Wash the lettuce leaves carefully, removing any tough stems, and set them aside.
Choose large, fresh lettuce leaves for better wrapping.
Chop the kimchi into small pieces and set it aside.
Adjust the amount of kimchi depending on how spicy you want the filling.
Grate the garlic and ginger, and mix them with Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru), soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a flavorful paste.
You can increase or decrease the gochugaru based on your spice preference.
In a bowl, mix the cooked rice with the kimchi paste. Add the chopped kimchi and stir until well combined.
For a more vibrant flavor, allow the rice to marinate for 10 minutes.
Scoop a small portion of the rice and kimchi mixture and place it onto a lettuce leaf.
Make sure the mixture is not too large so the leaf can easily fold around it.
Wrap the lettuce leaf around the rice and kimchi filling, creating a small packet.
You can fold in the sides of the lettuce leaf before rolling for a cleaner wrap.
Once all the fillings are wrapped, garnish each packet with sesame seeds and chopped spring onions.
Serve the ssam immediately for the freshest taste.
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