Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens)
Small bites of multigrain rice wrapped in a big pile of leafy greens with ssamjang. A meal built on vegetables.
Ingredients
- 250 g Brown rice
- 150 g Black beans
- 150 g Romaine lettuce
- 12 Perilla leaves
- 150 g Cabbage
- 2 tbsp Doenjang
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
- 2 Scallions (optional)
Method
- Cook the brown rice with the black beans until both are tender, about 25 minutes.
- Steam or blanch the cabbage leaves until pliable and separate the lettuce and perilla.
- Mix the doenjang with the grated garlic, sesame oil, and sliced scallions into a ssamjang dip.
- Serve the rice with the greens and ssamjang for wrapping at the table.
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About Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens)
Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.
Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens)?
A serving has about 470 calories — 14.4g protein, 85.7g carbs, 8.5g fat, 11.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens) gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Doenjang. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
How long does Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens) take to make?
About 30 minutes start to finish, but only around 10 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out scallions — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens) make?
This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.