Kimbap
Vegetable Kimbap Recipe
Fresh Ingredients:
2 eggs, beaten
55g julienned carrot
225g spinach
4 strips of pickled yellow radish
Pantry Staples:
2 tbsp grape seed oil
4 sheets of gim (nori seaweed)
600g cooked sushi rice (=120g uncooked rice)
2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
Salt & ground black pepper
Instructions:
Prepare the omelet: Heat 1 tbsp of grape seed oil in a non-stick pan. Pour in just enough beaten eggs to coat the bottom. Cook, then flip. Repeat with the remaining eggs. Slice the omelets into 2 cm-wide strips.
Sauté the carrots: In the same pan, sauté the julienned carrots for 2-3 minutes with the remaining oil until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the kimbap: Place a gim sheet on a bamboo (or silicone) mat. Spread about 150g of rice evenly over the lower two-thirds of the sheet, leaving a 4 cm border at the top. Brush the rice with sesame oil.
Add the fillings: Arrange the carrots, omelet strips, spinach, and pickled radish on top, packing them tightly.
Roll it up: Using the mat, roll the gim from the bottom edge firmly over the fillings, pressing gently to create a tight roll.
Slice and serve: With a sharp knife, cut the roll into bite-sized pieces. Wipe the blade every two cuts to prevent the rice from sticking.
If Korea Had to Crown a Picnic King, Kimbap Would Reign Supreme!
Kimbap (김밥) would undoubtedly take the top spot! Picture a roll of perfectly seasoned rice, wrapped in a sheet of gim (dried seaweed), filled with crunchy vegetables, fluffy omelet, and sometimes meat or fish… all sliced into bite-sized delights. A true explosion of flavors and colors that makes your mouth water instantly!
Fun fact : Despite its resemblance to sushi, kimbap is not Korean sushi! The rice is seasoned with sesame oil instead of vinegar, giving it a milder, more aromatic flavor.
Whether you go for the classic beef version (soegogi kimbap), a veggie-friendly twist with pickled radish and spinach (yachae kimbap, see recipe below), or the mini-sized version (chungmu kimbap), there’s something for everyone!
And the best part? It’s incredibly convenient—no chopsticks needed! Just grab and enjoy these little rolls anytime, anywhere
In Short, Kimbap is the Ultimate Korean Snack! It’s the perfect bite-sized treat that warms the heart and delights the taste buds with its simple yet delicious flavors.
