Delicious Kimbap Master the Art of Korean Seaweed Rolls
Author:antaki
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Master Korean seaweed rice rolls with our delicious Kimbap recipe Discover techniques for perfecting this tasty dish Enjoy every bite
Ingredients
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2 cups short-grain rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sesame oil
5 sheets of nori (seaweed)
1 cucumber, julienned
1 carrot, julienned
4–5 pickled radishes (danmuji), sliced into strips
3 eggs, beaten and cooked into a thin omelet, then sliced
1 cup spinach, blanched and seasoned with salt and sesame oil
Optional: sesame seeds for garnish
Optional protein additions: bulgogi beef, crab sticks, or tofu
Instructions
Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the washed rice and 2 1/2 cups water to a rice cooker or pot, and cook according to the rice cooker's instructions.
Once the rice cools slightly, stir in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of salt. Set it aside to cool to room temperature.
Julienne the cucumber and carrot, and sauté them lightly if you prefer them cooked. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for a minute and squeeze out excess moisture, then season with a pinch of salt and sesame oil.
In a non-stick pan, scramble the beaten eggs over low heat to make a thin omelet. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into thin strips.
Lay a sheet of seaweed on a bamboo mat. With wet hands, spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving about 1 inch at the bottom edge.
Arrange your julienned veggies, pickled radish, omelet stripes, and blanched spinach across the rice. Don’t overcrowd.
Using the bamboo mat, start rolling the Kimbap away from you, pressing lightly to keep it tight. Moisten the bare edge of the nori with water to seal the roll.
Slice the roll into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife.
Notes
Kimbap is a delightful Korean dish made with rice and a variety of fillings wrapped in seaweed. Perfect for picnics, lunches, or gatherings!
