Myeolchi Ssambap

About the dish

Myeolchi ssambap is spicy braised anchovies tucked into leaf wraps with a spoonful of rice. It is a local specialty of Namhae, born of the south coast's once-abundant anchovy catch.

Key ingredient

Anchovy (myeolchi) — the 'king of calcium' for strong bones and teeth; DHA and EPA support brain and blood-vessel health, and taurine fights fatigue. In season spring and autumn, mainly from Namhae & Gijang.

Ingredients

Main: anchovies, lettuce, perilla leaves, green chili, rice, doenjang · Seasoning: red-pepper powder, minced garlic, green-plum syrup

Simple recipe

1. Braise the anchovies in a gochujang and red-pepper-powder seasoning.
2. Wash the wrapping greens.
3. Cook the rice.
4. Top each leaf with rice and braised anchovies.
5. Serve as wraps to fold and eat.

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