Gim Bap: Korean style rolls

My husband has been busy interviewing and jetsetting around the country.  Unsure of what time he would be coming home before catching his flight, I wanted to make sure he had some dinner, and make it travel friendly just in case he couldn't eat at home.  I made what my mom use to make whenever we would go on road trips.  Gimbap!  I must admit, they can take a lot of work if you don't have everything already.  I had luckily marinated the meat the night before. 

 

 You can also use different vegetables but the staples typically include:
- julienne carrots sauteed in sesame oil
- spinach blanched then seasoned with sesame oil & garlic
- egg made flat and cut into long strips

- takun - a Japanese yellow pickle
- crab - imitation crab
- bulgogi - Korean style meat
- julienne cucumbers

 

You want to make sure that your rice isn't too hot & too cold.  

Mix your rice with some sesame oil & seeds and spread out onto a piece of nori (seaweed).  

Roll them in a bamboo roller & voila!  

 

Verdict: He ate them, he ate them all & fast.  I thought for sure I would have leftovers!