Korean Lettuce Wraps (Ssam) – Seed Oil Free
This is a recipe for a Korean-style lettuce wrap that is completely seed-oil-free, low-carb friendly, and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or pork or thinly sliced beef short rib if you want bulgogi-style
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce if tolerated
- 1 tbsp fish sauce adds umami
- 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil for cooking. You can use sesame oil but it does have seed oils.
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch ginger grated
- 2 green onions sliced thin
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional – if you tolerate seeds; omit if avoiding all seeds
- 1 tbsp Sriracha (2 tbsp if you desire spicier) You can use Korean chili paste, – check label for seed oils or make your own clean version
- 1 –2 tsp monk fruit allulose, or honey (balances flavors)
- Wrap & Garnishes:
- Butter lettuce or Iceberg romaine, or green leaf lettuce (washed & dried)
- Julienned/shredded carrots optional
- Sliced cucumber
- Kimchi look for seed-oil-free brands - optional
- Fresh cilantro or mint optional
- Cauliflower rice optional, for a fuller wrap
Instructions
- Cook the protein – Heat avocado oil in a skillet. Add onion, garlic, and ginger, sauté until fragrant. Add ground beef/pork (or sliced beef) and cook until browned.
- Flavor it – Stir in coconut aminos, fish sauce, vinegar, sweetener, and optional gochujang or sriracha. Cook 2–3 minutes to let flavors meld. Adjust seasoning to taste (add more aminos for saltiness, vinegar for brightness). Garnish with green onion.
- Assemble wraps – Place a lettuce leaf on a plate. Add a spoonful of meat mixture, then top with cucumber, carrot, and kimchi (optional)
Notes
✅ No seed oils – Only avocado oil (or olive oil) used for cooking.
✅ Low carb & nutrient-dense – Lettuce and fresh veggies make it light and refreshing.
✅ Customizable – Add fried eggs, mushrooms, or even shredded zucchini for extra texture.
✅ Low carb & nutrient-dense – Lettuce and fresh veggies make it light and refreshing.
✅ Customizable – Add fried eggs, mushrooms, or even shredded zucchini for extra texture.