Gimbap Rolls

Gimbap Rolls are a vibrant and nutritious Korean snack, filled with an assortment of vegetables and protein, all wrapped in flavorful rice and seaweed. Perfect for a light meal or snack, these rolls are both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Cooked short-grain rice - 1 cup
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Nori sheets - 4 sheets
• Carrot, julienned - 1 medium
• Cucumber, julienned - 1 medium
• Spinach, blanched - 1 cup
• Pickled radish, sliced - 1/2 cup
• Egg, beaten and cooked into a thin omelet - 1
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Rinse the short-grain rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Cook according to package instructions and let it cool slightly.
2. In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Stir this mixture into the warm rice until evenly coated.
3. Prepare the vegetables: Julienne the carrot and cucumber, blanch the spinach in boiling water for about 30 seconds, then cool it in ice water and squeeze out excess moisture.
4. In a pan, heat a little oil and pour in the beaten egg to create a thin omelet. Cook until set, then remove and slice into thin strips.
5. Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo mat or clean surface, shiny side down. Spread a thin layer of seasoned rice over the nori, leaving a 2 cm border at the top.
6. Arrange some of the carrot, cucumber, spinach, pickled radish, and egg strips horizontally across the rice.
7. Drizzle a bit of sesame oil over the filling for added flavor.
8. Starting from the bottom, carefully roll the nori away from you while tucking in the filling. Roll tightly but not too tight to avoid squishing the ingredients.
9. Once rolled, use a sharp knife to slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
10. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the sliced gimbap for garnish and serve with soy sauce or gochujang on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 50 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vegetables providing essential vitamins and minerals.
• Contains healthy fats from sesame oil and seeds which may support heart health.

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