Kimbab or Gimbab is recognised as the Korean version of sushi, although it is still debated. The clear difference is sushi uses rice vinegar for the rice while kimbab uses sesame oil.

This traditional Korean convenient food is usually consumed as a picnic menu and a complement to the other dishes or as light lunch because kimbab provides quite the balance of nutrition. That’s why I think everyone should try this kimbab recipe, as it's easy to make. Moreover, kimbab is convenient to grab as lunch or picnic and most important; it is healthy.

Kimbab consists of seasoned rice, vegetables, protein (egg, beef, sausage, etc.), nori as the wrapper and is served in bite-size slices. The classic version of Kimbab uses boiled spinach, cucumber, yellow pickled radish (Danmuji), omelette, carrot, and any protein-contained side dishes such as bulgogi, sausage, egg, etc. You can replace all animal-based proteins with plant-based ones for the vegan version.

In this chance, I will introduce you to an easy kimbab recipe that you can make at home. The preparation and cooking time for this kimbab recipe is only about 30 minutes and may be shared by 3-5 people.

So, without further ado, let's jump into the recipe and prepare the ingredients.

Tips:

• It will be better if you use warm cooked rice. And make sure you add the salt and the sesame oil when the rice is still warm
• For the filling, it's optional, you can add cucumber or chicken or beef or anything you want.