Easy Cucumber Tuna Kimbap (Oi Chamchi Gimbap)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
305 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer, Snacks, Lunch
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Cuisine
Korean
Easy Cucumber Tuna Kimbap (Oi Chamchi Gimbap)
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Korea's favorite Tuna Kimbap with crunchy cucumber! Easy to make with just a few ingredients, these delicious rice rolls are perfect for a light meal or snack, great for picnics, road trips, or lunchboxes!
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Ingredients
For rice
- 4 cups cooked white rice short grain rice
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
For tuna
- 2 5-oz each canned tuna
- 2 tbsp minced onion
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
For other ingredients
- 1 English cucumber or 2 Kirby cucumber
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 8 romain lettuce leaves Use only green part
- 4 strips radish pickle
- extra sesame oil and sesame seeds for ganish
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Instructions
For tuna
- Drain the tuna well by pressing firmly to remove more liquid. Mix tuna with minced onion and mayonnaise in a small mixing bowl.
For cucumber
- Thinly slice the cucumber using a mandolin slicer or knife. Place them in a large bowl, sprinkle salt over the cucumber strips, toss, and let them sit for 5 minutes to draw out moisture. After they've sat, gently squeeze out the excess water. This step ensures the cucumbers remain crisp and well seasoned. Transfer the cucumber to a bowl.
For rice
- Season the cooked rice by mixing in salt, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds in a large mixing bowl.
Assembling kimbap
- Lay a sheet of seaweed (gim), shiny side down, on a cutting board or clean surface with the longer edge facing you. Evenly spread about 1 cup of rice over the seaweed. If the rice sticks, wet your fingers slightly with water.
- Place two lettuce leaves at the edge closest to you on top center of the rice, followed by the tuna mixture and cucumber strips on top of lettuce. Add a strip of radish pickle for an extra tangy crunch.
- Carefully roll the seaweed over the fillings, using both hands to tuck in the ingredients. Apply gentle pressure to ensure the kimbap roll is tight and compact. If you're not comfortable rolling with your hands, use a bamboo sushi mat to firm up the roll.
- For a glossy finish, brush the roll with a touch of sesame oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. Before slicing the roll into bite-sized pieces, apply a little bit of sesame oil to a sharp knife to prevent sticking. Cut the roll into 1/2-inch bite sizes. Clean the knife with a damp towel when needed and apply oil again.
Notes
- Tips:
- For optimal results, use white short-grain or medium-grain rice. Make sure your rice is cooled down to the room temperature if using freshly cooked rice. Too-hot rice can make the seaweed shrivelled and soggy.
- Radish Pickle (Danmuji) is available in Korean markets or Asian markets' refrigerated sections. If unavailable, you can substitute with any rinsed pickled vegetable. The flavor profile will be slightly different.
- For the best taste, enjoy kimbap on the day it's made or the following day. Store it in the fridge in an airtight container, and slice it into bite-sized pieces right before serving to prevent the rice from drying out.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
305kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
780mg
(33%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4961IU
(99%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 305 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 305kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 780mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4961IU | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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