Nostalgic Egg Salad (with Cucumber & Ham)
Park Se-ri’s Egg Salad: A Retro Cucumber & Ham Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe Using Gimbap Ingredients
Whip up a nostalgic salad in no time with these simple gimbap ingredients! This is Park Se-ri’s style of egg salad. By mixing gimbap ham, imitation crab meat, fresh cucumber, and soft boiled eggs with mayonnaise, you can recreate the taste of your childhood. It’s delicious eaten by the spoonful or used as a delightful sandwich filling. Simple yet comforting, make it today!
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 sheet Gimbap ham
- 3 sticks Gimbap imitation crab meat
- 1/2 cucumber
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 1/4 onion
- 6 slices Bread or 6 mini buns (for sandwiches)
Salad Dressing
- 6 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 6 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, cut the gimbap ham into long strips, then finely dice them for a smoother texture. Dicing the ham will enhance the overall harmony of the salad.
Step 2
Similarly, cut the gimbap imitation crab meat into long strips and then finely dice them. This will provide a pleasant bite while ensuring they blend well with other ingredients.
Step 3
Wash the fresh cucumber thoroughly, slice it thinly into matchsticks, and then finely dice it to a size similar to the ham and imitation crab meat. Its crispness will add a wonderful dimension to the salad.
Step 4
Separate the whites and yolks of the hard-boiled eggs. Finely chop the egg whites for a soft texture, and mash the yolks with a fork or similar utensil to add richness and creaminess to the salad.
Step 5
Thinly slice 1/4 of an onion. To mellow its sharp, pungent flavor, soak the sliced onion in cold water for about 5 minutes. Afterward, drain thoroughly in a sieve, pat dry, and finely mince it before adding to the salad to enhance sweetness and flavor.
Step 6
Now, in a large bowl, combine the finely diced ham, imitation crab meat, cucumber, chopped egg whites, mashed egg yolks, and the prepared minced onion. Add 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix everything gently until well combined and coated with mayonnaise. Tip: Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise and sugar to your personal preference for an even tastier result!
Step 7
Generously spread the prepared egg salad onto slices of bread or mini buns. Then, top with another slice of bread to form sandwiches. You can trim the crusts or leave them on as desired.
Step 8
Wrap the assembled sandwiches in parchment paper or plastic wrap to help them hold their shape, or gently press the sandwiches together so they stick. This will keep your sandwiches neat and tidy for serving or storage.
Step 9
Finally, cut each sandwich in half for easier eating. Your hearty and delicious nostalgic egg salad sandwich is ready! Enjoy your meal!
