Bossam is boiled pork belly served in lechilla leaves, traditionally associated with family kimchi-making day. The soft fat of boiled pork contrasts with fresh kimchi and ssamjang. In Seoul, chains like Sinsaeng Bossam popularized this gastronomic ritual.
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pork bossam
South Korean pork bossam: traditional step-by-step recipe, with chef tips and clear timings.
- South Korea
- MAIN COURSES
- High protein
- medium
25 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 520 kcal
- Protein 28 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 8 g
- Fat 42 g
- Sodium 760 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Pork bossam is a South Korean preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 115 minutes in total (25 for mise en place and preparation, 90 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 1.2 kg pork belly with skin.
- Have ready: 1 large onion.
- Have ready: 10 cloves of garlic.
- Have ready: 2 chives.
- Have ready: 2 bay leaves.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Place the bacon in a large pot with onion
Place the bacon in a large pot with onion, garlic, chives, bay leaf and ginger.
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Cover with water
Cover with water, add sake and bring to a boil; foam and cook 80 minutes.
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Remove the meat and let it cool slightly; cut into thin slices
Remove the meat and let it cool slightly; cut into thin slices.
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Arrange the meat on a tray with lettuce
Arrange the meat on a tray with lettuce, perilla, kimchi and ssamjang.
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Each bite is wrapped in leaf with sauce and a piece of pickled garlic
Each bite is wrapped in leaf with sauce and a piece of pickled garlic.
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Serve with soju or makgeolli as a traditional pairing
Serve with soju or makgeolli as a traditional pairing.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
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