Korean Lettuce Wraps (Ssambap) with Fish Topping Sauce

Step 1

Combine all the seasoning ingredients in a small mixing bowl, set aside.

Step 2

In a small sauce pan, saute onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until soft. Add the fish, reserved juice, and the water and bring to boil.

Step 3

Add the sauce to the pan and stir. Add the zucchini and bring to boil again. Reduce the heat to med-low and simmer for 7-8 minutes or until the mixture thickens a little.

Step 4

Add the chili and green onion, if using, and let it cook for another 1-2 minutes.

Step 5

Remove from heat and let it cool. It will thicken more as it cools.

Step 6

To serve the dish, place 1 tablespoonful of rice in the middle of lettuce, top with the fish topping sauce, about 1/2 Tbsp, and gently bunch the lettuce together and eat in ONE bite!