Spicy Pork Cartilage (오돌뼈): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Chewy pork cartilage stir-fried in a fiery gochujang sauce with onions and scallions. It is a classic drinking snack (anju), loved for its springy, crunchy bite and bold heat.
Say it to order
오돌뼈 주세요
Odolppyeo juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Pick up the pieces with chopsticks and eat them with rice or lettuce wraps. Chew slowly, as the cartilage is springy and crunchy.
Do
- Share the dish and use the serving tongs or chopsticks provided.
- Wrap pieces in lettuce with a little rice if you like.
Don’t
- Don't pick at the cartilage with your fingers from the shared pan.
- Don't eat it without drinks or sides, since it is quite spicy and salty.
Local tips
- Ask for rice to fry at the end in the leftover sauce.
- Order it when you want a chewy, spicy snack with drinks.
Goes with
- Lettuce
- Perilla leaves
- Rice
- Pickled radish
- Soju
- Beer
- Makgeolli
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Spicy Pork Cartilage in Korean?
- Say “오돌뼈 주세요” (Odolppyeo juseyo).
- Is Spicy Pork Cartilage spicy?
- Yes — about 4 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Spicy Pork Cartilage cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩13,000–17,000.
- How do you eat Spicy Pork Cartilage?
- Pick up the pieces with chopsticks and eat them with rice or lettuce wraps. Chew slowly, as the cartilage is springy and crunchy.
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