Baek Jong-won's Creative Kimbap Recipes

Yields: 4-6 servings

Prep time: Approximately 30 minutes

Cook time: Varies depending on ingredients

Ingredients

Common Ingredients:

• Sushi rice: 2 cups (seasoned with vinegar, sugar, and salt)
• Kim (seaweed sheets): 1 sheet
• Optional: Sesame seeds (for garnish)

Bacon and Jalapeño Kimbap:

• Bacon: 4 slices
• Jalapeño peppers: 2-3 (thinly sliced)

Crab Stick and Mayonnaise Kimbap:

• Crab sticks: Approximately 200g (shredded)
• Mayonnaise: 2 tablespoons

Pork Bulgogi Kimbap:

• Pork (bulgogi-style): 200g
• Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Minced garlic: 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon

Radish Kimchi Kimbap:

• Radish kimchi: 1 cup
• Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
• Sugar: 1 teaspoon
• Sesame oil: 1/2 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds: 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

Common Kimbap Assembly:

1. Rice preparation: Prepare sushi rice and season with vinegar, sugar, and salt.
2. Laying the Kim: Place the Kim on a bamboo rolling mat with the rough side up.
3. Spreading the Rice: Spread a thin layer of rice over the Kim, leaving about 2cm at the top.
4. Adding the Ingredients: Arrange the prepared ingredients on the rice, aligning them with the bottom edge.
5. Rolling the Kimbap: Use the bamboo mat to tightly roll the Kimbap, and slightly moisten the edge with water to secure it.
6. Slicing: Slice into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
7. Serving: Garnish with sesame seeds.

Individual Kimbap Recipes

Bacon and Jalapeño Kimbap:

1. Cooking the Bacon: Cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, then remove excess grease.
2. Assembly: Place the cooked bacon and jalapeños on the rice and make the Kimbap.

Crab Stick and Mayonnaise Kimbap:

1. Preparing the Crab Sticks: Shred the crab sticks and mix with mayonnaise.
2. Assembly: Place the crab stick and mayonnaise mixture on the rice and make the Kimbap.

Pork Bulgogi Kimbap:

1. Bulgogi Marinade: Mix the pork with soy sauce, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cooking: Stir-fry the marinated pork until cooked.
3. Assembly: Place the cooked bulgogi on the rice and make the Kimbap.

Radish Kimchi Kimbap:

1. Seasoning the Radish Kimchi: Mix the radish kimchi with soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Marinate for 10 minutes.
2. Assembly: Place the seasoned radish kimchi on the rice and make the Kimbap.

Tips

• Rice: Using sushi rice will result in chewier, more delicious Kimbap.
• Ingredients: Feel free to add various ingredients such as avocado, cucumber, or tuna according to your preference.
• Rolling: Roll the Kimbap tightly to prevent it from falling apart.
• Slicing: Lightly oiling the knife before slicing will help achieve clean cuts.

Plating

• Arrange the Kimbap on a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve with kimchi or pickled radish as a side dish.
• Also great for packing in a lunchbox.

Enjoy a variety of flavors with Baek Jong-won's unique Kimbap recipes! 😊