Easy Samgyupsal (Grilled Pork Belly)

Ingredienti

• 2 lb pork belly (or more)
• 1 bunch lettuce (rinsed and drained)
• 1/2 cup kimchi
• 10 cloves garlic (thinly sliced)
• steamed rice (served in individual bowls)
• 10 perilla leaves
• 3 green chili peppers (sliced)
• Korean soybean stew (Doenjang Jjigae)
• 3 tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp each sesame oil, sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp water
• 2 medium-sized onion (peeled and thinly sliced into rings)
• 2 green onion (cut into 2-inch pieces)
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 3 tbsp water

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- For the Ssamjang (Korean BBQ Dipping Sauce): ---

2. 2

   Add all ssamjang ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine. Divide into individual sauce bowls.

3. 3

   --- For the Pickled Onion (Optional): ---

4. 4

   Add soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar, and water to a jar or a container, and stir to combine. Add the sliced onions and press down to submerge. Set aside for at least 10 minutes before serving.

5. 5

   --- To prepare your KBBQ: ---

6. 6

   Assemble your table by arranging the fresh vegetables, garlic, kimchi, and any other preferred side dishes. Prepare individual bowls of steamed rice and dipping sauce.

7. 7

   Season the pork belly with salt and pepper and arrange onto a plate with a set of tongs and kitchen shears. Set the BBQ grill pan on a portable stove.

8. 8

   Heat your grill pan over medium-low heat, and lightly grease the surface. Add the pork belly slices to the pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes before flipping to the other side.

9. 9

   Add kimchi, garlic, or any other vegetables to the residual oil and cook alongside the pork belly. Using kitchen shears, cut the pork belly into bite-sized pieces and cook until golden brown and crispy.

10. 10

    To make a vegetable wrap, place a slice of lettuce and/or perilla leaf in your non-dominant hand followed by a spoonful of rice. Add pork belly, ssamjang, pickled onion, chili pepper, fried garlic, and kimchi. Wrap tightly and enjoy!