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Kimbap

A popular Korean seaweed rice roll packed with seasoned beef, fluffy egg strips, and crisp vegetables.

40 minMediumServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups short-grain white rice, cooked
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup carrots, julienned
  • 3 oz spinach leaves, blanched
  • 4 strips yellow pickled radish, julienned
  • 4 sheets nori seaweed

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a medium bowl, mix 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice with 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 1/2 tsp fine sea salt until combined.

  2. 2

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook 1/2 lb lean ground beef with 1 tbsp soy sauce for 5 to 7 minutes until cooked through and reaching an internal temperature of 160 F.

  3. 3

    Pour 2 beaten eggs into a greased skillet over medium heat, cook for 2 minutes into a flat omelet, then slice into thin strips.

  4. 4

    Sauté 1 cup julienned carrots in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes until tender, then squeeze excess water from 3 oz blanched spinach leaves.

  5. 5

    Place 4 sheets nori seaweed on a bamboo mat, spread 2 cups cooked short-grain white rice over the bottom two-thirds, and layer 4 strips julienned yellow pickled radish, 1/2 lb lean ground beef, 2 beaten eggs, 1 cup julienned carrots, and 3 oz blanched spinach leaves across the center.

  6. 6

    Roll tightly using the bamboo mat, slice into half inch rounds, and serve.

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Questions

What is Kimbap?

A popular Korean seaweed rice roll packed with seasoned beef, fluffy egg strips, and crisp vegetables. This reference files it under Korean lunch: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Kimbap reach?

For Kimbap, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Why blanch first in Kimbap?

Step 4 reads: "Sauté 1 cup julienned carrots in the pan for 1 to 2 minutes until tender, then squeeze excess water from 3 oz blanched spinach leaves." The quick boil in step 4 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

What can I use instead of toasted sesame oil in Kimbap?

The entry for Kimbap calls for 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Kimbap?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Kimbap uses 1/2 lb lean ground beef.

Does Kimbap contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, eggs, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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