Seorae Korean Charcoal BBQ – Gear up for National Day 2018!

We love National Day, not just because it’s a public holiday, but because we love our country! Seorae has come up with a collection of new dishes just in time to celebrate our nation’s birthday and we are sure that you won’t regret spending your public holiday here. Singaporeans love our pork ribs, whether in bak kut teh, or noodles. Seorae has noted our love for pork ribs and created a new Gamjatang (Korean Buk Kut Teh) and Sizzling BBQ Bak Kut! You can now enjoy your pork ribs in a mildly spicy potato soup, or marinated and grilled in a special chef’s blend of Korean spices and topped with perilla seeds. There are all sorts of ways to enjoy a rack of delicious ribs, but Seorae has certainly outdone themselves with these 2 new recipes!

Soup lovers, go for the Gamjatang ($15.90++) which sees tender fall-off-the-bone ribs in a mildly spicy potato stew with enoki mushrooms, potatoes and topped with perilla seeds. Preparing a bowl of this hearty stew is no easy feat. The mouthwatering stew gets its layers of flavours from hours of boiling special Korean spices and potatoes. When the stew is ready, the ribs are added in to soak up the goodness. This authentic mildly-spicy Korean stew uses just enough spice to lift the flavour of the stew, without being overly spicy. We will recommend enjoying your Gamjatang with a bowl of rice, just as how you do with your traditional bak kut teh.

Diners can opt for the Sizzling BBQ Bak Kut ($4.90++/per rib, sell in a pair or 8pcs at $35.90++) for some grilling action! The ribs are already cooked, but we highly recommend grilling the ribs on the grill for a smokier, richer flavor. Piping hot ribs coated in rich classic Korean flavors and a subtle nuttiness from the sesame seeds? We are sold. What I liked most was that the marinade wasn’t overly sweet but complemented the ribs wonderfully. We were told to pass the ribs through the grill, twice on each side, to achieve the best flavor, texture and aroma. Slightly charred on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, the Sizzling BBQ Bak Kut was so delicious that we couldn’t stop munching on them!

If you prefer a more traditional cut of meat, you can’t go wrong with Seorae’s signature Galmaesigal (pork skirt). The pork skirt is a thin layer of meat under the belly of a pig, which sits in between in the stomach fat and the ribs. Only 250g of this premium cut is available from a full-grown pig or cow. If we were to put it very simply — this a very rare cut. The amount of hard work taken to prepare the Galmaesigal is clearly evident in this delicious cut of pork which holds so much flavour. According to the chef, the best way to savour your Galmaesigal is to first eat it on its own, before dipping it in their tangy onion sauce for an extra burst of flavour. When grilled properly, the tender Galmaesigal promises a lovely sweetness and a rich smokiness that is difficult to rival. We’ll be lying if we said that we didn’t finish every ounce of it!

Show your love for your nation and come dressed in either red or white to be eligible for a free plate of pork/beef belly (minimum purchase of 2 BBQ meats or 1 BBQ set). Head to either Seorae at Plaza Singapura or JEM to take advantage of this sizzling Gear Up to National Day promotion which runs from 1 to 31 August 2018. There’s even more reason to be dressed in our nation’s iconic red or white colours this National Day!

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You may also wish to check out our past articles on Seorae: HERE and HERE.