Collagen-Rich Rolled Pork Belly with Kimchi
The Perfect Harmony of Aged Kimchi and Savory Pork Belly: An Unforgettable Kimchi Rolled Pork Belly Recipe
Try making this delicious dish using the aged kimchi you have at home! The tangy and sweet kimchi, combined with savory pork belly, pungent garlic, and spicy peppers, creates a rich and satisfying flavor. You won’t be able to stop after one bite!
Main Ingredients- 500g pork belly or pork neck
- 1/4 head of washed napa cabbage kimchi
- 2 Korean green chili peppers (cheongyang)
- 4-5 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
You can use pork belly, pork neck, or even thinly sliced pork belly (daepae samgyeopsal) – any cut works well. Lightly season the prepared meat with salt and pepper, then grill until golden brown. Cooking over medium heat rather than high heat will ensure it cooks through and retains its juices.
Step 2
While grilled pork belly alone is already a fantastic dish,
Step 3
it’s also delicious served with a tangy and refreshing seasoned scallion salad. The crunch and zest of the scallions will enhance the pork belly’s flavor.
Step 4
But today, we’ll show you how to make it by placing grilled pork belly, minced garlic, finely chopped green chilies, ssamjang, and thinly sliced onion (if you like) onto washed kimchi leaves and rolling them up.
Step 5
You’ll experience a heavenly sensation as the tangy flavor of well-fermented kimchi, the savory richness of pork belly fat, and the chewy meat juices burst in your mouth! The pungent garlic and spicy green chilies add a perfect balance to the flavors. This incredibly delicious rolled pork belly with kimchi might make you so eager for the next bite that you’ll be preparing it before the current one is even finished. It’s a taste from heaven, you must try it!
