Meat grilled at the table, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang.
History
Koreans grilled meat since the Goguryeo era (37 BC), with seoryamyeok and maekjeok. Bulgogi, from 'fire meat', is marinated beef. Samgyeopsal is thick pork belly grilled at the table.
Why it exists
Grilling at the table makes eating a shared event, with lettuce wraps balancing the richness.
Ingredients
- Pork belly or sirloin
- Soy sauce
- Pear
- Garlic
- Sesame oil
- Ssamjang
- Lettuce
- Perilla leaves
How it's made
- Slice beef thin and marinate in soy, pear, garlic and sesame oil
- Heat a grill at the table
- Cook meat in small pieces until browned
- Cut with scissors
- Wrap in lettuce with garlic and ssamjang
how to eat it
Serve & eat
With soju.
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