About
Bossam is a traditional Korean dish featuring boiled pork belly wrapped in kimchi or lettuce leaves, often served with savory condiments like ssamjang (spicy dipping sauce) and salted shrimp. The pork is tender and mild, contrasting with the tangy, spicy, or fermented flavors of the accompaniments. It's commonly enjoyed as a communal dish during celebrations or as a drinking snack (anju).
Cultural Context
Bossam originated as a ceremonial dish during ancestral rites (jesa) and later became popular in taverns as anju (drinking food). It represents Korean communal dining culture where sharing food strengthens social bonds. Often served at special occasions and family gatherings.
Ingredients
1 kgpork belly(skin-on preferred)
2 literswater(for boiling)
2 tbspdoenjang (fermented soybean paste)(for broth seasoning)
10 clovesgarlic(whole, peeled)
3 stalks