Maekjeok
Korean Korean - Meat and Poultry

Maekjeok

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A distinguished culinary classic crafted with authentic techniques and finest ingredients, offering rich depth of flavour and elegant presentation.

Ingredients

  • • 600g pork shoulder, sliced into 5cm thin squares
  • • 6 spring onion whites, cut into 4cm pieces
  • • 4 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp sugar
  • • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Toss the pork with soy sauce, sugar, gochugaru, garlic, sesame oil, and pepper for 30 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Thread pork pieces onto skewers, alternating with spring onion sections.

3
Phase 3

Grill over high charcoal 3-4 minutes per side until charred at the edges.

4
Phase 4

Brush with leftover marinade while grilling for a glossy coat.

5
Phase 5

Slide off the skewers and eat wrapped in lettuce with ssamjang.