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Korean Lettuce Wrap

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the beef:
  • 1 lb thinly sliced beef or ground beef, if preferred
  • 3 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • For the sauce:
  • 2 Tbsp gochujang Korean chili paste
  • 1 Tbsp miso paste
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 green onion finely sliced
  • Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
  • For the wraps:
  • 12 large lettuce leaves green leaf or butter lettuce
  • ½ cucumber sliced into thin sticks
  • ½ cup pickled radish slices
  • ½ cup carrot matchsticks
  • ½ cup kimchi optional, for spice

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, green onions, and black pepper.
  2. Add the beef and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the beef and cook until browned and slightly caramelized, about 5 minutes.
  5. In a small bowl, stir together gochujang, miso paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, and green onion until smooth.
  6. Place beef into lettuce leaves.
  7. Add cucumber sticks, pickled radish, and carrot matchsticks.
  8. Top with kimchi if using.
  9. Drizzle with sauce and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
  10. Wrap, fold, and enjoy immediately.