Cultural background
Ggopdegi-gui is mainly enjoyed as a side dish during drinking sessions and is characterized by its chewy texture and savory flavor. It is often chosen for company gatherings or meetings with friends.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the pig skin thoroughly and remove moisture.
- 2Apply salt or seasoning to the skin and prepare it.
- 3Grill the skin over direct fire until it becomes chewy.
- 4Serve and eat with ssamjang.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegetarians as it uses pig skin.
How to order
껍데기구이 주세요
Kkeop-de-gi-gu-i ju-se-yo
Please give me kkeopdegi-gui