Ssambap
Korean Korean - Rice Dishes

Ssambap

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups cooked short-grain or multigrain rice, hot
  • • 1 head butter or red leaf lettuce, leaves separated
  • • 10 perilla leaves (kkaennip)
  • • 100g beef bulgogi, grilled
  • • 100g seasoned soybean sprouts
  • • 2 tbsp ssamjang
  • • 1 tbsp sesame oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Wash and thoroughly dry the lettuce and perilla leaves; chill until crisp.

2
Phase 2

Grill the bulgogi over high heat until caramelised at the edges.

3
Phase 3

Arrange the hot rice, wraps, bulgogi, sprouts, and ssamjang around the table.

4
Phase 4

Lay a leaf in your palm, add a spoonful of rice, top with bulgogi and sprouts, and dot with ssamjang and a drop of sesame oil.

5
Phase 5

Fold into a bundle and eat in one bite by hand.