Making Kimbap: Here’s how to make Korean kimbap yourself.
Discover how to roll delicious Korean kimbap yourself using rice, fresh ingredients, and seaweed. We’ll show you step-by-step how it’s done and which flavors you can combine.
Korean sushi
What is kimbap?
Kimbap is a popular Korean rice roll made from rice, seaweed, and various fillings such as fresh vegetables, egg, meat, or fish. It resembles sushi but has its own distinct Korean style and flavor. Kimbap is versatile, nutritious, and perfect as a lunch, picnic dish, or snack.
“Kimbap brings the flavors of Korea together in a single roll.”
Soojin – Korean Food Lovers
Making kimbap: What ingredients do you need?
With just a few basic ingredients and fresh produce, you can create endless variations.
Rice
Seaweed (gim)
Carrot
Cucumber
Eggs
Spinach
Pickled radish
Bulgogi meat
Sesame oil
Sesame seeds
Making kimbap: step by step
Follow the steps and make the most delicious kimbap yourself. This is a basic recipe that you can customize with your favorite fillings.
Step 1
Preparing rice
Cook the rice and season with sesame oil and a little salt.
Step 2
Prepare the filling
Cut all the ingredients into strips and fry or blanch them.
Step 3
Add filling
Place a sheet of seaweed on a bamboo mat and spread out the rice. Arrange the ingredients in a neat line.
Step 4
Rolling kimbap
Roll up firmly and evenly using the bamboo mat.
Step 5
Cutting
Cut the roll into equal pieces; you can get 10 pieces out of one roll.
What is the difference between kimbap and sushi?
Although kimbap and sushi resemble each other, there are clear differences in ingredients, taste, and origin. Kimbap contains more filling, and a different type of filling, as well as less rice than sushi.
How do you eat kimbap?
Kimbap is delicious for lunch, at a picnic, on the go, or as part of a Korean meal. Pair it with kimchi or a salad.
Cooking workshops
Learn how to make kimbap yourself during a workshop.
Don’t just want to read about making kimbap, but experience it for yourself? During our Korean kimbap workshop in Maarssen, you’ll learn to make various types of kimbap and take everything you make home with you!