Hearty Vegetable Kimbap
A Journey with Vegetable Kimbap and Rice Hot Dogs Made with [Kawaji No. 1 Rice]!
Since going out can be risky, we prepared some vegetable kimbap and rice hot dogs for a picnic right on our balcony at home. The chewy texture and delicious taste of the Kawaji No. 1 rice made it a hit with the whole family. Enjoy this recipe for a delightful meal and a fun experience!
Kimbap Ingredients
- 3 cups Kawaji rice
- 3 imitation crab sticks
- 6 pickled radish strips (danmuji)
- 5 eggs
- 6 sheets of kimbap seaweed (gim)
- 6 kimbap ham sticks
- 3 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
We had a delightful home picnic with homemade vegetable kimbap and hearty rice hot dogs! Our family absolutely loved the chewy texture of the Kawaji No. 1 rice, which made our meal even more special.
Step 2
First, cook 3 cups of Kawaji No. 1 rice. While the rice is cooking, prepare all the kimbap fillings. For the eggs, make thin omelets, let them cool, and then slice them. Cut the imitation crab sticks into bite-sized pieces. Drain the pickled radish strips and lightly pan-fry the ham sticks for kimbap. (You can also add other vegetables like spinach or carrots, if desired).
Step 3
Once the rice is cooked, let it steam for a few minutes. Then, using a rice paddle, gently fluff the rice to separate the grains and make it slightly chewy, ensuring it doesn’t clump together. This step is crucial for making perfectly rolled kimbap.
Step 4
Season the fluffed rice to enhance its flavor. Add 3 tablespoons of sesame oil and 3 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds. You can also add a pinch of salt and a dash of pepper to taste. Gently mix everything together so the seasoning is evenly distributed among the rice grains.
Step 5
Now it’s time to roll the kimbap! Lay a sheet of kimbap seaweed flat. Spread a thin, even layer of the seasoned rice over the seaweed, leaving a small border at the top edge. Arrange the prepared fillings – egg omelet, imitation crab, pickled radish, and ham – neatly on top of the rice. Carefully roll the kimbap tightly from the bottom edge. Lightly moisten the top border with water to seal the roll.
Step 6
For an extra special treat, let’s make rice hot dogs! After rolling the kimbap tightly, you can shape some of the seasoned rice into a hot dog form, place it on a skewer, and you have a delicious rice hot dog! Arrange the kimbap rolls and rice hot dogs attractively in a picnic box.
Step 7
Your delicious vegetable kimbap and hearty rice hot dogs are now ready! The picnic preparations are complete!
Step 8
Spread a picnic mat on your balcony and enjoy a delightful time as if you were truly outdoors. Sitting together with your loved ones, sharing delicious food, and savoring the picnic atmosphere is a wonderful experience.^^
Step 9
Rice hot dogs are also a fantastic snack! Gently heat them up and drizzle with ketchup. They are a delightful treat that both children and adults will love. They pair wonderfully with kimbap for an even more satisfying meal.
Step 10
As you can see, the versatile Kawaji No. 1 rice can transform into much more than just plain rice. We encourage you to experiment with various rice recipes!
Step 11
This recipe is part of our ongoing challenge in the 2021 Rice Recipe Contest, held in collaboration with the Gyeonggi Agricultural Research and Extension Services. We are dedicated to creating delicious rice recipes that perfectly suit Korean tastes using our native rice varieties.
Step 12
This picnic with rice hot dogs was truly a joyful and happy occasion. We hope you create special memories with your loved ones by making delicious rice dishes at home!
