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10-min. Easy Folded Kimbap Recipe

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  • Author: Thomas
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 folded kimbap roll (about 2 servings as a snack) 1x

Description

This easy 10-minute folded kimbap recipe offers a quick, delicious Korean-inspired snack or light meal featuring crispy nori, flavorful tuna mayo, kimchi, a perfectly fried egg, and sticky short-grain rice. It’s a convenient, bite-sized foldable treat perfect for busy days or anytime you crave a savory, satisfying roll.

Ingredients

Scale

Seaweed and Rice

  • 1 sheet nori (or gim)
  • 1/3 cup cooked short grain rice

Fillings

  • 1/4 cup canned tuna (strained)
  • 1 tbsp Japanese mayo (or regular mayo)
  • 1/3 cup kimchi
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Tuna Mayo Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the strained canned tuna and mayonnaise thoroughly until well mixed. Set this mixture aside for later use.
  2. Fry the Egg: Heat 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil in a small pan over medium heat. Fry the egg easy over for 3-5 minutes depending on how runny or jammy you prefer the yolk. Use a spatula to shape the egg into a roughly 3 x 3 inch square so it fits neatly in the kimbap. Once cooked, remove the egg and set aside.
  3. Prepare the Nori Sheet: Place one sheet of nori on a clean surface with the rough side facing up and aligned vertically. Using clean scissors, carefully make a vertical slit halfway up the length of the sheet to create quadrants for filling.
  4. Add Tuna Mayo Filling: Evenly spread the tuna mayo mixture in the bottom left quadrant of the nori sheet.
  5. Add the Fried Egg: Place the fried egg neatly into the top right quadrant of the nori sheet.
  6. Add Kimchi: Spread the kimchi evenly in the top left quadrant of the nori sheet.
  7. Add Cooked Rice: Spread the hot cooked short grain rice evenly in the bottom right quadrant of the nori sheet.
  8. Fold the Kimbap: Starting from the bottom left quadrant (tuna mayo), fold the nori upwards and continue folding to form a compact square-shaped roll with all the fillings enclosed inside. Serve and enjoy immediately for best taste and texture.

Notes

  • Use short grain rice for the best texture and stickiness.
  • Adjust the egg cooking time to suit your preferred yolk consistency.
  • Kimchi adds spice and tang — rinse to reduce heat if you prefer milder flavor.
  • Consume immediately to avoid sogginess of the nori.
  • Substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo to make this recipe vegan-friendly.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Korean

Keywords: folded kimbap, Korean snack, tuna mayo kimbap, easy kimbap recipe, quick Korean roll, kimchi snack

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