Prepare your next get-together in a Korean way: Here’s How To Prepare a D-I-Y Samgyupsal at Home

It's no secret that more entrepreneurs and businesses in the Philippines are investing money to establish restaurants and make food that...

It's no secret that more entrepreneurs and businesses in the Philippines are investing money to establish restaurants and make food that is inspired by South Korea, the world's trendsetter nation. If you search for Korean food near you on Google or Maps, you will see a large number of results. And tada!~ You can finally satiate your appetite for Korean food!


Hospital Playlist (Netflix)

Samgyupsal, which is derived from three words—sam, which in hangul means "three"; gyeop/gyup, which means "layer"; and sal, which means "meat"—has been setting the trend since it first appeared in Korean dramas. It rose to fame when this fantastic combination of meat parts paired with tasty Korean side dishes appeared in several popular KDrama series such as "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo", "Fight For My Way", and "Reply 1988".

We have prepared what you need to buy at the nearby markets, grocery stores, malls, and even convenience stores if you and your friends prefer to have intimate talks and want to enjoy eating Samgyup and having fun without worrying about going outside for too long and the fear of still wandering viruses!


Reply 1988 (tvN)

Samgyup can be prepared on a stove, with an electric or manual griller, or with a portable griller. Prepare additional butanes for the portable griller if you anticipate having a lot of meat to grill and lots of closest friends who are heavy eaters!

PORK

Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo (MBC)

Pork is available in local public markets and stores. Look for the pork belly, and then decide which cut you and your friends want. In open markets, you can ask the butcher to cut the pig belly into bacon cut, as this cut is ideal for samgyupsal.

Aside from pork, you can also buy beef meat! Although beef is quite pricey, it unquestionably has the finest flavor of any kind of meat, especially "bulgogi"!

LETTUCE

Fight For My Way (KBS)

You can choose to purchase lettuce in public markets or supermarkets if you want to eat meat with veggies. The best way to eat samgyup is lettuce-wrapped!

CHEESE

Source: Tara Lets Anywhere

If you enjoy cheese, you may include this in your homemade samgyup set! Melted cheese can be drizzled over samgyup that has been wrapped in lettuce. Masisseoyo!~ (delicious!~)


POTATO MARBLES

Source: Friend Cheap Menu

A must-have are potato marbles! These cute little potatoes are an alternative to rice that you might choose to serve. Cooking and mixing it well improves the flavor. To prepare and cook potato marbles, follow these instructions:

KIMCHI

Boys Over Flower (KBS)

If you enjoy spiciness in your vegetables, consider serving kimchi! It goes well with samgyup that is lettuce-wrapped and topped with cheese. You may purchase kimchi in a bottle at supermarkets. The following instructions will help you produce homemade kimchi:

EGG

Source: Cosmo PH

The samgyup set includes Korean steamed eggs! For the best DIY samgyupsal experience, steamed eggs work great as a side dish. It is available for purchase at nearby supermarkets, public markets, and sari-sari stores.

KOREAN NOODLES

Hi Bye, Mama! (Netflix)

When eating samgyup, Korean noodles are among the best side dishes. There are several options for Korean noodles in the nearby supermarkets and convenience stores, including Jjangmyeon, Samyang fire noodles, and Korean Ramen noodles.

TTEOKBOKKI

True Beauty (SBS)

Tteokbokki is a popular South Korean delicacy. You might wish to include this on your DIY samgyup set at home as it also adds flavor to the unique samgyup eating experience.

GIMBAP

Hospital Playlist 2 (Netflix)

Samgyupsal sets can include kimbap as well! Gimbap, Korean seaweed rice rolls that are always tasty on-the-go, can also be included to your menu if you want to thrill and add a twist to your DIY samgyup instead of plain rice.

Here are four sauces you can add to the list of ingredients and recipe you need to buy for the ideal kick off of making your own samgyupsal at home:

SSAMJANG
Source: Serious Eats

GOCHUJANG

Source: Drive Me Hungry

SESAME OIL

Source: Gratz Park Inn

GANJANG

Source: Chefs Society

Finally, you can add Korean drinks like banana milk, milk teas, or soju to round out the list, add extra fun, and have the best DIY samgyup experience ever!


Hospital Playlist 2 (The Swoon)

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Written By: Rinalyn Manlangit
Rinalyn Manlangit is a Digital Marketing Intern at PS Media Enterprise, and an incoming fourth-year BA Broadcasting student at the Polytechnic University of the Philippines- Manila.