How to Make Kimbop (Korean Sushi) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Kimbop, also known as gimbap, is a popular Korean dish that is perfect for a light meal or snack. It is often referred to as Korean sushi, as it involves rolling ingredients in seaweed and rice, similar to the Japanese dish. However, kimbop has its own unique flavors and ingredients that make it distinctly Korean.

One of the great things about kimbop is its versatility. You can fill it with a wide variety of ingredients, making it a customizable dish that can suit anyone's taste. Whet...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked glutinous white rice (sushi rice)
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 sheets sushi nori (dry seaweed)
  • 1 cucumber, cut into thin strips
  • 1 carrot, cut into thin strips
  • 4 slices American processed cheese, cut into thin strips
  • 4 slices cooked ham, cut into thin strips
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 24 sushi pieces

  • Rinse rice in a strainer or colander until water runs clear. Combine rice with 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until rice is tender, 12 to 14 minutes. Spread cooked rice onto a baking sheet to cool. Season with 1 tablespoon sesame oil and salt.
  • While rice is simmering, pour beaten eggs into a skillet over medium-high heat and allow to cook without stirring or turning to get a flat layer of cooked egg. When egg is completely cooked, remove from the skillet and set aside on a cutting board to cool.
  • Separate nori sheets onto a flat surface and divide cooled rice between them, leaving only a 1/2-inch strip seaweed visible at the top of each sheet. Arrange strips of egg, cucumber, carrot, cheese, and ham in thin layers over rice.
  • Beginning with the bottom of each sheet of nori, use a bamboo sushi mat to firmly roll each piece into a cylindrical shape. Brush each roll with 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil and cut into 6 equal pieces.
  • Nutrition

    353 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 113mg
    • Sodium: 510mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 157mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 86mg