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Classic Korean Kimbap

groups4 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 15 minsscheduleTotal: 30 minsoutdoor_grillPan-fried
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14 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:00:06

Wash and peel 200g of carrot, slice diagonally into thin ovals, then cut into thin julienne strips.

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Hold the carrot firmly with fingers curled to avoid slipping and cutting yourself.

Ingredients:Carrot
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
02
Preparation
00:00:15

Wash 1 cucumber, slice diagonally into thin pieces, then julienne into thin strips and place in a bowl.

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Press the cucumber down firmly so it does not roll while slicing.

Ingredients:Cucumber
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
03
Preparation
00:00:30

Wipe 7 fresh shiitake mushrooms clean, remove stems, and slice thinly.

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Slice steadily since mushroom caps are soft and easily squished.

Ingredients:shiitake mushroom
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
04
Active Cooking
00:00:44
warningStay safe

Be careful of oil splatters when placing ham into the hot pan.

Heat a pan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of cooking oil, put in 280g of Korean ham, fry for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly golden on both sides, then remove.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, fry for 1-2 minutes
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Remove the ham once slightly browned

overcooking will make it tough and hard to roll

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)ham slices (280 g)
Tools:Frying panchopsticks
05
Active Cooking
00:01:17

In the same pan, add 200g of carrot strips, stir-fry briefly, add 1/4 tsp of salt, and continue stir-frying for 1-2 minutes until softened and fragrant, then transfer to a bowl.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, stir-fry for 1-2 minutes
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Stir-fry until just softened

overcooking will lose the pleasant crunchy texture

Ingredients:Carrot (200 g)Salt (0.25 tsp)
Tools:Frying panchopsticks
06
Active Cooking
00:01:53

Pour 1 tbsp of cooking oil into pan, sauté 1 tbsp of minced garlic until fragrant, add 7 sliced shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry. Add 1 tbsp of soy sauce and 1 tbsp of syrup, stir-fry for 1 minute until sauce is absorbed and mushrooms are tender, then transfer out.

local_fire_departmentMedium heat, stir-fry for 1 minute
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Stir minced garlic quickly upon entering the hot oil to avoid burning and getting bitter.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)Garlic (1 tbsp)shiitake mushroom (7 piece)soy sauce (1 tbsp)Korean corn syrup or sugar (1 tbsp)
Tools:Frying panchopsticks
07
Preparation
00:02:55

Place the cooked ham on the cutting board and slice length-wise into long narrow strips.

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Let ham cool slightly before cutting so strips stay intact.

Ingredients:ham slices
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
08
Preparation
00:03:06

Crack 5 eggs into a bowl, add 1 tbsp of water and 1/4 tsp of salt, and whisk thoroughly with a fork until smooth.

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Adding water softens the egg roll

whisk well so no unmixed egg white remains

Ingredients:Egg (5 piece)water (1 tbsp)Salt (0.25 tsp)
Tools:forkmixing bowl
09
Active Cooking
00:03:25
warningStay safe

Be careful when rolling near hot edges of the frying pan.

Heat 1 tbsp oil in fry pan over medium heat. Pour half the egg mixture, roll forward as bottom sets, pull back, pour remaining egg liquid into exposed pan, roll together when half set until all egg is used and forms a thick roll, then remove.

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Roll the egg while still slightly wet so the layers stick together properly.

Ingredients:Cooking oil (1 tbsp)Egg
Tools:spatulaFrying pan
10
Preparation
00:04:20

Transfer cooked egg roll to cutting board, cool slightly, and slice length-wise into long even strips.

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Allow the egg roll to cool completely before cutting to prevent squishing.

Ingredients:Egg
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
11
Preparation
00:04:34

In a bowl with 3.5 bowls of warm cooked rice, add 1 tsp of salt, 2.5 tbsp of Korean sesame oil, and 1 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds. Mix gently with a rice paddle.

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Use a folding motion to mix rice while warm

do not mash the rice grains

Ingredients:cooked white rice (cold, day-old) (3.5 bowl)Salt (1 tsp)sesame oil (2.5 tbsp)toasted sesame seeds (1 tbsp)
Tools:rice paddlemixing bowl
12
Active Cooking
00:05:00

Lay 1 sheet of kimbap seaweed flat, spread a thin layer of seasoned rice leaving 2cm at top edge. Layer egg, carrot, cucumber, shiitake, and ham in center. Lift front edge of seaweed, hold fillings tightly, and roll forward firmly into a dense roll (repeat for 6 rolls).

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Spread rice thinly and roll tightly, otherwise fillings will fall out when sliced.

Ingredients:Korean kimbap seaweed sheet (6 sheet)Cucumber (1 piece)cooked white rice (cold, day-old)EggCarrotshiitake mushroomham slices
Tools:cutting board
13
Active Cooking
00:05:49
warningStay safe

Keep fingers curled like a claw on the roll while slicing.

Brush 0.5 tbsp sesame oil evenly over the surface of rolls. Use a sharp knife to slice each roll into even 1.5cm thick pieces in a smooth sawing motion.

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Wipe the knife blade with sesame oil or water between cuts to prevent rice sticking.

Ingredients:sesame oil (0.5 tbsp)
Tools:chef's knifecutting board
14
Active Cooking
00:06:16

Arrange sliced kimbap pieces neatly inside a lunchbox, sprinkle 0.5 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds over top for garnish, and serve.

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Pack kimbap slices face up neatly to keep their round shape.

Ingredients:toasted sesame seeds (0.5 tbsp)
Tools:bento lunchbox

groceryAll Ingredients

Carrot200 g
Cucumber1 piece
shiitake mushroom7 piece
Garlic1 tbsp
ham slices280 g
Egg5 piece
water1 tbsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Cooking oil3 tbsp
soy sauce1 tbsp
Korean corn syrup or sugar1 tbsp
cooked white rice (cold, day-old)3.5 bowl
sesame oil3 tbsp
toasted sesame seeds1.5 tbsp
Korean kimbap seaweed sheet6 sheet

blenderAll Tools Needed

chef's knifecutting boardFrying panchopsticksforkmixing bowlspatularice paddlebento lunchbox