Gimbap (김밥)

Gimbap, also known as Kimbap, is a popular Korean dish made with steamed white rice and various ingredients, all rolled in dried seaweed sheets. It is a versatile and convenient dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, lunch, or picnic food.

Gimbap (김밥)

Ingredients

  • 4 sheets dried seaweed (nori)
  • 2 cups steamed white rice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 strips of pickled yellow radish (danmuji)
  • 4 strips of cooked spinach
  • 4 strips of pickled burdock root (eomuk)
  • 4 strips of cooked egg omelette
  • 8 strips of imitation crab sticks

Instructions

  1. Place a sheet of dried seaweed on a bamboo sushi mat.
  2. Spread a thin layer of steamed white rice over the seaweed, leaving a small border at the top edge.
  3. Drizzle a little sesame oil and sprinkle a pinch of salt over the rice.
  4. Arrange the pickled yellow radish, spinach, burdock root, egg omelette, and imitation crab sticks in a line across the rice.
  5. Roll the gimbap tightly using the bamboo mat, sealing the edge with a little water.
  6. Cut the rolled gimbap into bite-sized pieces and serve.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
45 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per roll
Carbohydrates
35g
Protein
5g
Fat
8g

Supplies

Bamboo sushi mat

Tools

Sharp knife

Serving suggestions

Serve gimbap with a side of kimchi and a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and a pinch of sugar.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, replace the imitation crab sticks with strips of sautéed vegetables or tofu.

Cost

$10