Healthy Tofu and Carrot Brown Rice Gimbap
Simple and Delicious Diet Tofu Carrot Gimbap Recipe
Introducing the ‘Tofu Carrot Brown Rice Gimbap’ recipe, perfect for enjoying a satisfying and healthy meal while on a diet. We’ve reduced carbohydrates by using brown rice, boosted protein with tofu, and added plenty of stir-fried carrots for both health and flavor. While it requires a little effort, the satisfaction of completing this delicious gimbap will be immense. Prepare a special healthy snack with simple ingredients. Trust us and try making it – you’ll be delighted! ^^
Main Ingredients
- 2 servings brown rice
- 4 eggs
- 1 block tofu (300g)
- 2 carrots (small)
- 2 strips pickled radish (danmuji)
- 2 sheets of seaweed (gimbap nori)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Drain the tofu thoroughly using paper towels or a kitchen cloth. Cut it into 4 equal pieces, then lightly sprinkle with salt and pepper for seasoning. This helps remove any unwanted tofu smell and infuses flavor.
Step 2
Wash and peel the carrots. Using a knife or a mandoline slicer, julienne them into thin strips. Thinly julienned carrots will provide a pleasant texture and make the gimbap look neat when rolled.
Step 3
In separate bowls, whisk 2 eggs each. Lightly grease a preheated pan over low heat and cook thin egg omelets (jidan). Cooking them thinly prevents the gimbap from becoming too bulky and ensures a soft texture. Once cooked, slice the omelets into bite-sized pieces.
Step 4
In the same pan used for the egg omelets, add a little more oil. Stir-fry the julienned carrots, seasoning lightly with salt. Sauté until the carrots are slightly tender but still retain some crispness. This enhances their natural sweetness.
Step 5
Add a little oil to the pan and place the seasoned tofu pieces. Pan-fry them over medium-low heat until all sides are golden brown and slightly crispy. This gives the tofu a lovely texture.
Step 6
Once the tofu is browned, reduce the heat to low. Add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1 Tbsp of allulose, and simmer gently until the sauce coats the tofu evenly. Allulose is used as a sugar substitute to reduce calories while providing a mild sweetness.
Step 7
To the warm brown rice, add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds. Season with a tiny pinch of salt and gently mix, being careful not to mash the rice grains. Ensure the rice isn’t too moist, as this can cause the gimbap to break.
Step 8
Lay a sheet of seaweed (gimbap nori) on a bamboo rolling mat. Spread a thin layer of the seasoned brown rice evenly over the seaweed. Arrange the sliced egg omelets, stir-fried carrots, simmered tofu, and pickled radish in a line on top of the rice. Carefully roll the gimbap tightly using the mat. Moisten the edge of the seaweed with a little water to seal it securely.
Step 9
Slice the rolled gimbap into bite-sized pieces. Your healthy and delicious Tofu Carrot Brown Rice Gimbap is now complete! You can enjoy it as is, or serve it with soy sauce or wasabi for an extra kick.
