang. Everyone can make their own 'ssam': take a lettuce leaf, add a piece of meat, a little kimchi, garlic, chili, and a dab of ssamjang, then wrap it up and eat it in one bite.

Extra Tips

► For the perfect Samgyeopsal experience, use a tabletop grill so everyone can grill their own meat.

► Don't forget the 'ssam', which means wrapping the meat and toppings in a lettuce leaf – it's the essence of Korean dining.

► Experiment with various banchan (Korean side dishes) to enrich the flavor profile even further.

Nutrition

	Per 100g	Per Serving 300g
Calories	350 kcal	1050 kcal
Protein	15g	45g
Fat	30g	90g
Carbohydrate	2g	6g
Fiber	0.5g	1.5g
Sugar	0.5g	1.5g