Korean Tuna Mini Gimbap (Addictive Bite-Sized Tuna Mayo Seaweed Rolls)
Moisture is what splits these rolls, so press 150 g canned tuna in a strainer before mixing it with 2 tbsp mayonnaise, and squeeze the blanched spinach very firmly. Season the rice while it is still warm, then wait until it is no longer hot before rolling. Halve 4 seaweed sheets, spread the rice thinly rough side up with about 1 cm left bare at the far edge, and roll small and tight.
Quick answer
- Total time
- 30 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 9
About this dish
Cutting each seaweed sheet in half makes rolls small enough to fit tuna mayo, pickled radish, carrot and spinach into a single bite.
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With only half a sheet to close around everything, the rice is spread thin and the fillings kept in a narrow line down the middle.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
While the 2 cups of rice are still warm, mix in sesame oil and salt evenly.
Spread the rice out slightly so steam escapes, and let it cool until warm, not hot, before rolling.
- 2
Press the 150 g of canned tuna in a strainer to remove as much oil and moisture as possible.
Mix it with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise until creamy but not runny, so the rolls do not split.
- 3
Cut the 60 g carrot into thin matchsticks and stir-fry over medium heat for about 1 minute.
Stop as soon as it softens slightly and turns brighter, keeping a light bite and natural sweetness.
- 4
Blanch the 70 g spinach briefly in boiling water until the green color deepens.
Rinse in cold water, squeeze very firmly, then season lightly with salt and sesame oil so extra moisture does not soak the seaweed.
- 5
Cut the 4 seaweed sheets in half and place each piece rough side up.
Spread a thin layer of rice, leaving about 1 cm bare at the far edge so the seaweed seals without getting soggy.
- 6
Arrange the tuna mayonnaise, pickled radish, carrot, and spinach neatly across the center.
Roll small and tight while pressing the filling in place, rest seam side down briefly, then slice into bite-sized pieces.
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