Grilled Eel Lettuce Wrap Rice recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Grilled eel served with rice, lettuce, and perilla leaves for wrapping is a classic Korean meal.
Grilled eel served with rice, lettuce, and perilla leaves for wrapping is a classic Korean meal. Sweet-savory eel pairs with the nutty depth of ssamjang and crisp vegetables. It’s especially nice on a summer evening or whenever you want a hearty meal.
Seafood · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 435g serving): 613 kcal · protein 35.1g · carbohydrate 79.2g · fat 15.1g · sodium 1219.6mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Use a wide spatula when turning the eel so the flesh doesn’t break apart.
Tips: The glaze can burn easily, so you can brush it on at the end and cook briefly over low heat.
Tips: Add ssamjang a little at a time rather than using too much at once, so the eel’s seasoning can shine.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Eel — 150 g
- Rice — 1 bowl
- Lettuce — 6 sheet
- Perilla Leaves — 4 sheet
- Ssamjang — 1 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce — 1 tsp
- Honey — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 1 clove
- Cooking Oil — 0.5 tsp