Samgyeopsal (S.KOREA)



Samgyeopsal is a South Korean dish consisting solely of pork belly, the most expensive pork in the country. It is so popular in South Korea that Koreans eat it about once every four days. The name of the dish consists of three words: sam (three), gyeop (layer) and sal (meat), so it can be literally translated as three-layer meat, referring to the three visible layers of meat.


It is believed that the dish became popular in the 1960s when the price of soju dropped and people needed a side dish, so they chose pork belly because of its low price at that time. Whether at home or in restaurants, samgyeopsal is traditionally cooked at the table in a special skillet designed to allow the oil to drain from its sides.

The dish is most often accompanied by lettuce, raw garlic, green peppers, kimchi and green onions. Traditionally, two dipping sauces are served on the side: one is ssamjang, which consists of sesame oil, chili paste, and soybean paste, and the other is gireumjang, which consists of sesame oil, salt, and pepper.

 ENJOY YOUR MEAL

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