Kaesong Bossam Kimchi & Braised Ginger Pork Wraps – Authentic North Korea Recipe

From historic royal Kaesong: succulent ginger-simmered pork wrapped in crisp greens with bright fruit-and-radish kimchi.

Country of Origin
🇰🇵 North Korea (East Asia, Asia)
Dietary Profile
omnivore
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Difficulty
Easy
Signature Staples
Tender ginger-braised pork belly/loin slices, Crisp cabbage leaves, Spicy radish-apple-pear kimchi and steamed rice, Fresh ginger, Garlic

Ingredients for Kaesong Bossam Kimchi & Braised Ginger Pork Wraps (4 Servings)

  • 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender ginger-braised pork belly/loin slices, prepped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1.5 cups crisp cabbage leaves, washed and trimmed
  • 1 cup spicy radish-apple-pear kimchi and steamed rice
  • 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh ginger
  • 1.5 tbsp traditional North Korea seasoning (garlic, doenjang (soybean paste), toasted sesame seeds, gochugaru)
  • 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a heavy Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat; brown tender ginger-braised pork belly/loin slices for 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced onion, garlic, fresh ginger, and garlic, doenjang (soybean paste), toasted sesame seeds, gochugaru, stirring for 2 minutes until deeply aromatic.
  3. Add crisp cabbage leaves and pour in the braising liquid; bring to a lively simmer.
  4. Cover and braise over medium-low heat for 20–22 minutes until meltingly tender and the sauce is rich and glossy.
  5. Stir in spicy radish-apple-pear kimchi and steamed rice right before serving warm.

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