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Gopchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines)

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

Gopchang Gui (Grilled Beef Intestines)

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

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. 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. 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. 3

    Add the cleaned beef small intestine to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well coated.

    About 1 min

  4. 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. 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. 6

    Place the marinated beef small intestine directly on the hot grill.

  7. 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. 8

    Remove the cooked gopchang from the grill and transfer to a serving platter.

  9. 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.

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