International Cooking: Bossam - Steamed Pork Wrap

Bossam is a type of ssam in Korean cuisine in which steamed pork is wrapped in a leaf vegetable (lettuce or sesame leaf) or radish. It is often accompanied by a condiment known as ssamjang.

It is usually combined with garlic, onion, pepper, and kimchi. Bossam is also preferred to be eaten with pickled fermented shrimp (saeujeot) and oyster. Bossam is a popular dish in Korea and can also be served as an anju (side dish for drinking).