Samgyeopsal Gimbap (Pork Belly Rice Rolls) – Inspired by Kang’s Kitchen
Flavorful Pork Belly Gimbap: A Unique Recipe
Experience the highly popular Samgyeopsal Gimbap, famously created by Lee Soo-geun on the hit Korean show ‘Kang’s Kitchen’! This recipe combines the savory richness of grilled pork belly with fresh vegetables and a delicious dipping sauce, all rolled into a delightful gimbap. It’s a perfect dish to elevate any meal, whether it’s a special occasion or just a regular day. Get ready for a taste sensation!
Gimbap Ingredients- Pork belly strips, 4 rolls (approx. 400g)
- Cooked rice, 3 bowls
- Carrot, 1/2 medium
- Lettuce leaves, 6
- Perilla leaves, 4
- Pickled radish wraps, 6 sheets
Seasoning & Accompaniments- Coarse salt, 1/2 tsp (for pork belly seasoning)
- Black pepper, a pinch (for pork belly seasoning)
- Ssamjang (spicy dipping paste), 2-3 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp
- Salt, a pinch (for rice seasoning)
- Sesame oil, a drizzle (for rice seasoning)
- Coarse salt, 1/2 tsp (for pork belly seasoning)
- Black pepper, a pinch (for pork belly seasoning)
- Ssamjang (spicy dipping paste), 2-3 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp
- Salt, a pinch (for rice seasoning)
- Sesame oil, a drizzle (for rice seasoning)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the vegetables. Wash the carrot thoroughly and julienne it into thin strips. Wash the lettuce and perilla leaves under running water and pat them dry. Gently squeeze the pickled radish wraps to remove excess moisture. Cook the rice until fluffy and slightly firm, perfect for gimbap, and set aside while warm.
Step 2
Grill the pork belly to perfection. Lightly season the pork belly strips with coarse salt and pepper. Pan-fry them until golden brown and crispy. Place the cooked pork belly on paper towels to absorb excess oil, then slice them into bite-sized pieces. Have the ssamjang ready.
Step 3
Season the rice. In a bowl of warm rice, add a pinch of salt, a drizzle of sesame oil, and the toasted sesame seeds. Mix gently to combine without mashing the rice grains, ensuring the seasonings are evenly distributed.
