Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens)

Small bites of multigrain rice wrapped in a big pile of leafy greens with ssamjang. A meal built on vegetables.

30 min3 servingsKorean
Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens) — Korean recipe, finished and plated

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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

  1. Cook the brown rice with the black beans until both are tender, about 25 minutes.
  2. Steam or blanch the cabbage leaves until pliable and separate the lettuce and perilla.
  3. Mix the doenjang with the grated garlic, sesame oil, and sliced scallions into a ssamjang dip.
  4. Serve the rice with the greens and ssamjang for wrapping at the table.

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.

Ssambap (Wrapped Rice & Greens): frequently asked questions

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.