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Ssam
Pronunciation:
sahm
Protein:
Beef
Cooking Method:
Grilled
Spice Level:
🌶️🌶️ Medium
Description
Ssam refers to the Korean tradition of wrapping food in lettuce or perilla leaves. The filling typically includes grilled meat, garlic, ssamjang, and kimchi. This interactive eating style is a beloved part of Korean BBQ culture, allowing diners to customize each bite.
Ingredients
Lettuce leaves
Perilla leaves
Grilled meat (bulgogi, samgyeopsal, galbi)
Garlic cloves
Ssamjang (spicy dipping sauce)
Kimchi
Green onions
Variations
Regional variations exist in leaf types and fillings. Some regions prefer different combinations of sauces and vegetables.
Fun Facts
The word "ssam" literally means "wrapped" in Korean, referring to the wrapping action and the wrapped food itself.