
Korean seaweed rice rolls with colorful fillings
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
4
4 rolls
Difficulty
Medium
Cost
Budget
$
Korean seaweed rice rolls with colorful fillings
Tightly rolled seaweed rice rolls filled with seasoned vegetables, pickled radish, egg, and beef, sliced into pinwheel rounds. Kimbap is the essential Korean picnic and lunchbox food.
30m
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
45m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty
Budget $
Cost
(Updated )
Kimbap is often compared to sushi, but it is distinctly Korean. The rice is seasoned with sesame oil rather than vinegar, and the fillings emphasize cooked, seasoned ingredients over raw fish.
Season warm rice with sesame oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp sesame seeds. Mix gently and cool slightly.
Prepare fillings: cook seasoned beef, make thin egg omelets and slice into strips, blanch spinach and season with sesame oil.
Place seaweed shiny-side down on a bamboo mat. Spread rice evenly, leaving 1 inch at the top edge.
Arrange fillings in a line across the center: beef, egg, radish, spinach, and carrot.
Roll tightly using the bamboo mat. Brush the outside with sesame oil and slice into 1/2-inch rounds.
Serve over steamed jasmine or sticky rice
Pair with a side of pickled vegetables or kimchi
Add a drizzle of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor
Arrange on a platter for easy sharing at your next gathering
Chamchi (tuna) kimbap is equally popular in Korea
Fresh crunch as an alternative to the tangy pickled radish
Test Kitchen Pick
Sesame Oil
Helpful Pantry Staple
A small amount of toasted sesame oil changes the aroma fast. It is one of the easiest ways to make a sauce or dressing taste more complete.
This ingredient adds most of its value in aroma and finish.
Toasted sesame oil is a small bottle that tends to have outsized payoff.
Shop sesame oil for this recipeWet your hands when spreading rice to prevent sticking.
Roll away from you, tucking tightly with each turn for a firm, sliceable roll.
Wrap tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 day. Best eaten same day.
Serve at room temperature. Not meant to be reheated.
Per serving (60mg) · 4 servings
A moderate-calorie serving · based on a 2,000 cal daily diet
Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and preparation methods.
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