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Su Yuk — traditional dish from Seoul, South Korea
Main course Meat

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Nutritional Values

🔥550kcal
💪25gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑50gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Su Yuk

How to order / say it
Say it 수육 — [soo-yook]
Order I'd like the su yuk, please.
Locally 수육 주세요.
Say locally

Boiled pork slices served with napa cabbage and spicy condiments.

Why try it?

Su Yuk presents a delicate balance of flavors and textures, highlighting Korea's fondness for gatherings and shared meals. The dish represents urban Seoulites' affinity for pairing traditional flavors with modern dining experiences.

How it tastes

Su Yuk offers tender and juicy pork slices, subtly seasoned to emphasize its natural flavor. It's typically served with fresh napa cabbage, garlic, and ssamjang, providing a refreshing counter to the meat's richness.

Origin & History — first documented: 1800

Su Yuk has roots in Korean temple cuisine, often served during ancestral rites as a sacred dish. It evolved into a beloved contemporary dish, aligning with Seoul's history of family-centric meals and cultural ceremonies.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 500 g pork belly
  • 🥕 300 g napa cabbage
  • 🥣 4 tbsp ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce)
  • 🧄 30 g garlic
  • 🧂 20 g ginger
  • 🥣 50 ml soy sauce

Method

  1. 1 Boil pork belly with garlic, ginger and soy sauce until tender.
  2. 2 Slice the pork after cooling slightly.
  3. 3 Lay sliced pork on a platter with cabbage leaves.
  4. 4 Serve with a side of ssamjang.

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