Bossam Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot, combine water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, scallions, onion, and black peppercorns.
• STEP 2.Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the pork belly slices. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 2-3 hours, or until the pork is tender.
• STEP 3.Remove the pork belly from the broth and let it cool slightly. Slice it into thin pieces.
• STEP 4.Serve the sliced pork belly with lettuce leaves, kimchi, pickled radish, ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce), and other desired condiments.
• STEP 5.To eat, place a slice of pork belly on a lettuce leaf, add some condiments, and wrap it up. Enjoy the delicious combination of flavors and textures.

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, you can marinate the pork belly in the broth overnight before simmering.
• If you prefer a leaner option, you can use pork loin instead of pork belly.
• Leftover pork belly can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

Storage and Serving

• Serve Bossam as a communal meal, where everyone can assemble their own wraps.
• Offer a variety of condiments and side dishes to accompany the pork belly and lettuce wraps.
• Leftover pork belly can be used in stir-fries, fried rice, or noodle dishes.