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Samgyeopsal Kimchi Gui

Korean grilled pork belly with kimchi, garlic, and a soy-sesame glaze. Cook on a tabletop grill or cast iron skillet for an interactive, sizzling dinner.

Total time
35 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
32g
Samgyeopsal Kimchi Gui
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb pork belly, thinly sliced (about 1/8 inch)
  • 1.5 cups napa kimchi, roughly chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
  • 3 tbsp scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, gochujang, and minced garlic in a small bowl.

  2. 2

    Heat a cast iron skillet or tabletop grill to medium-high until it shimmers.

  3. 3

    Arrange pork belly slices on the hot surface in a single layer without crowding.

  4. 4

    Cook 3 minutes without moving until the bottom browns and edges curl slightly.

  5. 5

    Flip and cook 2 more minutes until the second side is lightly charred.

  6. 6

    Push pork to the side; add kimchi and cook until it begins to soften, ~2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Pour the soy-gochujang mixture over pork and kimchi; toss until glossy, ~1 minute.

  8. 8

    Scatter scallions over the top and serve immediately straight from the pan.

Tools you’ll need

  • cast iron skillet (12-inch) or tabletop grill
  • small mixing bowl
  • tongs or two wooden chopsticks
  • whisk

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