Gimbap Egg Pancake: An Ultra-Simple Recipe Using Leftover Gimbap
Gimbap Egg Pancake: An Ultra-Simple Recipe Using Leftover Gimbap
Don’t Throw Away Leftovers! A Magical Way to Revive Leftover Gimbap into a Delicious Egg Pancake
Did you enjoy gimbap yesterday and now have leftovers sitting in the fridge? With the current hot weather, it’s nerve-wracking to even leave food at room temperature. If you feel it’s a waste to throw away cold gimbap, why not transform it into a simple ‘Gimbap Egg Pancake’ for dinner tonight? This recipe offers a crispy exterior and a moist interior, showcasing a different charm from regular gimbap. Here’s an ultra-simple recipe!
Ingredients for Gimbap Egg Pancake- 6 pieces of leftover Gimbap
- 1 Egg
- Pinch of Salt
- Pinch of Black Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the gimbap that was tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the refrigerator. Keeping the gimbap cold helps prevent it from falling apart easily.
Step 2
Crack 1 egg into a wide bowl. Add a pinch of salt and whisk well. Adding a little salt to the egg mixture helps remove any eggy smell and adds flavor.
Step 3
Thoroughly coat each piece of gimbap with the beaten egg mixture, front and back. Letting the gimbap soak for about 20-30 seconds will allow it to absorb the egg mixture better, resulting in a tastier pancake.
Step 4
Heat a frying pan over medium heat, then add a generous amount of olive oil to coat the surface. You can also use cooking oil if preferred.
Step 5
Carefully place the gimbap pieces, well-coated in egg mixture, onto the heated frying pan. Avoid overcrowding the pan; space them out so they cook evenly.
Step 6
Arrange all 6 gimbap pieces neatly in the pan. Pour any remaining egg mixture over the gimbap. This step makes the pancake richer and more tender.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the bottom of the gimbap is golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Then, using a spatula and chopsticks, carefully flip the gimbap pieces and cook the other side until equally golden brown. Be mindful of the heat to prevent burning.
Step 8
Your Gimbap Egg Pancake is now cooked to a beautiful golden brown on both sides.
Step 9
Carefully transfer the nicely cooked Gimbap Egg Pancake to a serving plate.
Step 10
Garnish with a sprinkle of black sesame seeds. Serving it with some pickled radish (danmuji) on the side creates a more complete and appealing meal.
Step 11
Gimbap is delicious on its own, but transforming it into an egg pancake offers a unique and delightful twist! Make this ultra-simple recipe and enjoy your leftover gimbap in a delicious and special way!
