Perilla Pork Belly with Korean Melon Ssamjang
Side Dish·Grilling·1 serving (approx. 212g)
•We used melons, chives, and nuts, which are rich in potassium and help excrete sodium. •By using apple juice instead of sugar, we bring out the natural sweetness of the ingredients and reduce the use of sugar. •Perilla seed powder was used to bring out the nutty taste.
Calories
491kcal
Carbs
9.4g
Protein
16.4g
Fat
43.2g
Sodium
893.9mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
[ 2servings ] Pork Belly(200g), Korean Melon(중간 크기 1pcs), Nutrient-rich Chives(50g), Perilla Seed Powder(3Ts), Garlic(5clove(s)), Whole Peppercorns(1ts), Low-sodium Doenjang(3Ts), Chopped Onion(2ts), Chopped Garlic(1ts), Sesame(1Ts), Sesame Oil(2Ts), Chopped Green Chili(1ts), Chopped Red Chili(1ts), Chili Powder(2ts), Chopped Green Onion(1ts), Perilla Seed Powder(4Ts), Apple Juice(2Ts), Nuts(5Ts)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Chili PowderLook for 'gochugaru' (Korean chili flakes) at Korean or Asian markets. Crushed red pepper is sharper and hotter — use about half if substituting.
- Sesame OilChoose toasted (dark) sesame oil from the international aisle — light cold-pressed sesame oil won't give the same aroma.
- SesameToasted sesame seeds are in the spice or international aisle; raw ones just need a quick toast in a dry pan.
- Pork BellyKorean markets carry thin-sliced pork belly. Supermarkets sell whole belly — slice it thin yourself, or use shoulder for stir-fries.
Instructions
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Add water (3 cups) and seasoning to the pot and boil for 5 minutes, then add pork belly and boil over medium heat for 15 minutes.
Peel and deseed the Korean melon (½) and finely chop.
Add nuts and the low-sodium ssamjang ingredients to the chopped Korean melon and mix evenly.
Cut the nutrient-rich chive into bite-size pieces, and deseed the Korean melon (½).
Lay the nutrient-rich chives in a bowl and neatly arrange the pork belly on top.
Deseed the Korean melon and finish by filling with low-sodium Korean melon ssamjang.