FROM OUR KITCHEN
Korean beef lettuce cups with kimchi

Prep time15 min
Cook time6 min
Total time21 min
Servings4
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Ingredients
- 600 g minced beef
- 2 tsp finely grated ginger
- 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
- 2 spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 8 iceberg lettuce leaves, trimmed
- 100 g kimchi chopped
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Step-by-step method
- 01Mix the beef with the ginger, garlic, spring onion, soy sauce and sugar. Form into 8 long patties and brush with vegetable oil.
- 02Preheat a ridged chargrill or barbeque to moderately high and cook the patties for 3 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Set aside to rest for 5 minutes, covering loosely with foil.
- 03Place the patties in the lettuce cups and top with the kimchi to taste. Serve with tomato slices and a sprinkling of sesame seeds.
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Chef's tips
- For an Authentic Korean take, try using blanched and chilled cabbage leaves instead of lettuce cups.
- Uncooked beef patties can be prepared up to a few hours ahead and refrigerated until needed.