Name: Beef Skirt Steak Ssam Wraps
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 lb / 1 kg skirt steak (or flank/hanger steak); 2 cups apple juice; ½ cup light soy sauce; 5 garlic cloves, minced; ½ brown onion, grated or finely chopped; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper; Ginger Spring Onion Sauce:; 8 oz / 250 g scallions/shallots, thinly sliced; 5 g fresh ginger, minced; 4 tbsp grapeseed oil (or neutral oil); 1 ½ tsp light soy sauce; ¾ tsp sherry vinegar; ¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste); Ssam Sauce:; 1 tbsp ssamjang (Korean fermented bean and chili paste); ½ tbsp kochujang (Korean chili paste); ¼ cup sherry vinegar; ¼ cup grapeseed oil; To Serve: 3 small heads of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried

Description

Beef Skirt Steak Ssam Wraps are a testament to culinary creativity, merging Korean flavors with grilling techniques to produce a dish that’s both exciting and approachable.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lb / 1 kg skirt steak (or flank/hanger steak)
2 cups apple juice
½ cup light soy sauce
5 garlic cloves, minced
½ brown onion, grated or finely chopped
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Ginger Spring Onion Sauce:
8 oz / 250 g scallions/shallots, thinly sliced
5 g fresh ginger, minced
4 tbsp grapeseed oil (or neutral oil)
1 ½ tsp light soy sauce
¾ tsp sherry vinegar
¾ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Ssam Sauce:
1 tbsp ssamjang (Korean fermented bean and chili paste)
½ tbsp kochujang (Korean chili paste)
¼ cup sherry vinegar
¼ cup grapeseed oil
To Serve: 3 small heads of Bibb lettuce, leaves separated, washed and dried

Instructions

In a large bowl or ziplock bag, thoroughly combine the apple juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated onion, sesame oil, and black pepper. Immerse the skirt steak in this marinade, ensuring it’s fully coated, and let it develop flavor in the refrigerator overnight or for up to 24 hours.
When ready to cook, remove the beef from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Preheat your grill or heavy-based skillet to a high temperature to achieve an impressive sear on the meat. A hot grill ensures your steak remains juicy.
Grill or sear the skirt steak to your desired doneness, with medium-rare to medium being ideal for tenderness. Post-cooking, allow the steak to rest for about 5–10 minutes under a tent of foil, letting the juices redistribute.
As your steak rests, combine the ingredients for the Ginger Spring Onion Sauce in a bowl, stirring until well mixed. Prepare the Ssam Sauce in another bowl, whisking until you have a smooth consistency.
With your steak rested, slice it into thin 0.2-inch (0.5cm) strips against the grain. Serve alongside the Bibb lettuce leaves and the two sauces. To enjoy, place a slice of beef onto a lettuce leaf, add a desired amount of each sauce, wrap it up, and savor every flavorful bite.

Notes

Enhance the meal by serving with Korean steamed rice and a chilled cucumber salad.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner

Nutrition

Calories: 350 kcal
Sodium: 850 mg
Protein: 29 g