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Gimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Roll)

Gimbap is a Korean seaweed rice roll filled with assorted ingredients. Depending on the fillings, it can taste light, savory, or rich.

Prep 30minCook 15min2 servings

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Ingredients (2 servings)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit
cooked rice	2	공기
gim (seaweed sheet)	2	장
carrot	0.5	개
spinach	100	g
pickled radish	2	줄
ham	80	g
egg	2	개
burdock root	2	줄
sesame oil	1.5	큰술
salt	0.5	작은술
sesame seeds	1	작은술

Instructions

1
Blanch spinach and season with sesame oil and salt.
2
Julienne and saute carrot. Cut ham into long strips and lightly pan-fry.
3
Beat eggs, make a thin omelette, and cut into long strips.
4
Season rice with sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds.
5
Spread rice thinly on seaweed and neatly arrange all fillings.
6
Roll tightly from the front edge.
7
Brush with sesame oil and slice into bite-sized pieces.

Tips

Let rice cool slightly before spreading to keep seaweed crispy.

Place fillings at the front third of the sheet for easier rolling.

Coat knife with sesame oil for clean cuts.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

450

kcal

Protein

Carbs

Fat

Variations

Kimchi Cheese Gimbap

A gimbap that combines spicy kimchi with rich cheese. It delivers a bold savory bite with gentle creaminess.

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