samgyeopsal

South Korea · East Asia

Short description: Samgyeopsal is a tabletop grilled pork belly meal built around slices of meat and small wrap accompaniments.
Ingredients: Pork belly grilled at the table and eaten with lettuce or perilla leaves, garlic, chiles, ssamjang, kimchi, and sesame oil.
Cultural note: It is associated with group dining, where diners grill the meat themselves and build each bite with leaves, sauces, and side dishes.
Common misconception: It is not usually pre-marinated barbecue; the focus is often plain pork belly cooked fresh at the table.

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