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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Kimchi kimbap is considered a very famous rolled dish from South Korea and is loved by many people around the world for its convenience and delicious taste. Today, sister Tuyet Nhung will introduce you to the method of making delicious kimchi kimbap right at home, let’s get cooking right away.
Ingredients for Kimchi Kimbap For 2 – 3 people
Rice 1 bowl Napa cabbage kimchi 300 gr Beef 200 gr Chicken eggs 4 pieces Carrot 1 piece Dried seaweed 5 sheets Sesame oil 2 tablespoons Cooking oil 2 tablespoons Fish sauce 1 teaspoon Common seasoning a little (Salt/ sugar/ seasoning powder/ monosodium glutamate)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh, quality kimchi
- You should choose kimchi that has a natural orange-red color and when smelling it, you can immediately sense the distinctive aroma of kimchi.
- Fresh, quality kimchi is the type that, when tasted, has a blend of spicy, sweet, and salty flavors, and the napa cabbage remains crisp rather than mushy, tough, or showing signs of spoilage.
- Avoid choosing kimchi that has an unusually strong foul odor, as this could indicate that the kimchi has fermented for too long and is no longer usable.
- You can also choose pre-packaged and ready-made kimchi, but you need to pay attention to the origin, brand, expiration date printed on the packaging, and the external condition of the product.
- Additionally, you can make kimchi at home using a very simple recipe while still ensuring the authentic flavor of Korean kimchi provided by TasteVN.
How to choose fresh, good chicken eggs
- You should choose chicken eggs that have a dark brown shell, without any black spots, and when you touch the surface, you can feel the roughness, which indicates that it is fresh and good chicken eggs.
- Moreover, you can hold the egg up to your ear and shake it gently; if you hear a noise inside and the sound is loud, it indicates that the egg has been stored for too long, is spoiled, or is in the process of hatching. Conversely, if you hear no sound, it is a fresh chicken egg.
- Avoid choosing eggs that are pale in color, have many black spots, and feel smooth when touched, as these are eggs that have been stored for too long and are no longer fresh, which can affect the flavor of your dishes.
Where to buy seaweed and how to choose delicious seaweed
- You should choose seaweed pieces that are dark in color, not too large, and have a pleasant aroma.
- In particular, you should choose packages of seaweed originating from South Korea to ensure the delicious flavor for the dish.
- Currently, you can easily find various types of seaweed for making kimbap at supermarkets, TasteVN store systems, convenience stores, or purchase on e-commerce sites, website bachhoaxanh.com.
How to make Kimchi Kimbap
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Prepare the ingredients
The beef should be rinsed with diluted salt water to reduce the odor, then rinsed with clean water, drained, and chopped finely.
The napa cabbage kimchi should be sliced into thin pieces for easy eating. The carrot should have its stem removed, be peeled, washed with water, and cut into long, thin strips.
Separate 4 eggs into a bowl, and use chopsticks to beat them until the egg whites and yolks are completely blended together.
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Season the rice
Add to the bowl of rice a mixture of seasonings including: 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil, then use chopsticks or a spoon to mix the rice so that it absorbs the seasonings well and marinate for about 10 minutes.
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Stir-fry beef with kimchi
Place a pan on the stove, turn on medium heat, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. Wait for the oil to heat up, then add the beef and stir-fry on high heat until the meat is browned, then add the chopped kimchi and stir well.
Next, add a mixture of seasonings to the pan including: 1 teaspoon of sugar, 1 teaspoon of fish sauce, 1 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, mix well for about 2 minutes, then taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before turning off the heat.
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Roll the kimbap
Spread the seaweed on a clean flat surface, then use a spoon to scoop a little rice up close to the top edge of the seaweed. Evenly spread the rice over the entire surface of the seaweed, then layer the carrots and the stir-fried beef with kimchi on top of the rice, and slowly roll the seaweed using your hands.
Note: Be very careful and gentle while rolling the kimbap so that the seaweed does not tear!After rolling, dab a little water on the edge of the seaweed and seal it to complete. Then you will do the same for the remaining ingredients.
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Roll eggs with kimbap
Place a pan on the stove, add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and heat over low to medium heat, wait for the oil to heat up then pour a little of the prepared egg mixture into the pan, spreading it into a thin layer until the eggs are just set and not torn, then place the completed kimbap on top.
Carefully roll it up gently to avoid tearing the egg, and continue doing this until all the kimbap is finished.
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Finished product
Thus, you have completed a delicious and attractive kimchi kimbap. The dish is covered with a beautiful golden layer of egg.
You use a knife to cut the kimbap into bite-sized pieces to serve on a plate; when tasted, the kimbap has a very distinctive aroma, a slight sourness from the kimchi, and the rich flavor of fried eggs that is very appealing. Let’s get into the kitchen and make this for your family to enjoy!
Kimchi kimbap is wrapped in a layer of golden, creamy egg, while the filling of beef and kimchi inside is soft, chewy, tangy, spicy, and incredibly delicious. What are you waiting for? Let’s get cooking right away!
