6 Simple Korean Kimbap Recipes with Easy Ingredients, Ready in Under 5 Minutes!

Kapanlagi.com - Korean kimbap is a rice roll with various fillings wrapped in seaweed, and it has become one of the most loved Korean foods. Although it looks complicated, making Korean kimbap can actually be very easy and fun!

With simple ingredients that can be found at the nearest supermarket, KLovers can get creative in making Korean kimbap for lunch or snacks. No need to worry about perfect rolling techniques, as kimbap just takes a little practice and patience.

Let’s check out some Korean kimbap recipes with simple ingredients that take less than 5 minutes. Check it out, KLovers!

1. Traditional Kimbap (Classic Gimbap)

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Korean classic kimbap is the basic version of rice rolls wrapped in seaweed, filled with eggs, carrots, cucumbers, and meat. This dish is very popular as a picnic or lunch box in Korea. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- Warm white rice

- Nori (seaweed)

- Omelette

- Julienne carrots

- Julienne cucumbers

- Beef/chicken

- Spinach

- Danmuji (pickled radish)

- Sesame oil

- Salt

- Bamboo rolling mat

Instructions:

1. Mix the rice with sesame oil and salt

2. Place the nori on the bamboo mat

3. Spread the rice evenly over the nori

4. Arrange the fillings in the center of the rice

5. Roll using the bamboo mat

6. Press gently to make it compact

7. Brush the surface with sesame oil

8. Cut into 8-10 pieces

9. Then you can serve it immediately

2. Tuna Mayo Kimbap

A variation of Korean kimbap filled with tuna mixed with mayonnaise, popular for its creamy and savory taste. Often served as a breakfast menu or a practical snack. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- Warm white rice

- Nori

- Canned tuna

- Mayonnaise

- Julienne carrots

- Julienne cucumber

- Lettuce

- Sesame oil

- Salt

- Bamboo rolling mat

Instructions:

1. Mix tuna with mayonnaise

2. Spread rice over the nori

3. Arrange tuna mayo and vegetables

4. Roll with the bamboo mat

5. Cut into small pieces

6. Brush with sesame oil and serve.

3. Kimchi Kimbap

Korean kimbap with added kimchi that provides a distinctive sour and spicy flavor typical of Korea. The combination of kimchi with other ingredients creates a unique harmony of taste. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- Warm white rice

- Nori

- Kimchi, chopped small

- Omelette

- Beef

- Carrots

- Spinach

- Sesame oil

- Salt

- Rolling mat

Instructions:

1. Sauté kimchi briefly

2. Spread rice over the nori

3. Arrange kimchi and other ingredients

4. Roll carefully

5. Cut into pieces

6. Serve with chili sauce

4. Bulgogi Kimbap

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Premium Korean kimbap filled with bulgogi (Korean marinated beef). It tastes more luxurious with the sweet and juicy meat characteristic of bulgogi. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- Warm white rice

- Nori

- Thinly sliced beef

- Bulgogi seasoning

- Carrot

- Cucumber

- Omelette

- Sesame oil

- Salt

- Rolling mat

How to make:

1. Marinate and sauté the bulgogi meat

2. Spread the rice on top of the nori

3. Arrange the bulgogi and vegetables

4. Roll tightly

5. Cut after cooling

6. Brush with sesame oil and serve.

5. Vegetarian Kimbap

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A vegetarian version that is still delicious with various vegetables. Suitable for vegetarians or those looking to eat healthier. Here’s how to make this Korean kimbap dish:

Ingredients:

- Warm white rice

- Nori

- Carrot

- Cucumber

- Spinach

- Shiitake mushrooms

- Danmuji

- Omelette

- Sesame oil

- Salt

- Rolling mat

How to make:

1. Sauté all the vegetables

2. Spread the rice on top of the nori

3. Arrange the vegetables

4. Roll tightly

5. Cut into pieces

6. Serve with sauce

6. Cheese Kimbap

Modern Korean kimbap with melted cheese. This Korean kimbap is very popular among young people in Korea because of its creamy taste. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

- Warm white rice

- Nori

- Cheddar/mozzarella cheese

- Ham/sausage

- Carrot

- Cucumber

- Omelet

- Sesame oil

- Salt

- Rolling mat

How to make:

1. Arrange the rice on top of the nori

2. Place the cheese and other ingredients

3. Roll carefully

4. Heat briefly (optional)

5. Cut after cooling

6. Brush with sesame oil and serve

Those are some recipes for Korean kimbap that you can make at home. After reading this article, KLovers must try to make it right away, because if not now, when?

(kpl/dhm)