Simple and Flavorful Salted Kelp Wraps (Ssambap)
Simple and Flavorful Salted Kelp Wraps (Ssambap)
Easy Salted Kelp Wraps Made with Rehydrated Kelp
When you’re craving something light and delicious, Ssambap is the perfect choice! This recipe uses salted kelp for a quick and easy preparation. It’s a wonderfully simple yet satisfying meal, perfect for those times when you need a flavorful bite without much fuss. Whip it up in a flash!
Main Ingredients- 100g salted kelp
- 1.5 bowls cooked rice
Spicy Gochujang Sauce- 1.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp carbonated water (optional, for a smoother sauce)
- 1 Tbsp maesil-cheong (plum syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
- 1.5 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp carbonated water (optional, for a smoother sauce)
- 1 Tbsp maesil-cheong (plum syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, we need to remove the excess salt from the salted kelp. Soak about 100g of salted kelp in cold water for 20 minutes. Remember to change the water 2-3 times during this period to ensure the saltiness is adequately reduced.
Step 2
Once soaked, gently massage the kelp to rinse it, then wash it under running water 2-3 times until clean. You can lightly blanch it in boiling water if you prefer, but I find it perfectly fine to use as is. Cut the kelp into bite-sized pieces suitable for wraps.
Step 3
Let’s make the delicious spicy gochujang sauce. In a bowl, combine 1.5 Tbsp gochujang, 0.5 Tbsp gochugaru, 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp maesil-cheong, and 1/2 Tbsp sugar. Stir well until the sugar dissolves. Add 1 Tbsp of carbonated water (this makes the sauce extra smooth!) and finally, mix in 3 Tbsp of vinegar. Give it a good stir until everything is well combined. Your flavorful sauce is ready!
Step 4
Season the warm cooked rice (1.5 bowls) with a drizzle of sesame oil and a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Mix gently with a spatula until well combined and fragrant.
Step 5
Shape the seasoned rice into bite-sized portions. Creating slightly oval or flattened round shapes will make it easier to assemble the kelp wraps.
Step 6
Place a piece of the prepared kelp onto each rice ball. Gently wrap the kelp around the rice, creating a neat little bundle. Just like that, you’ve made your simple yet elegant salted kelp wraps! Enjoy this delightful dish.
