Bulgogi-Style Mushroom Lettuce Cups

Savory-sweet bulgogi mushrooms, crunchy vegetables, and sesame rice tucked into crisp lettuce cups for a fast Korean-inspired meal.

👅Flavor: Sweet soy garlic glaze, umami mushrooms, and fresh, crunchy toppings.
Lettuce cups filled with bulgogi mushrooms and rice
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Prep Time
15 minutes
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Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
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Servings
12 lettuce cups
easy
Cuisine
Korean
Exotic level
korean-street-bite
Difficulty
easy
Diet
vegetarian, dairy-free
Devices used
Stovetop
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Required Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Serving platter

Utilized Devices

Stovetop

Cooking Techniques

  • sauteing
  • glazing
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Ingredients

  • 300 gCooked jasmine rice
  • 15 mlToasted sesame oil
  • 9 gToasted sesame seedsdivided
  • 450 gCremini mushroomssliced
  • 15 mlNeutral oil
  • 9 gGarlicminced
  • 6 gFresh gingergrated
  • 45 mlLow-sodium tamari
  • 15 mlMaple syrup
  • 15 mlRice vinegar
  • 5 gGochujang
  • 150 gButter lettuce leaves
  • 110 gShredded carrots
  • 120 gCucumbermatchsticks
  • 20 gScallionssliced
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Instructions

1

Toss the warm rice with the sesame oil and half of the sesame seeds.

2

Heat the neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook until browned, 6 to 7 minutes.

3

Stir in the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds. Add the tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, and gochujang. Cook until glossy, 2 minutes.

4

Arrange lettuce leaves on a platter. Fill with sesame rice, bulgogi mushrooms, carrots, and cucumber.

5

Sprinkle with scallions and the remaining sesame seeds.

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Chef Tips

  • Let the mushrooms brown without stirring for the best caramelization.
  • Use gem lettuce or romaine if butter lettuce isn’t sturdy enough.
  • Serve with extra kimchi on the side for more tang.
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Nutritional Highlights

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Calories per serving
360
  • Mushrooms provide umami and B vitamins
  • Fresh vegetables add crunch and color
  • Dairy-free Korean-inspired dinner

Dietary Notes

Compliant With

vegetariandairy-free

Allergens

  • Contains soy (tamari)
  • Contains sesame

FAQ

Can I make the mushrooms ahead?

Yes—cook them up to 2 days ahead and rewarm in a skillet before serving.

How can I make this spicier?

Add another teaspoon of gochujang or a pinch of gochugaru to the glaze.

Nutrition

Calories360
Protein11 g
Carbs52 g
Fat12 g