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Jokbal
Traditional Food

Jokbal

Korean name: 족발 · jokbal

What is it?

Pig trotters braised in soy and spices, sliced and eaten in lettuce wraps.

Taste & texture

Tender, gelatinous and savoury, with spices from the soy braise.

How to enjoy it

Eaten cold or warm in slices, wrapped in lettuce with salted shrimp sauce and garlic.

Ingredients & preparation

Pig's trotters braised in soy sauce, garlic, ginger and spices, then sliced.

Traveler tips

A popular late-night food shared with friends, often alongside beer or soju.

Where to try it

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street in Seoul.

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Recommended places

Seoul · Dongdaemun

Jangchung-dong Jokbal Street

A whole street of braised pork trotter restaurants, most open until late.

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