
Korean Bossam Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice wine
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 head napa cabbage
- 1/2 cup kimchi
- 1/4 cup gochujang
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine pork belly, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, and water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
- Remove pork and let cool slightly.
- Slice into thin pieces.
- Separate cabbage leaves and blanch in boiling water for 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, mix gochujang and sesame oil.
- Place pork slices on cabbage leaves.
- Top with kimchi and gochujang mixture.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve immediately.
Special Notes
This traditional Korean dish is perfect for a special meal. The combination of tender pork belly, fresh cabbage, and spicy kimchi creates a complex flavor that's both rich and refreshing. The key is to simmer the pork slowly to make it tender and to blanch the cabbage leaves to make them pliable. It's a great way to experience authentic Korean cuisine at home.