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Folded Gimbap

Cultural Context

Gimbap, a beloved Korean dish, originated as a portable meal for picnics and outings. Traditionally filled with various ingredients, it showcases the harmony of flavors and textures. Folded gimbap is a modern twist, making it easier to eat on the go. This dish has gained popularity beyond Korea, inspiring variations worldwide, especially among those seeking healthy, convenient meals.

KoreanKRmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
ยผ cup cooked rice (prefer short grain rice)
1 Seaweed / Nori sheet
10 Slices of Cucumber
1 Lettuce Leaf
1 Can of John West Salmon Tomato & Onion (or any other brand of canned fish)
1 Tbsp Salmon Mentaiko (Optional, can be replaced by sliced cheese or egg omelette)
1 egg (fried into omelette)
2 Slices of Spam (or any meat such as stir-fried beef/pork shabu / processed meat)
1 Tbsp Kimchi

pickled radish

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: fresh daikon

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: regular radish

Fresh daikon offers a crisp texture with fewer preservatives.

crab sticks

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: real crab meat

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: surimi

Surimi is a cost-effective alternative that mimics the texture.

sesame oil

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: olive oil

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil provides a neutral flavor at a lower cost.

cooked rice

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: brown rice

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: white rice

Brown rice is healthier but white rice is more economical.

1

Press out liquid from canned Salmon, sprinkle with some sesame seeds, mix well.

2

Use a sheet of seaweed with the shiny side down, cut a slit to the middle of the seaweed.

3

Spread the rice evenly on bottom right quarter of the seaweed. Arrange the other ingredient on each quarter.

4

Lift the bottom right quarter and fold it onto the top of the right quarter, then to the top left and finally to the bottom left. Make sure you press lightly and tuck all the ingredients in at each step.

5

Cling wrap each gimbap and cut into half so that you can eat it easily like a burger.

6

Pan fry spam until surfaces become a little brown, at the same time using the same pan, crack egg, beat well and fry egg into omelette.

7

Use a sheet of seaweed with the shiny side down, cut a slit to the middle of the seaweed.

8

Spread the rice evenly on bottom right quarter of the seaweed. Arrange the other ingredient on each quarter. Add 1 Tsp of Kimchi on the rice.

9

Lift the bottom right quarter and fold it onto the top of the right quarter, then to the top left and finally to the bottom left. Make sure you press lightly and tuck all the ingredients in at each step.

10

Cling wrap each gimbap and cut into half so that you can eat it easily like a burger.

Cooking Techniques

rollingslicing

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishsesameeggs

Also Known As

Korean Sushi RollsGimbapKimbap

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