Korean BBQ (Pork Belly/Beef Short Ribs) 韓式烤肉（五花肉／牛肋條）

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Korean BBQ at home with this recipe for perfectly grilled marinated pork belly or beef short ribs. Served wrapped in fresh lettuce with a dollop of spicy ssamjang, crunchy kimchi, and raw garlic slices, it's a delightful and interactive meal perfect for sharing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 500g thinly sliced pork belly OR boneless beef short ribs
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
• 2 tbsp mirin (rice wine)
• 1/2 medium onion, grated
• 1/4 Asian pear, grated (optional)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp gochujang (for Ssamjang)
• 1 tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (for Ssamjang)
• 1 tsp sesame oil (for Ssamjang)
• 1 tsp honey or sugar (for Ssamjang)
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp chopped spring onion (green part)
• 1 head of fresh lettuce (e.g., romaine or red leaf), separated
• 100g kimchi
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 2 green chilies (e.g., Serrano or Korean green chili), thinly sliced (optional)
• Steamed rice (for serving)

Steps

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, mirin, grated onion, grated Asian pear (if using), and black pepper. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add the thinly sliced pork belly or beef short ribs to the marinade. Ensure all meat is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours for better flavor.
3. In a small bowl, combine gochujang (for Ssamjang), doenjang, minced garlic (for Ssamjang), sesame oil (for Ssamjang), honey or sugar (for Ssamjang), toasted sesame seeds, and chopped spring onion. Mix well and set aside.
4. Wash and separate the lettuce leaves. Arrange lettuce, kimchi, sliced garlic, and sliced green chilies (if using) on a platter.
5. Heat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Once hot, grill the marinated pork belly or beef short ribs for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and slightly charred. Avoid overcrowding the grill. Cook in batches if necessary.
6. Serve the grilled meat immediately with the prepared lettuce wraps, Ssamjang, kimchi, sliced garlic, sliced green chilies, and steamed rice. To eat, place a piece of grilled meat on a lettuce leaf, add a dollop of Ssamjang, kimchi, and a slice of garlic (and chili), then wrap it up and enjoy!

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