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
Build a full meal around Kimbap
Get a matched combo of sides and accents
Recipe
Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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2 cups | Rice , short-grain white |
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2.5 cups | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Sesame oil |
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0.5 teaspoon | Salt |
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5 sheets | Seaweed , dried (gim/nori) |
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1 medium | Carrot , julienned |
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1 medium | Cucumber , julienned |
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3 large | Egg |
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1 tablespoon | Vegetable oil |
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5 ounces | Spinach |
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2 tablespoons | Soy sauce |
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1 tablespoon | Sugar |
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5 ounces | Imitation Crab , sticks |
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2 tablespoons | Radish , pickled (danmuji), sliced |
Instructions
- 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 Once cooked, let the rice cool slightly, then mix in sesame oil and salt.
- 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 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 In the same pan, lightly sauté the carrot strips until slightly softened.
- 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 Arrange a few strips of egg, carrot, cucumber, spinach, imitation crab, and pickled radish horizontally across the rice.
- 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 Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
- 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.