Description
Korean Beef Kimbap is a delicious and nutritious dish made with seasoned rice, vegetables, and thinly sliced beef, all rolled in seaweed.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 sheets of nori (seaweed)
- 4 ounces cooked beef (such as bulgogi), sliced thin
- 1 cup fresh spinach, blanched
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup pickled radish, sliced into strips
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- Soy sauce for dipping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, sesame oil, and salt. Mix well until the rice is evenly coated and slightly sticky.
- Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat or a clean surface, shiny side down. With wet hands, spread about 1/2 cup of the rice mixture evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
- Arrange a line of beef, spinach, carrot, and pickled radish across the center of the rice.
- Starting from the bottom, carefully roll the nori away from you, using the mat to help keep the roll tight. Press gently to seal the edge of the nori.
- Repeat the process with the remaining sheets of nori and filling ingredients.
- Once all rolls are made, use a sharp knife to slice each roll into bite-sized pieces. Wipe the knife with a damp cloth between cuts for cleaner slices.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds on top if desired and serve with soy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, replace the beef with tofu or additional vegetables like cucumber or bell peppers.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar to the rice for a tangy flavor, or include other fillings like avocado or egg for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg