Gimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls)
Colorful rolls of seasoned rice and fillings wrapped in seaweed - Korea's favorite picnic and lunchbox food.
- ⏱ 40 min
- 📊 medium
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 4 seaweed sheets (gim)
- assorted carrot, egg, spinach
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 strips pickled radish
Instructions
- Season warm rice with sesame oil and salt.
- Prepare fillings: julienned carrot, egg strips, spinach, radish.
- Spread rice thinly on seaweed, add fillings, and roll tightly.
- Brush with sesame oil, slice and serve.
💡 Chef's tip
Spread the rice thin and leave a bare strip at the top edge so the roll seals cleanly when you finish rolling.
Seasoning the rice with sesame oil and salt (not vinegar like sushi) is what distinguishes gimbap; the nutty oil is the signature Korean flavor.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Protein: 9 g
- Carbs: 60 g
- Fat: 8 g
