Aromatic Colt’s Foot Leaf Ssambap
Making Colt’s Foot Leaf Ssambap: Easy and Delicious Homemade Recipe
This Colt’s Foot Leaf Ssambap, with its pleasantly bitter and aromatic flavor, is a delightful dish to enjoy when you lack appetite. It’s easy to make and great for your health. Here’s a detailed recipe for Colt’s Foot Leaf Ssambap.
Main Ingredients- A handful of prepared Colt’s Foot leaves
- Delicious vegetable ssamjang made with doenjang (soybean paste)
- Warm cooked rice
Vegetable Ssamjang to Balance the Bitterness of Colt’s Foot Leaves- 2 Tbsp Doenjang (soybean paste) (generously)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (red chili paste) (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped (for a spicy kick)
- A little carrot, finely chopped (adds color and texture)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for shine and fragrance)
Rice Seasoning (Tip for Fluffy Rice Grains)- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar or cooking wine (removes raw smell & adds gloss)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for a nutty aroma)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 Tbsp Doenjang (soybean paste) (generously)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (red chili paste) (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped (for a spicy kick)
- A little carrot, finely chopped (adds color and texture)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds (for nutty aroma)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for shine and fragrance)
Rice Seasoning (Tip for Fluffy Rice Grains)- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar or cooking wine (removes raw smell & adds gloss)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for a nutty aroma)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, finely chop the vegetables that will give the ssamjang its flavor. Dice the carrot, onion, and green chili pepper into pieces slightly smaller than rice grains so they blend well into the ssamjang.
Step 2
In a bowl for making the ssamjang, add a generous 2 tablespoons of doenjang and 1 tablespoon of gochujang. (You can adjust the ratio of doenjang and gochujang to your preference.)
Step 3
Add the finely chopped onion, carrot, green chili pepper, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, a pinch of toasted sesame seeds for nuttiness, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for fragrance and flavor. Mix all the ingredients together.
Step 4
Stir everything thoroughly until well combined. Your delicious vegetable ssamjang is now ready! Ensure all the ssamjang ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 5
Now it’s time to season the rice. In a bowl of warm rice (about 1 bowl), add 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar (or cooking wine) and gently loosen the rice grains so they don’t clump. Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty flavor and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds. Mix well. The vinegar adds a subtle tanginess that cuts through richness when eating the ssam.
Step 6
The Colt’s Foot leaves should have been blanched beforehand to remove bitterness, then rinsed in cold water and squeezed dry. Arrange the prepared leaves neatly on a plate or cutting board, ready for making the ssam. Handle them gently to avoid tearing.
Step 7
Take a portion of the seasoned rice into your palm and shape it into a round, flat disc. Adjust the amount of rice according to the size of the Colt’s Foot leaves.
Step 8
Place a desired amount of the delicious vegetable ssamjang you made earlier onto the shaped rice. Adjust the amount of ssamjang considering the ratio of rice to Colt’s Foot leaves.
Step 9
Carefully lift the bottom part of the Colt’s Foot leaf and fold it upwards to cover the rice. Handle gently to prevent the leaf from tearing.
Step 10
Neatly fold in the left and right sides of the leaf towards the center, ensuring the rice is well enclosed. Shape it like wrapping a present.
Step 11
Finally, roll the ssam up from the top of the leaf to complete the ssam-wrap shape. You can use the stem of the leaf to lightly secure the wrap so it doesn’t unravel. Your attractive Colt’s Foot Leaf Ssambap is ready to be enjoyed!
