Savory Pickled Vegetable Gimbap: A Special Snack (Makes 10 Rolls)
Special Snack Gimbap with Pickled Aralia Root: Deliciously Savory Rolls!
Aralia root pickles have a slightly bitter taste that wonderfully cuts through the richness, preventing this gimbap from feeling heavy. Enjoy a unique and satisfying snack!
Gimbap Ingredients- 14 eggs
- 2-3 carrots
- 3 square fish cakes
- 2 plates of pickled Aralia root shoots
Egg Omelet Seasoning- 1 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Carrot Stir-fry- A little cooking oil
- A little salt
Fish Cake Braising- 0.5 Tbsp water
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
Carrot Stir-fry- A little cooking oil
- A little salt
Fish Cake Braising- 0.5 Tbsp water
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 0.5 Tbsp water
- 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 0.5 Tbsp oligosaccharide
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 5 cups of cooked rice for 10 gimbap rolls. Use 5 cups of water for the rice. Whisk 14 eggs and cook them into thin omelets; you’ll need 10 omelets in total. Generous amounts of egg make gimbap extra delicious!
Step 2
Spread the cooked rice evenly and thinly over a sheet of seaweed on a bamboo rolling mat. Be careful not to spread the rice too thickly, as this can cause the roll to break.
Step 3
Layer the prepared egg omelet on top of the rice. Then, arrange the crunchy pickled Aralia root shoots, the stir-fried julienned carrots, and the braised fish cakes over the omelet. You can adjust the amount of each ingredient to your liking.
Step 4
Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the egg omelet first, enclosing the fillings. This initial roll helps to hold the fillings together and ensures a neater final shape for the gimbap.
Step 5
Now, roll the entire gimbap tightly using the bamboo mat. Press down firmly as you roll to ensure the seaweed seam sticks well to the rice and fillings, creating a compact roll.
Step 6
Once rolled, place the gimbap seam-side down. Lightly coat the surface of the gimbap with perilla oil or sesame oil using your hands; this adds a beautiful sheen and enhances the aroma. Sprinkle sesame seeds over the top for an extra nutty flavor.
Step 7
Slice the gimbap into bite-sized pieces and enjoy! Experience the delightful combination of the slightly bitter yet savory pickled vegetables with the other ingredients.
Step 8
For an added crunch and tang, consider serving these gimbap rolls with pickled radishes (danmuji) on the side.
Step 9
If you have leftover pickled Aralia root shoots, try making pickled vegetable rice balls (jumeokbap). It’s a simple yet delicious way to use any extra pickles.
