Gochujang Samgyeopsal

Gochujang Samgyeopsal is a vibrant Korean dish featuring grilled pork belly marinated in a spicy and savory gochujang sauce. This dish is perfect for sharing and combines the rich flavors of pork with the heat of gochujang, served with fresh vegetables and dipping sauces.

Ingredients

• Pork belly - 400 grams
• Gochujang - 3 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Black pepper - 1 teaspoon
• Lettuce leaves - 6 large leaves
• Sliced cucumber - 100 grams
• Sliced radish - 100 grams
• Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and black pepper to create the marinade.
2. Cut the pork belly into 1 cm thick slices and add to the marinade, ensuring each piece is well coated. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated pork belly slices and grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until they are crispy and cooked through.
4. While the pork is grilling, prepare a serving platter with lettuce leaves, cucumber slices, and radish slices.
5. Once the pork is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
6. Serve the grilled pork belly on the platter with the fresh vegetables, allowing diners to wrap the pork in lettuce and enjoy.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 1100 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 40 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains garlic and ginger, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

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