Adorable Heart Kimbap
Adorable Heart Kimbap
Let’s Make Easy Heart-Shaped Kimbap! / Heart Kimbap
Here’s a super simple recipe for heart kimbap, made easily with heart-shaped ham and a kimbap mold! You can make these effortlessly using a kimbap mold bought for just 1,000 won at Daiso. They’re perfect for packing in your child’s picnic lunchbox! ^^
Main Ingredients- 1 sheet of kimbap seaweed
- 1 bowl of cooked rice
- 1/2 can of ham (like Spam or luncheon meat)
Rice Seasoning- A pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- A pinch of salt
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients needed for today’s heart kimbap. Using warm rice will help the seasoning incorporate well and make shaping easier.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the heart-shaped ham! Briefly blanch the ham in boiling water to remove excess oil and soften it. Slice the ham lengthwise, then carefully carve out the center to create a heart shape. Trim the sides diagonally to form cute mini heart shapes. (If you don’t have a heart cutter, you can slice the ham thinly and use a heart-shaped cookie cutter.)
Step 3
It’s time to season the rice, which is key to delicious kimbap! In the warm rice, add a pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and some sesame seeds. Gently mix to avoid mashing the rice grains, enhancing its flavor. The sesame oil and seeds will add shine and aroma.
Step 4
Now, let’s assemble the kimbap. Cut the kimbap seaweed sheet to fit your kimbap mold and lay it inside. Spread a thin layer of the seasoned rice over the seaweed, then arrange the prepared heart-shaped ham pieces attractively.
Step 5
It’s important to fill any gaps around the ham with rice. Make sure to pack rice tightly into the spaces next to the ham, and press down firmly with your hands or a spatula to compact the rice. This step ensures the kimbap holds its shape and doesn’t unravel.
Step 6
Close the lid of the kimbap mold and press down firmly from top to bottom. This step shapes the kimbap tightly. Using a kimbap mold makes it easy for anyone to create uniform and beautiful kimbap rolls. Pressing firmly helps the rice and fillings adhere well.
Step 7
Carefully remove the finished heart kimbap from the mold. Slice it into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5-2 cm thick. Wetting your knife slightly before slicing will prevent the rice from sticking, resulting in clean cuts. Enjoy your delightful meal with these adorable heart kimbap!
