A quick and easy recipe for Korean Spicy Tuna Kimbap, perfect for a delightful meal.
Author:Isabella
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Rolling
Cuisine:Korean
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
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2 cups sushi rice
2 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sesame oil
4 sheets of nori (seaweed)
1 small cucumber, julienned
1 medium carrot, julienned
4 radish pickles, cut into strips
Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Rinse the sushi rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine the rice and water in a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Once cooked, let it cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix the rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Pour this mixture over the warm rice and gently fold it in with a spatula. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.
In another bowl, combine the drained tuna, gochujang, mayonnaise, and sesame oil. Mix well until the tuna is evenly coated.
Place a sheet of nori on a bamboo sushi mat or a clean surface, shiny side down. With wet hands, spread about 1/2 cup of the seasoned rice evenly over the nori, leaving a 1-inch border at the top.
In the center of the rice, place a line of the spicy tuna mixture, followed by a line of cucumber, carrot, and radish pickles.
Starting from the bottom, carefully roll the kimbap away from you, using the mat to help keep it tight. Roll until you reach the border of the nori, then wet the edge with a little water to seal it.
Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients to make additional rolls.
Once all rolls are made, use a sharp knife to slice each roll into bite-sized pieces. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish.
Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute the tuna with marinated tofu or avocado.
Add other fillings like cooked spinach, pickled carrots, or even egg strips for extra flavor and nutrition.