Samgyeopsal, Korea's Iconic BBQ Dish
When visiting Korea, one of the must-try foods is definitely samgyeopsal. It is a beloved Korean BBQ dish that offers rich flavors and a unique way of eating. In this post, we’ll introduce what samgyeopsal is, how to enjoy it, and what side dishes go best with it.
1. What is Samgyeopsal?
Samgyeopsal is pork belly that is grilled and enjoyed for its juicy, flavorful texture. It's typically grilled over charcoal or direct flame, giving it a smoky flavor. Samgyeopsal is not just about eating pork—it's a special cultural experience in Korea.
2. How to Order Samgyeopsal
In Korea, you can order pork belly as a serving, and you can choose the thickness of the slice depending on the restaurant. There are places where you grill meat yourself, but most of them are where you grill it yourself, so it can be a fun experience.
3. How to Eat Samgyeopsal
The most popular way to eat samgyeopsal is by wrapping the grilled pork in lettuce or perilla leaves with condiments. This is called "ssam."
- How to make SSAM
1. Prepare lettuce or perilla leaves
2. Put cooked meat on lettuce or perilla leaves
3. Add peppers, garlic, roasted kimchi, and various vegetables from the restaurant to your heart's content.
4. Make sure to put in ssamjang.
5. The most important thing! Eat it in one bite! "ONE SSAM, ONE BITE"
Kimchi, mushrooms, onions, etc. are also delicious when grilled together.
Even if it's not a SSAM, it's delicious to dip meat in a sauce mixed with sesame oil and salt or dip it in wasabi or a special sauce prepared by each restaurant.
4. Recommended Side Dishes to Enjoy with Samgyeopsal
- Doenjang Jjigae 된장찌개 (Fermented Soybean Paste Stew): This warm, hearty stew balances the richness of samgyeopsal.
- Naengmyeon 냉면 (Cold Noodles): Refreshing and perfect for cutting through the greasiness of the pork.
- Bokkeumbap 볶음밥 (Fried Rice): Use leftover meat juices to make flavorful fried rice as the perfect finishing dish.
Pork belly is one of the food that I have to experience in Korea.If you can enjoy various ways, you can enjoy eating well, Korean travel like local people will be more special.Korea's meat culture, which is together with pork belly meat, too!
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