How to make Korean Tuna Kimbap Sushi Roll? Kimbap ( Gimbap 김밥 ) is Korean sushi roll that is seaweed (김) wrap with cooked rice and other ingredients like vegetables, meats, eggs… etc.
The process of making kimbap is slightly lengthy, but the taste and the final presentation is rewarded. There are so many varieties, but Tuna Kimbap especially is one of my favorites. Because it is creamy, savory, sweet, and cheesy. Adults and kids will love this dish for sure. Here is how to make Korean Tuna Kimbap Sushi Roll.
The ingredients are really simple and easy to find at most supermarkets. There are couple items you may only purchase at Asian Markets, like yellow pickled radish and burdock. (You may skip this part). If there is a Korean market near you, they are usually in the cold pickled section. The package looks like the picture below. They are made for kimbap, perfectly sliced in to stripes for you to roll in the seaweed.
The ingredients to make 4 rolls of kimbap :
– 2 Cups of cooked rice (About 1 cup of pre-cooked rice)
– 1 Can of Tuna
– 4 sheets of Sushi seaweed
– Pickled Yellow radish and burdock
– 1 Carrot cut into strips
– 2 Eggs
– 2 Sheets of American Cheese
– 4 Sticks of imitation crab meat
– 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
– 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
– Salt & Pepper to season
– 2 Tbsp sesame oil for final touch
– Sushi roll making roller (bamboo or silicon)
Prepare all the main ingredients
– Rice : add 1 Tbsp Sesame oil, pinch of salt in the rice and mix well
– Tuna: Drain the excessive oil or water from the tuna can, pour in a mixing bowl, add 2 Tbsp mayonnaise, pinch of salt and pepper and mix well
– Slightly cook the carrots in a light oiled pan, cook until carrot strips are soften.
– Mix 2 eggs and make egg sheets (like pancake), then cut in strips
– Peel the crab meat into strips and slightly cook it for 30 seconds
– Cut the cheese in stripes or in half
– Pull out the radish and burdock from the package
Place all the dry ingredients on a plate for easy access and ready to assemble Kimbap.
Now you have all the ingredients to make kimbap. The final step is the fun part of all. The filling depends on how much you prefer to add in the roll, there is no standard amount or rice or filling you have to make. As long as you can roll it up and it won’t break the seaweed. It is a fun dish to make with your friends and family.
How to make Tuna Kimbap
– Place the sushi roller on the table (I’m using the silicone roller in the photo
– Place the seaweed sheet (glossy side down)
-Add a layer of rice on top and make sure only half or 2/3 of the seaweed
-Add cheese, eggs, tuna, carrots, crab meat and pickles on top.
– Roll it up and seal the seaweed with bit of sesame oil with brush
– Cut in pieces and enjoy!!
I usually cut the kimbap in pieces about my finger thickness. See the beautiful color of tuna kimbap below.
It is a delicious and healthy dish to make and enjoyable process to make with family, kids and friends. Let me know if you have a chance to make it by leaving a comment below.
If you like this dish, I think you will enjoy a Chinese Stir-Fried dish that is simple and easy to make Check here Eggplant Tofu. More cooking recipes here.
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