Korean Grilled Beef Daechang
Daechang-gui is Korean grilled beef large intestine, cleaned and seasoned simply with salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and sesame oil before being seared on a high-heat pan. The thick layer of fat inside the intestine renders rapidly over intense heat, producing a rich, buttery flavor while the exterior crisps into a golden, slightly crunchy shell. Blotting excess rendered fat partway through cooking prevents the dish from becoming overly greasy, and tossing sliced onion and garlic chives into the pan at the end introduces moisture and fresh flavor that cuts through the richness. It is one of the most popular items at Korean gopchang restaurants, where the contrast between the fatty meat and cold beer or soju is central to the experience.
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Instructions
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Clean daechang and cut into bite-sized lengths.
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Season lightly with salt, pepper, garlic, and sesame oil.
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Heat a pan on high and add the daechang.
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Lower to medium heat as fat renders; grill until golden.
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Add onion and chives; toss for 1 minute to finish.
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