Korean Lettuce Wraps

This meal can be a large feast or a manageable weeknight supper. Either way, it is friggin' delish and very healthy. I'll give you both options in this post. Once you've gone Korean lettuce wraps, it is hard to go back to any other kind. Just warning you.

There are some ingredients that are a must. Korean red pepper flakes have a flavour that is unique and if you can find them, they can make a difference.

​This is actually a recipe for bulgogi that I was taught in Korea by a good friend. I don't eat beef so I use chicken and slice it somewhat thinly - 1 - 2 cm.

I like to use Korean soy sauce but it can be difficult to find. Kikkoman is the best substitute and can usually be found in your neighbourhood grocery store.

If you are able to let this marinade for a few hours, it is better but on a weeknight that is not usually possible. It's okay, still tons of flavour.

Lettuce:
1 head of romaine or red/green leaf lettuce.
Cut the bottom off the lettuce and wash and dry the leaves thoroughly.
Rice:
(optional for weeknight but a must for feast night)
2 cups of rice (Korean rice is obviously the best but I use jasmine as I can't get Korean).
Cook according to instructions.

Feast Night Side Dishes
On feast night, I make the above dishes and a few more. Some fan favourites:

• spinach (wilted, mixed with sesame oil and sesame seeds)

• pa jun, aka Korean pancake and the soy dipping sauce that accompanies it.

• kim chi (of course!!! I buy it from an Asian grocery store or Korean restaurant)

• marinated soy beans

• Korean snack seaweed (you can buy in small packages at most grocery stores

• Pickled Onions and Chillies