What is samgyeopsal?
Samgyeopsal · Korean
Thick slices of unmarinated pork belly grilled at the table at Korean barbecue, wrapped in lettuce with garlic and dipping sauces.
What it tastes like
Crispy, fatty, porky and juicy, with sesame oil and salt, a spicy bean paste dip and a crisp lettuce wrap doing the seasoning.
Where you’ll see it
Korean barbecue restaurants, ordered by the portion, often with kimchi grilled in the pork fat.