Korean cuisine offers a unique and flavorful dish called beef wrapped in lettuce leaves. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of tender beef, aromatic vegetables, and a savory dipping sauce, all wrapped in a crisp lettuce leaf. The combination of textures and flavors creates an irresistible experience that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we will delve into the world of beef wrapped in lettuce leaves, exploring the origins of this dish, its cultural significance, and providing a step-by-step guide to create this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.
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KOREAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
Top these spicy lettuce wraps with chopped peanuts and fresh lime juice.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In an extra-large skillet cook beef over medium-high heat until browned. Stir in soy sauce, Asian pepper sauce, and sesame oil. Stir in broccoli slaw. Cook and stir over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes or until slaw mixture is just wilted.
- Spoon beef mixture onto lettuce leaves. Top with red sweet pepper and, if desired, peanuts, and/or green onions and additional sriracha sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 567 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 7 g, ServingSize 8 lettuce cups; 5 1/2 cups beef filling, UnsaturatedFat 4 g
KOREAN-INSPIRED GROUND BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
Provided by Aarti Sequeira
Time 55m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the beef: Add the beef to a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon and slowly rendering the fat, 8 to 10 minutes. Using a large spoon remove half of the rendered fat and discard. Add the garlic, scallions and ginger and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Set aside.
- For the sauce: Stir together the soy sauce, gochujang, honey and sesame oil in a small bowl. Stir some of the sauce into the beef, a few tablespoons at a time, until seasoned to your taste. Set aside.
- For the sticky rice: Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Combine the rice, oil and 1 1/2 cups water in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot®. Cook on high pressure, 8 minutes. Allow the steam to release slowly, for about 5 minutes, then remove the lid. Roll the beef, sticky rice, sauce and cucumber slices in lettuce leaves and eat.
BEEF WRAPPED IN LETTUCE LEAVES, KOREAN STYLE
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, weekday, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Use a sharp knife to strip meat from ribs; it will come off easily and in one piece (reserve bones and any meat that adheres to them for stock). If time allows, freeze meat for 30 minutes to make slicing easier.
- Combine scallions, ginger, garlic, sugar, pepper, soy sauce and 1/2 cup water in blender, and puree until very smooth. Slice meat 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Toss with scallion mixture, and marinate for 15 minutes to 2 hours. Preheat a grill or broiler, or preheat oven to its maximum temperature, and put a heavy roasting pan in it.
- Remove meat from marinade, and grill, broil or roast just until done, no more than a couple of minutes a side; it's nice if the meat is browned outside and rare inside, but it's imperative that it not be overcooked.
- To eat, wrap a piece or two of meat in a torn piece of lettuce; garnish with a drop or two of soy sauce or bean paste if you like.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1058, UnsaturatedFat 47 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 96 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 42 grams, Sodium 1301 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito and enjoy!
Provided by Rachel Castro
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
KOREAN GRILLED BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
This dish is downright addictive. Thinly-sliced strips of beef are marinated in a salty-sweet-spicy marinade then quickly seared on the grill. Then they're rolled up into ssam (Korean-style wraps) by folding a piece of steak or two, some rice, vegetables and herbs inside a crisp, cold lettuce leaf. Be sure to put the meat in the freezer for a bit before slicing the meat; it simplifies a potentially onerous task.
Provided by Pete Wells
Categories dinner, steaks and chops, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Wrap the steak in plastic and place it in the freezer while you put together the marinade. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, beer, garlic, scallions, pepper, sesame oil, honey and Asian pear. Take the steak out of the freezer and slice it across the grain into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Stir the steak into the marinade and let it sit for 30 minutes, while you build a very hot fire or preheat a gas grill to its highest setting.
- When the grill is very hot, sear the steak until nicely caramelized, 2 or 3 minutes on each side. Work in batches to avoid crowding the meat. Serve the beef with condiments and make ssam (Korean-style wraps) by folding a piece of steak or two, some rice, vegetables and herbs inside a lettuce leaf.
BANGJA GUI (KOREAN BBQ BEEF IN A LETTUCE WRAP)
Make and share this Bangja Gui (Korean BBQ Beef in a Lettuce Wrap) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Elmotoo
Categories Steak
Time 1h
Yield 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut the steak into thin slices 3 inches long and 2 inches wide. This can be done easily if the steak is half frozen. Mix the steak with salt, 1 TB sesame oil and the pepper; put seasonings into the meat. Set aside for 15 minutes.
- Soak the scallion slices in ice water for 15 minutes. Drain well. Mix together the soy sauce and the remaining 2 teaspoons sesame oil and toss this with the scallion slices. Set aside.
- Mix the chili powder, sugar and sesame seeds together. Rub this seasoning on the inside curl of the lettuce leaves. Set aside.
- Grill the steak for 1 to 3 minutes until done according to taste.
- Take 1 lettuce leaf put several slices of steak in the center add about 1 tablespoon of the seasoned scallions a sliver or two of garlic fold the lettuce over the steak and eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.9, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 462.1, Carbohydrate 2.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 13.9
KOREAN BEEF BULGOGI IN LETTUCE WRAPS
This recipe is another winner from Toronto Star - we made it tonight and just loved it. A fun way to have the kids eat their lettuce, too. Beef needs to marinate 2-12 hours, so plan ahead when making this meal
Provided by Deantini
Categories Steak
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine first 9 ingredients (soy - black pepper).
- Slice the steaks across the grain into thin slices.
- Place beef in resealable ziplock bag and pour soy mixture over. Let marinate in refridgerator for 2-12 hours, turning bag occoationally.
- Heat large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high to high heat. Pour beef and marinade into the skilled and cook until mixture is almost dry, 6-8 minute
- Toast sesame seeds and garlic in hot pan.
- (We had quite a bit of marinade left and it was wonderful spooned over some white rice).
- Serve with lettuce leaves, toasted sesame seeds and toasted garlic cloves and perhaps some hot sauce if you like it hot.
- You roll the beef and condiments up in the lettuce leaf and eat like a roll with your hands.
- Serve with white rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.7, Fat 18.1, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 128.5, Sodium 950.2, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 13.7, Protein 42.7
Tips:
- Choose the right lettuce leaves: Use large, sturdy leaves that can hold the beef filling without tearing. Butterhead lettuce or romaine lettuce are good choices.
- Prepare the beef filling in advance: This will save you time when you're ready to assemble the lettuce wraps.
- Don't overcook the beef: The beef should be cooked just until it's browned on the outside and still pink in the middle.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to the lettuce wraps. Some good options include carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions.
- Make sure to have all of the dipping sauces ready before you start assembling the lettuce wraps: This will make it easier to serve and enjoy them.
Conclusion:
Beef-wrapped-in-lettuce leaves is a delicious and healthy Korean dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a variety of fillings and dipping sauces to choose from, there are endless possibilities for flavor combinations. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy beef, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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