Korean BBQ Beef Ssam
A flavorful Korean-inspired dish featuring marinated beef and crispy kimchi in a crispy rice wrapper.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound beef (thinly sliced)preferably ribeye or sirloin
- ●2 tablespoons ssamjang (Korean BBQ sauce)store-bought or homemade
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 tablespoon gingergrated
- ●1 tablespoon sesame oilfor brushing
- ●4-6 large lettuce leavesfor wrapping
- ●1 cup kimchistore-bought or homemade
- ●2 tablespoons crushed toasted sesame seedsfor garnish
- ●1/4 cup green onionthinly sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
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In a large bowl, whisk together ssamjang, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- 3
Add the sliced beef to the marinade and toss to coat.
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Grill the beef for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired level of doneness.
- 5
Meanwhile, toast the rice wrappers on the grill or in a dry pan for 30 seconds.
- 6
Assemble the ssam by placing a lettuce leaf on a flat surface, followed by a slice of beef, a spoonful of kimchi, and a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onion.
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Fold the bottom half of the lettuce up over the filling, then fold in the sides and roll up the ssam to form a tight cylinder.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
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Note: For a vegetarian version, substitute the beef with marinated and grilled portobello mushrooms.