Kim Dae-seok's Pork Belly and Napa Cabbage Steamed Dish

• thin pork belly 450g
• soju 1 cup
• salt 1/3 teaspoon
• brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon
• pepper 3 pinches
• green onion 1 stalk
• soybean sprouts 300g
• small napa cabbage 300g
• brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon
• vinegar 1 tablespoon
• premium soy sauce 2 tablespoons
• minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
• fresh water 1 tablespoon
• mustard 7cm

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Choose thin slices of pork belly meant for grilling or shabu-shabu, not thick cuts for boiled pork, as they cook quickly and are easier to wrap with vegetables.
• Adding a small amount of sugar (brown sugar) during marination helps tenderize the meat, making it even softer and more delicate.
• Do not add the small napa cabbage at the beginning—steaming it too long will make it lose its crisp texture. Instead, add it after the pork has been steamed for 5 minutes to preserve its freshness and bounce.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who find grilling pork belly too greasy or smelly and prefer a lighter, cleaner way to enjoy it through steaming.
• ⭐People looking for a dish that’s simple and intuitive to prepare yet impressive in appearance when served on the table.