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Vegetable Gimbap

Savory Vegetable Gimbap: Your Easy, Crunchy Snack Fix

Delight in Vegetable Gimbap, a vibrant Korean rice roll loaded with fresh veggies and umami flavors, perfect for snacks or picnics.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 rolls
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 277

Ingredients
  

For the Rice
  • 2 cups cooked sushi or short-grain rice
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
For the Fillings
  • 1 cup carrots sliced into thin strips
  • 1 cup Swiss chard stalks sautéed
  • 1 cup Persian cucumber cut lengthwise into wedges
  • 1 cup spinach sautéed until wilted
  • 2 large eggs to make an omelette and sliced
For the Wrap
  • 4 sheets nori (seaweed sheets) fresh sheets
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds optional garnish

Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • bamboo rolling mat
  • skillet
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-By-Step Instructions for Vegetable Gimbap
  1. Cook sushi or short-grain rice in a rice cooker according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Fold in sesame oil and salt; keep warm.
  2. Wash and slice carrots and Swiss chard into thin strips. Cut Persian cucumber into wedges. Prepare eggs as an omelette or fry and slice.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, and sauté carrot strips for 3-4 minutes until tender but still crunchy.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté spinach for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Let it cool slightly.
  5. On a bamboo mat, place nori shiny side down. Spread rice on 80% of the nori, leaving the top edge clear. Add sautéed vegetables and egg.
  6. Roll nori tightly from the bottom using the mat, sealing the top with water.
  7. Rub sesame oil on the outside of the roll, slice into 8-10 pieces with a wet knife.
  8. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the rolls and serve immediately or store wrapped in plastic.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 277kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize your gimbap with different fillings based on your preferences for a variety of flavors.

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