This Man's Cook Kimchi Gimbap

A super simple gimbap made by squeezing out the moisture from well-fermented, tangy kimchi and rolling it whole with a spicy-sweet savory seasoning

Ingredients needed 3 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Squeeze the kimchi as dry as possible to ensure the gimbap stays firm and doesn’t become soggy over time.
  • Grinding whole sesame seeds into powder greatly improves their ability to absorb moisture.
  • Use slightly more rice than usual compared to regular gimbap to balance the strong, bold flavor of the kimchi.

Recommended for

  • Those with only kimchi and no other gimbap ingredients in the fridge.
  • People looking to try a unique, spicy-sweet gimbap recipe.
  • Anyone wanting a quick, minimal-prep one-bowl meal.

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