Gimbap 김밥 Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Start by preparing all ingredients. Cook the sushi rice and let it cool. Julienne the carrots and blanch the spinach in boiling water for a minute, then cool it in ice water.

2. 2

   Make the Egg Omelette

   Heat a frying pan over medium heat, add a little oil, and pour in the beaten eggs. Cook until set, then remove and slice into thin strips.

3. 3

   Prepare the Fish Cake

   If using raw eomuk, pan-fry or steam the fish cake until fully cooked, then slice it into thin strips.

4. 4

   Season the Rice

   In a bowl, mix the cooled sushi rice with a splash of sesame oil and salt to taste.

5. 5

   Assemble the Gimbap

   Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat. Spread a thin layer of rice over the nori, leaving a small border at the top. Layer the yellow pickled radish, eomuk, carrot, spinach, egg strips, and perilla leaves on top of the rice.

6. 6

   Roll the Gimbap

   Using the bamboo mat, roll the gimbap tightly away from you. Wet the edge of the nori with a little water to seal the roll.

7. 7

   Slice and Serve

   Using a sharp knife, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Serve with soy sauce or dipping sauce of your choice.