Gimbap Jeon

Gimbap Jeon is a delightful Korean dish that combines the flavors of traditional gimbap rolled into a savory pancake form. Perfect for lunch, it is filling, nutritious, and easy to prepare, making it a great option for a Halal meal.

Ingredients

• Cooked rice - 1 cup
• Nori (seaweed sheets) - 2 sheets
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 small, julienned
• Spinach - 100 grams, blanched
• Eggs - 2 large
• All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice, julienned carrot, cucumber, and blanched spinach. Mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and black pepper.
3. Add the all-purpose flour to the rice and vegetable mixture, then stir until evenly combined.
4. Lay a sheet of nori on a clean surface and spread half of the rice mixture evenly on the nori.
5. Roll the nori tightly from one end to the other, sealing the edge with a little water.
6. Repeat the process with the second sheet of nori and remaining rice mixture.
7. Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
8. Slice the rolled gimbap into 1-inch thick pieces and dip each slice in the beaten eggs.
9. Carefully place the egg-coated slices in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
10. Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
11. Serve warm with soy sauce and a drizzle of sesame oil, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 210 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.
• Provides a good source of protein from eggs and rice.

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