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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.

Questions

Can I make Kimbap gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 tbsp soy sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Kimbap keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Kimbap?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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