Tofu Kimbap

Tofu Kimbap is a delightful Korean snack that combines protein-rich tofu with fresh vegetables and seasoned rice, all wrapped in seaweed. It's a portable and nutritious meal perfect for any time of day.

Ingredients

• Cooked sushi rice - 1 cup
• Firm tofu - 200 grams
• Nori sheets - 4 sheets
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Cucumber - 1 medium, julienned
• Spinach - 100 grams, blanched
• Sesame oil - 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Cook the sushi rice according to package instructions. Once cooked, mix in rice vinegar and set aside to cool.
2. Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, then cut it into thin strips.
3. In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the tofu strips and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Season with soy sauce and salt, then remove from heat.
4. Prepare the vegetables: julienne the carrot and cucumber, and blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and rinse under cold water.
5. Lay a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat or a clean surface. Spread a thin layer of sushi rice over the nori, leaving about 2 cm at the top edge.
6. In the center of the rice, layer the cooked tofu, julienned carrot, cucumber, and blanched spinach.
7. Sprinkle black sesame seeds over the filling, then gently roll the kimbap away from you, applying light pressure to form a tight roll.
8. Repeat with the remaining nori sheets and filling ingredients.
9. Once rolled, slice the kimbap into bite-sized pieces and serve with additional soy sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 15 g
• Carbs: 50 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from tofu, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from fresh vegetables.

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