Korean Spicy Soy Chunk Lettuce Wraps Recipe

About this recipe

A vibrant dish featuring spicy soy chunks wrapped in crisp lettuce, complemented by tangy gochujang sauce and fresh vegetables.

Ingredients

• 100 g Ginger - 100g
• - Schwartz Sesame Seeds
• 1 Piece Cucumber 1Pc
• 100 G Jumbo Garlic 100g
• 1 Jar Rowse Clear Honey
• 160 Ml Cj Bibigo Sesame Oil
• 1 Bunch Spring Onions 1 Bunch
• 150 G Fudco Soya Chunks
• 120 Ml Lee Kee Seasoned Rice Vinegar 120ml
• - Ktc Vegetable Oil
• - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 100 g Yorkshire English Carrots 100G
• 300G Fresh Ice Berg Lettuce - Approx 300G - 500G
• 500G Cj Taeyangcho Red Pepper Gochujang Paste

Instructions

1. 1. Put the soya chunks (80 g) in a bowl, cover with warm water for 10 minutes, then drain, rinse and squeeze out the excess water.
2. 2. In a bowl, mix 2 tbsp gochujang paste, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp honey, 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tbsp rice vinegar to create the sauce.
3. 3. Mince the garlic (2 cloves) and ginger (5 g), and thinly slice the spring onions (30 g), carrot (100 g), and cucumber (100 g).
4. 4. Heat a pan over medium heat and sauté the garlic and ginger in 1 tsp oil until fragrant.
5. 5. Add the soya chunks to the pan and stir-fry for 5 minutes, ensuring they are evenly cooked.
6. 6. Pour the prepared sauce over the soya chunks and cook for another 3 minutes until glazed.
7. 7. Wash and pat dry 8 iceberg lettuce leaves, ensuring they remain crisp.
8. 8. Assemble the wraps by placing soya chunks, sliced vegetables, and spring onions onto each lettuce leaf.
9. 9. Sprinkle 1 tbsp sesame seeds over the wraps for added texture and flavor.
10. 10. Serve immediately and enjoy the spicy, fresh Korean flavors.

How to make Korean Spicy Soy Chunk Lettuce Wraps

1. Soak and squeeze soy. Soak the soy chunks in warm water for 10 minutes, then drain and squeeze out the excess water.
2. Make the sauce. Mix gochujang, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil and rice vinegar into a sauce, and mince the garlic and ginger while slicing the vegetables.
3. Glaze the soy chunks. Sauté garlic and ginger in sesame oil, stir-fry the soy chunks 5 minutes, then pour in the sauce and cook 3 minutes until glazed.
4. Assemble the wraps. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves, fill each with soy chunks, sliced vegetables and green onions, sprinkle sesame seeds and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

What is the total time needed to make Korean Spicy Soy Chunk Lettuce Wraps?

The total time required is 40 minutes, including 15 minutes of prep time and 25 minutes of cooking.

Can I make these lettuce wraps ahead of time or store them?

It's best to prepare the components ahead and store them separately; assemble the wraps just before serving to keep the lettuce crisp.

What can I serve with Korean Spicy Soy Chunk Lettuce Wraps?

These wraps pair well with steamed rice or a light cucumber salad for a complete meal.

Can I substitute gochujang paste in this recipe?

Gochujang paste is essential for the authentic spicy flavor, but you can use a mix of chili paste and a touch of honey as a substitute if needed.