Korean Boiled Pork Slice (Bossam)
Kimchi Tofu Soup

Recreate Jungkook's version of tender Korean boiled pork slices served alongside spicy white cabbage tofu soup, aromatic vegetables, and fresh lettuce wraps.

Ingredients

• 1 kg pork belly
• 1 onion
• 1 apple
• 2 green peppers
• 2 stalks scallions
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 slices ginger
• 1 tbsp coffee powder
• 1 tbsp Korean soybean paste
• 2 tbsp raw soy sauce
• 1 tbsp white wine
• 1 sprig rosemary
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 500 ml water
• 150 g kimchi
• 1 block tofu
• 100 g mushrooms
• to taste lettuce

Instructions

1. 1Wash the Fresh Ingredients

   

   Place green peppers, an apple, and an onion into a metal bowl and wash them thoroughly under running water in the kitchen sink.

   Tip: Ensure all produce is thoroughly cleaned to remove any surface impurities before prepping.
2. 2Slice the Apple

   

   Place the washed apple on a wooden cutting board, cut it in half, and slice it into wedges using a kitchen knife.

   Tip: Hold the apple firmly to ensure clean and safe cuts.
3. 3Chop Onion and Green Peppers

   

   Cut the onion into chunks and slice the green peppers on the wooden cutting board using a kitchen knife.

   Tip: Cut the vegetables evenly so they release flavor consistently during cooking.
4. 4Grind Coffee Beans

   

   Grind coffee beans using a beige coffee grinder machine placed on the kitchen counter to prepare for adding a smoky flavor to the dish.

   Tip: Freshly ground coffee adds a subtle, unique depth and smoky aroma to boiled pork.
5. 5Sear the Pork Belly

   

   Place chunks of pork belly into a frying pan with a small amount of oil to sear.

   Tip: Heat the pan properly before adding the pork to achieve a nice golden sear.
6. 6Brown the Pork Belly Sides

   

   Turn the pork belly pieces with chopsticks in the pan until each side is golden brown.

   Tip: Browning all sides helps lock in the juices before stewing.
7. 7Sauté the aromatics

   

   Using the remaining oil from frying the pork belly, stir-fry the chopped onions, scallions, and sliced green peppers in the pan until they release their aroma.

   Tip: Sautéing the aromatics in the rendered pork fat builds a rich, savory foundation for the broth.
8. 8Add water and soybean paste

   

   Add 1 spoonful of soybean paste and 500ml of water into the pot to dissolve with the sautéed vegetables, creating the base broth.

   Tip: Make sure the soybean paste is thoroughly dissolved into the water before adding other ingredients.
9. 9Add apples and herbs

   

   Drop apple slices and a sprig of rosemary into the boiling pot of broth, along with black pepper, raw soy sauce, white wine, and coffee powder.

   Tip: Apples bring a natural sweetness that balances the savory depth of the soybean paste and coffee.
10. 10Simmer the pork belly

    

    Add the previously fried pork belly pieces into the simmering pot of broth. Simmer on low heat for 40 minutes, or use a pressure cooker for 10 minutes.

    Tip: Simmering allows the pork belly to absorb all the complex flavors from the apples, coffee, and aromatics.

Storage & Reheating

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