Mini Seaweed Rice Rolls (Mayak Gimbap or Kimbap)
Mini seaweed rice rolls (mayak gimbap, kimbap) are addictive. These rice rolls are perfect gluten-free, vegetarian & vegan dish. Serve with a mustard dipping sauce
Ingredients
- 2 cup cooked white short grain rice
- 5 seaweed sheets (gim)
- 2 tsp sesame oil for brushing
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds to garnish
- 2-3 pinch kosher salt
- 1 cup julienne carrot
- 1 tbsp oil
- 5 strips pickled radish
- 1/2 bunch spinach blanched in boiling water
- 2 tsp soy sauce
For dipping sauce:
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp wasabi paste or dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp water
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- For the carrot, heat oil in a skillet over med-high heat. Cook carrots, adding 1 tablespoon of water to create steam. Cover with a lid and cook for 30 seconds. Continue to cook to soften the carrots, adding more water if needed. Season with a little bit of salt. Set aside to cool.
- For the pickled radish, cut the strips in half lengthwise, the slice each strips into 1/4 thickness. Set aside.
- For the spinach, season the blanched spinach with soy sauce. Toss well and set aside.
- For the rice, season the rice with sesame oil, salt, and sesame seeds. Mix well.
- To assemble; quarter the seaweed sheets so that you have total 20 mini sheets. Spread a tablespoon of rice even all over the seaweed with your fingers. (Dip the finger in the water if needed but not too often)
- Top with carrot slices, spinach, and 1-2 strips of pickled radish. Roll it up tightly. Repeat the other sheets until you finish them all.
- Brush the rolls with a little amount of sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Cut the rolls in half, if you prefer, and serve with dipping sauce.
- To make the dipping sauce, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
Nutrition
Calories: 437kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 501mg | Potassium: 495mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 9494IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg