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Gopchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines)

Name: Gopchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines)
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: korean
Ingredients: 500 g beef small intestine cleaned, cut into 5cm pieces; 4 clove garlic minced; 3 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp rice wine; 1 tbsp sugar; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 2 pcs green onion chopped; 1 tsp sesame seed toasted

Gopchang Gui is a popular Korean dish featuring grilled beef small intestines. It's known for its unique chewy texture and rich, savory flavor. This recipe includes a flavorful marinade to tenderize and season the gopchang before grilling.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time: 1 hr 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Medium

Allergen information: may contain gluten, sesame, and soy. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Mise en place

Ingredients

main

500 gbeef small intestine, cleaned, cut into 5cm pieces

marinade

4 clovegarlic, minced
3 tbspsoy sauce
2 tbspsesame oil
2 tbsprice wine
1 tbspsugar
0.5 tspblack pepper

garnish

2 pcsgreen onion, chopped
1 tspsesame seed, toasted

Equipment

grill · tongs · bowl · serving platter

The method

Step by step

1
Thoroughly clean the beef small intestine by rinsing under cold water, then rub with coarse salt and rinse again. Repeat this process 2-3 times to remove any impurities and odor.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Ensuring the gopchang is very clean is crucial for the best flavor.
2
In a medium bowl, combine the minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, sugar, and black pepper to create the marinade.
About 2 min
3
Add the cleaned beef small intestine to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.
About 1 min
4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 45 minutes, or up to 2 hours, allowing the gopchang to absorb the flavors.
About 45 min
Cook’s note: Marinating longer will result in deeper flavor.
5
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: A cast iron griddle or outdoor grill works well for this dish.
6
Place the marinated beef small intestine directly on the hot grill.
7
Grill for 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally, until the gopchang is nicely browned, crispy on the outside, and cooked through.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: Cooking time may vary based on grill type and thickness of the gopchang.
8
Remove the cooked gopchang from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.
9
Garnish with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds before serving immediately.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Serve with a dipping sauce like ssamjang or salt and sesame oil.

Keep it good

Storage

Store any leftover gopchang in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reheating

Reheat on a pan or grill over medium heat until warmed through and slightly crispy.