Kimbap (or gimbap, 김밥) is a Korean seaweed rice roll with a variety of tasty fillings. Gim (김) is a dried seaweed, while bap is rice.
These rice buns offer an intriguing texture and flavor combination due to the variety of contents.
We all grew up eating these rice rolls. Our school field excursions, outdoor activities, and family road trips would have been incomplete without them!
Kimbap is currently the most popular grab-and-go meal in Korea. It can be found almost anywhere, with numerous variants.
The best one, in my opinion, is the original kimbap that my mother used to make for us on field trips and picnics. I enjoy cooking these rice rolls at home.
Individual fillings take some time to prepare, and rolling requires some practice, but the procedure is straightforward and enjoyable.
Seaweed rice rolls consist of three components: gim, rice, and certain fillings.
While kimbap fillings are incredibly versatile and have endless alternatives, I've included the standard components in this recipe: