Sandwich 'No Reservations': Korean Pork Belly with Crispy Kimchi

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Sandwich 'No Reservations': Korean Pork Belly with Crispy Kimchi
Prep Time30 min
Cook Time240 min
Servings4 servings
DifficultyMedium
Calories1060 kcal

Resumo para quem tem pressa

"Inspired by Seoul street food, this sandwich brings slices of pork belly with crispy crackling, sweet gochujang sauce, and refreshing kimchi coleslaw on a brioche bun."

Discover a gourmet sandwich with succulent pork belly, smoked gochujang sauce, and a spicy kimchi coleslaw. An explosion of flavor that celebrates the culinary adventure.

O Que Você Precisa Saber

- Perfect crackling in the oven: baking at 160 °C for 3 hours and finishing at 200 °C ensures tender meat and crunchy skin. - Powerful gochujang glaze: the spicy Korean paste emulsified with honey and sesame oil balances fat and heat. - Crunchy fermented coleslaw: joining kimchi, red cabbage, and plain yogurt brings acidity that cleanses the palate.

Ingredients

Essential Ingredients for a Bourdain Experience

  • 1 kg Pork belly with skin
  • 2 tablespoons Sal grosso
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves Minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh grated ginger
  • 60 ml Soy sauce
  • 60 ml Mirin (sweet rice wine)
  • 60 ml Cooking sake
  • 250 ml Water
  • 3 tablespoons Gochujang paste (Korean pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Liquid smoke (optional)
  • 30 ml Warm water
  • 1 cup Coarsely chopped kimchi
  • 1 cup Thinly sliced red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Grated carrot
  • 1/4 cup Maionese
  • 1/4 cup Plain unsweetened yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Açúcar
  • 4 units Brioche or ciabatta breads
  • a gosto Chopped chives
  • a gosto Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

Step-by-Step for the Unforgettable Palate

1

<strong>Prepare the Pork Belly:</strong> Preheat the oven to 160°C. With a sharp knife, make superficial cuts in the skin of the pork belly in a diamond pattern, without reaching the meat. This helps the skin to crisp up and absorb flavors. Season the skin generously with coarse salt.

2

In a bowl, combine the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, mirin, and sake. Rub this marinade on the meat part of the pork belly. Place the belly with the skin facing up in a baking dish and add the water to the bottom. Cover with aluminum foil.

3

Bake for 3 hours. Remove the aluminum foil, increase the oven temperature to 200°C, and bake for another 30-45 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and golden. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 15 minutes before slicing or shredding. Shred the meat with a fork.

4

<strong>Prepare the Smoked Gochujang Sauce:</strong> In a small bowl, mix the gochujang paste, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, liquid smoke (if using), and warm water. Stir well until a smooth and homogeneous consistency is obtained. Adjust the sweetness and spiciness to taste. Leave it reserved.

5

<strong>Prepare the Kimchi Coleslaw:</strong> In a medium bowl, combine the chopped kimchi, sliced red cabbage, and grated carrot. In another bowl, mix the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, rice vinegar and sugar. Pour the sauce over the vegetables and mix gently until everything is well incorporated. Taste and adjust the seasoning.

6

<strong>Assemble the Sandwiches:</strong> Cut the brioche or ciabatta buns in half and toast lightly. Spread a generous layer of the smoky gochujang sauce on the base of the bread. Add a generous portion of the shredded pork belly over the sauce. Cover with a good amount of kimchi coleslaw.

7

Finish with the other half of the bread. Sprinkle chopped chives and toasted sesame seeds on top for a touch of freshness and texture. Serve immediately and enjoy this explosion of flavors. This sandwich is a complete and delicious meal.

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Chef Tips

- Make superficial diamond cuts only on the skin without reaching the meat so that the fat melts and crisps evenly. - Dry the skin of the pork belly with a paper towel and apply coarse salt to absorb moisture before baking in the oven. - Toast the brioche bread halves in the skillet with butter to create an impermeable layer to the hot sauce.

Variations

- Version in bao bread: assemble the pork and coleslaw filling in steamed Chinese baozi-style buns. - Touch of pickle: add slices of oriental pickled sweet and sour cucumber to accentuate the cold crunch. - Topping with fried egg: add a soft-yolk egg on top of the meat to enrich the assembly of the sandwich.

Substitutions

- Pork belly: use marinated and slow-roasted pork collar or boneless, sliced pork ribs. - Gochujang Paste: replace with Brazilian red chili paste with a touch of dark miso and molasses. - Traditional Kimchi: use quick-fermented chard with ginger and pepper or well-drained artisan sauerkraut.

How to Store

Store the sliced pork belly, sauce, and coleslaw in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the meat in the oven or air fryer at 180 °C to return the crispness to the crackling.

Can You Freeze It?

Freeze only the already roasted and sliced pork belly for up to 2 months in an airtight container. Do not freeze the kimchi coleslaw or the assembled sandwiches, as the vegetables wilt upon thawing.

What to Serve With

Serve with french fries sprinkled with paprika and sesame seeds, an extra portion of homemade kimchi, edamame cooked with sea salt, or a very cold pilsner beer to cleanse the palate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to ensure the pork belly skin really becomes crispy?

The skin needs to be completely dry when entering the oven and the last 30 minutes at 200 °C in direct heat are essential to form crispy bubbles.

What is the Gochujang used in the sauce?

Gochujang is a traditional Korean fermented red chili paste with glutinous rice and soybeans, which combines striking heat, umami, and a slight sweetness.

Is the sandwich too spicy?

The heat of the gochujang is balanced by the honey, the sweetened brioche, and the coleslaw's yogurt mayonnaise, resulting in a very pleasant spiciness.

Can I make the pork belly in a pressure cooker?

To obtain the crunchy crispy skin (pururuca), cooking in a dry oven is indispensable; under pressure the meat becomes tender, but without crispy skin.

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