Okjubu's Mugwi Ssam-bap

An exquisite harmony of rich, savory fermented soybean paste and bitter, fresh mugwi leaves

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those seeking a healthy and special meal to stimulate appetite in spring
  • People who want to easily prepare a rich, spicy fermented clam soybean paste dish

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • mugwi leaves 1 pack
  • minced pork 150g
  • store-bought fermented clam soybean paste 1 pack
  • green chili peppers 2
  • rice 2 bowls
  • cooking wine 1 tablespoon
  • vegetable oil a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Trim the stem ends of the mugwi leaves and clean them thoroughly.
  2. Blanch the mugwi leaves briefly in boiling water, then rinse under cold water and squeeze out excess moisture.
  3. Slice the green chili peppers thinly.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a pan, add minced pork and cooking wine, and stir-fry together.
  5. Once the pork is cooked through, add the store-bought fermented clam soybean paste and green chili peppers, and stir-fry gently until well blended and slightly reduced.
  6. Form small rice balls and wrap each neatly in blanched mugwi leaves to shape.
  7. Spread the finished fermented clam soybean paste generously on a serving bowl, then place the mugwi-wrapped rice balls on top to serve.
  1. Blanch the mugwi leaves, rinse under cold water, and squeeze dry.
  2. Stir-fry the pork, then add the fermented clam soybean paste and green chili peppers to reduce and blend.
  3. Wrap small rice balls in mugwi leaves and serve alongside the seasoned paste.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Do not over-blanch the mugwi leaves, as they may become mushy—just briefly cook to preserve texture.
  • For extra spiciness, increase the amount of green chili peppers to taste.
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