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Bossam

Cultural Context

Bossam is a traditional Korean dish that features tender boiled pork belly, often served with a variety of accompaniments such as leafy vegetables and spicy dipping sauces. It is commonly enjoyed during celebrations and gatherings, symbolizing abundance and hospitality. In modern times, bossam has gained popularity beyond Korea, with variations appearing in Korean restaurants worldwide, making it a beloved dish for many.

KoreanKRmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500g Pork Belly
1 Onion
20g Sliced Ginger
1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
10 cloves Garlic (smashed)
2 Tbsp Doenjang (Soy Bean Paste)
2 Tbsp Instant Coffee
Water enough to cover the pork and ingredients
1 Tsp Fermented Shrimp
1 Tsp Sugar
1 Tsp Gochugaru
1/2 Tsp Sesame Seed
1 Tbsp Spring onion (chopped)
1/2 Tbsp Garlic (chopped)
1/2 Tsp Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp Water
1/2 Tsp Sugar
Chopped Spring Onion Whites
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
1/4 Tsp Chicken Seasoning Powder
1 Tbsp Shaoxing Wine
1/2 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tbsp Salt
1/2 Tbsp Vinegar
1~2 Stalks Green Onion (chopped)
1 Tbsp Garlic (chopped)
1 Tbsp Gochugaru
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tbsp Fish Sauce

pork belly

🥗Healthier: pork loin

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Pork loin has less fat, while chicken thighs are more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is more budget-friendly.

1

Prepare the pork belly by rinsing it under cold water.

2

Place the pork belly in a pot and cover with water.

3

Add onion, sliced ginger, smashed garlic, brown sugar, doenjang, and instant coffee to the pot.

4

Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat and then reduce to a simmer.

5

Cook the pork belly for about 1.5 to 2 hours until tender.

6

Remove the pork belly from the pot and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

7

Prepare the dipping sauce by mixing fermented shrimp, sugar, gochugaru, sesame seed, chopped spring onion, chopped garlic, sesame oil, and water.

8

Prepare the spicy radish salad by mixing sugar, salt, vinegar, chopped green onion, chopped garlic, gochugaru, additional sugar, and fish sauce.

9

Serve the pork belly with the dipping sauce and spicy radish salad on the side.

Cooking Techniques

boilingslicing

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milksesame

Also Known As

Korean Pork WrapsBoiled Pork Belly
Local Name: 보쌈

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