Kimbap

Kimbap

Kimbap

Korean rice rolls of steamed rice, pickled radish, spinach, egg, and fillings rolled tightly in nori and sliced into rounds — often called the Korean lunchbox staple.

Cuisines

Korean

Best for

Breakfast Lunch Snacks

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Recipe

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Rice 2 cups Rice , short-grain white
water 2.5 cups Water
sesame oil 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
salt 0.5 teaspoon Salt
Seaweed 5 sheets Seaweed , dried (gim/nori)
Carrot 1 medium Carrot , julienned
Cucumber 1 medium Cucumber , julienned
Egg 3 large Egg
vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
Spinach 5 ounces Spinach
soy sauce 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
sugar 1 tablespoon Sugar
Imitation Crab 5 ounces Imitation Crab , sticks
Radish 2 tablespoons Radish , pickled (danmuji), sliced

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  2. 2 Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly, then mix in sesame oil and salt.
  3. 3 In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Pour in beaten eggs and cook until set, flipping once. Remove and slice into strips.
  4. 4 Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then drain and rinse under cold water. Squeeze out excess water and season with soy sauce and a pinch of salt.
  5. 5 In the same pan, lightly sauté the carrot strips until slightly softened.
  6. 6 Place a sheet of seaweed on a bamboo mat, shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of rice over the seaweed, leaving about 2 inches at the top.
  7. 7 Arrange a few strips of egg, carrot, cucumber, spinach, imitation crab, and pickled radish horizontally across the rice.
  8. 8 Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the seaweed over the filling, pressing gently to form a tight roll. Seal the edge with a little water.
  9. 9 Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  10. 10 Slice each roll into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife, wiping the blade with a damp cloth between cuts.

Tips

For best results, use a bamboo mat to roll the kimbap tightly. Serve with soy sauce or a spicy dipping sauce for added flavor.