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How to Make Classic Korean Gimbap: A Step-by-Step Guide (+Vegetarian ver.)

by viediane 2025. 3. 5.
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How to Make Gimbap

Gimbap is a popular Korean dish that can be easily made using a variety of ingredients. Below is a basic guide to making delicious gimbap.


📖Ingredients

  • Seaweed sheets (Gim): 5 sheets
  • Cooked rice: 2–3 cups
  • Cucumber: 1
  • Carrot: 1–2
  • Crab sticks: 4–7 (optional for vegetarians)
  • Eggs: 7 (can be omitted for vegans)
  • Pickled radish (Danmuji): A suitable amount
  • Ham or fish cake: Optional (vegetarians can substitute with tofu skin)

🫙 Seasoning Ingredients

  • Sesame oil: 2 tablespoons
  • Roasted sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt: A pinch
  • Mayonnaise, honey mustard (for seasoning crab sticks)

🏃🏻‍♀️‍➡️ Preparation

  1. Cucumber Preparation:
    <You can skip the cucumber pickling step (simply use cucumbers with the seeds removed).>
    •Thinly slice the cucumber and soak it in a mixture of vinegar (2 tablespoons), salt (½ teaspoon), and sugar (1 tablespoon). Let it sit for about 3–4 minutes, then squeeze out the excess water.
  2. Carrot Stir-Fry:
    • Julienne the carrots and stir-fry them in a pan with a generous amount of oil and a pinch of salt. Avoid overcooking to maintain a fresh texture.
  3. Egg Omelet:
    •Beat the eggs with salt (½ teaspoon) and pepper, then cook them slowly over low heat to make an omelet. Slice it into long strips once cooked. (Vegetarians or vegans can skip this step.)
  4. Tofu Skin Preparation (Vegetarian Option):
    •Slice tofu skin thinly and simmer it in a mixture of soy sauce, sugar, and water for a flavorful substitute for ham or fish cake.
  5. Seasoning the Rice:
    • Mix warm rice with sesame oil (2 tablespoons), roasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon), and a pinch of salt.

 


bamboo mat, Gimbap mat 출처 나무위키

🛼 Rolling the Gimbap

  1. Prepare Seaweed Sheets:
    • Place the seaweed sheet shiny side down, with the rough side facing up.
  2. Spread Rice:
    • Spread the rice evenly over the seaweed sheet, leaving about 1 cm at the edge.
  3. Add Ingredients:
    •Layer the prepared cucumber, carrots, egg strips, pickled radish, tofu skin (or ham), and other ingredients evenly on top of the rice.
  4. Roll It Up:
    • Use a bamboo mat to tightly roll up the gimbap while keeping the ingredients secure.
  5. Finish Up:
    • Brush sesame oil on the surface of the rolled gimbap and sprinkle roasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.

🔪 Cutting and Serving

• Use a sharp knife to slice the gimbap into pieces about 1–2 cm thick.
• Arrange them on a plate, and your delicious gimbap is ready to serve!

 

🥗Tips for Vegetarians

For vegetarians, substituting ham or fish cake with tofu skin is highly recommended! You can also skip eggs and add more vegetables or vegan-friendly options like plant-based cheese.
Feel free to customize your gimbap with your favorite ingredients to create your own unique version! 😊

 

 

 

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