# Samgyeopsal (from Maangchi)

Video: [Grilled Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal-gui: 삼겹살구이)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: 4
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$4.03 per serving, ~$16.11 for 4 serving(s); saves ~$15.97* per serving (80%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 8 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- some green onion _(amount estimated)_
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 ts sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tbs hot pepper flakes
- 1 tbs sesame oil
- 1 green onion green onion
- 1 garlic clove garlic clove
- 1/4 cup soybean paste
- 2 tbs hot pepper paste
- 2 ts sugar
- 2 ts sesame seeds
- 1 tbs sesame oil
- some king oyster mushroom _(amount estimated)_
- 3 pounds pre-cut pork belly
- some perilla leaves _(amount estimated)_
- some lettuce leaves _(amount estimated)_
- some onion _(amount estimated)_
- some garlic _(amount estimated)_

## Steps

1. [1:24](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=84s) Shred green onions into thin strips and soak them in water to remove pungency.
2. [2:34](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=154s) Rinse the soaked green onion strips and drain well.
3. [3:02](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=182s) Combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, hot pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a bowl to make the green onion salad sauce.
4. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=192s) Finely chop green onion and garlic clove for the dipping sauce.
5. [3:23](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=203s) Mix chopped green onion, garlic, soybean paste, hot pepper paste, sugar, sesame seeds, and sesame oil in a bowl to make ssamjang dipping sauce.
6. [4:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=249s) Slice king oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces like pork belly.
7. [4:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=258s) Pour the salad sauce over the drained green onion strips and toss.
8. [4:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=261s) Set up a grill pan that allows pork fat to drain away.
9. [5:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=318s) Place pre-cut pork belly slices on the hot grill pan.
10. [5:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=331s) Add sliced mushrooms and garlic cloves onto the grill pan alongside the pork.
11. [5:36](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=336s) Add onion slices onto the grill pan to roast.
12. [6:10](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=370s) Cut the cooked pork belly pieces into smaller bite-sized pieces with kitchen shears.
13. [6:26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23tRGHUX3qM&t=386s) Assemble a lettuce and perilla leaf wrap with pork belly, ssamjang, onion, and green onion salad.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- colander
- grill pan
- portable stove
- kitchen shears
- tongs
- chopsticks

## What the video didn't say

- Total cooking time and exact heat settings are not specified.
- Exact quantity of mushrooms, lettuce, and perilla leaves is not specified.

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