Chamchi Gimbap with a Twist

Ingredients

• 4 sheets of roasted seaweed (gim) 4 sheets of roasted seaweed (gim)
• 2 cups (400g) cooked short-grain rice 2 cups (400g) cooked short-grain rice
• 200g fresh tuna, thinly sliced 200g fresh tuna, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 carrot, julienned 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 cucumber, julienned 1 cucumber, julienned
• 1/2 avocado, sliced 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 4-6 pickled radish strips 4-6 pickled radish strips
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• Salt, to taste Salt, to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 250 kcal / 1046 KJ
• Fat (total, saturated): 5g, 1g
• Carbohydrates (total, sugars): 40g, 2g
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 3g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and honey. Add the sliced tuna and marinate for 10 minutes.
2. 2.
   Place a sheet of roasted seaweed on a bamboo sushi mat.
3. 3.
   Spread a thin layer of cooked rice evenly over the seaweed, leaving a small border at the top.
4. 4.
   Arrange the marinated tuna, carrot, cucumber, avocado, and pickled radish strips in a line across the center of the rice.
5. 5.
   Sprinkle sesame seeds and a pinch of salt over the fillings.
6. 6.
   Roll the gimbap tightly using the bamboo mat, applying gentle pressure to ensure a compact roll.
7. 7.
   Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
8. 8.
   Slice the rolled gimbap into bite-sized pieces using a sharp knife.
9. 9.
   Serve the Chamchi Gimbap with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Tuna — Ensure that the tuna is fresh and of high quality. If fresh tuna is not available, you can use canned tuna as a substitute. Drain the canned tuna before using it in the recipe.

Tips & Tricks

• To prevent the seaweed from becoming soggy, assemble the gimbap just before serving.
• Use a sharp knife to slice the gimbap for clean and neat rolls.
• Customize the fillings according to your preference. You can add ingredients like spinach, kimchi, or even cooked egg strips for additional flavors.

Serving advice

Serve the Chamchi Gimbap as a main dish for lunch or dinner. It can also be enjoyed as a snack or appetizer. Pair it with a side of soy sauce for dipping.

Presentation advice

Arrange the sliced gimbap on a platter, showcasing the beautiful cross-section of colorful fillings. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and serve with pickled radish strips for an attractive presentation.