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Next, prepare the meat and various vegetables for grilling. Refer to the following Korean barbecue meat suggestions from the Mytour Blog and customize according to your preferences and family portions.
Prepare the Ingredients
- Pork belly or shoulder: 500g
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- Purple onions, garlic, ginger
- Seasonings: salt, sugar, MSG, cornstarch
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Preparation Steps
- Finely chop garlic, shallots, and ginger
- Dissolve cornstarch in a bit of filtered water
- Mix the dissolved cornstarch, brown sugar, Korean chili paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, pepper in a bowl and stir until the sugar dissolves
- Bring the mixture to a boil, add the dissolved cornstarch, and stir gently until the mixture thickens; then turn off the heat and let it cool
- Season the pork belly with salt, rinse, drain, and cut into slices about 0.5cm thick to prevent excessive dryness when grilling
- Marinate the pork with the prepared sauce for about 1-2 hours
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2. Grilling meat using a microwave oven
Step 1: Turn on the microwave oven in the grilling mode by turning the function knob (the one with lines on top) clockwise to 'Grill'
Step 2: Take out the meat and place it on the grill rack. Avoid stacking the meat pieces to ensure even cooking. Under the grill rack, place a porcelain or glass plate to catch the fat drippings from the meat, preventing the microwave from getting dirty
Step 3: Place the meat tray in the center of the microwave turntable. Close the microwave door, set the power, and cooking time according to the thickness of the meat. Divide it into two cooking sessions to ensure even cooking on both sides and a beautiful color.
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Step 4: After the first cooking session is complete, the microwave will automatically turn off and signal. Open the microwave, flip the meat, and proceed with the second cooking session.
Step 5: After two cooking sessions, when the meat is cooked to your liking, take it out onto a plate and repeat the process until all prepared meat is done.
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3. Key Points for Microwave Meat Cooking
- Do not place raw food directly on the turntable; use a specialized grilling rack that fits the microwave dimensions.
- When the microwave is in operation, stand at least 1m away to avoid exposure to radiation.
- Avoid placing the microwave in bedrooms or living rooms; follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- Use microwave-safe containers like glass or ceramics; avoid plastic, metal, or aluminum foil as they may affect the microwave's lifespan.
- Avoid microwaving certain foods like mushrooms, eggs, dried chili, bok choy, chicken, beets, etc.
Above are the simple, safe, and proper steps for microwave meat cooking. If you have this appliance at home, apply these techniques for easier and simpler cooking.
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