Kid-Approved Sausage Cheese Gimbap
Kid-Approved Sausage Cheese Gimbap
Easy Sausage Cheese Gimbap Recipe for Lunchboxes and Quick Meals
Introducing ‘Sausage Cheese Gimbap,’ a perfect addition to your child’s lunchbox or a delightful quick meal when you’re craving something satisfying. The harmonious blend of savory sausage, creamy cheese, and fluffy rice is sure to captivate your taste buds. It’s so simple to make with just a few ingredients, anyone can create this delicious roll. Give it a try now!
Ingredients- 1 sheet Gimbap seaweed (dried seaweed sheets for sushi rolls)
- 1 bowl warm cooked rice
- 1 sausage (about the length of the gimbap roll), to your preference
- 1 slice Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- Pinch of salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the rice, which is key to the gimbap’s flavor. Add 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma and a pinch of salt to enhance the taste to the warm cooked rice. Gently mix with a spatula, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed without mashing the rice grains. It’s important to mix gently so the rice remains fluffy. If the rice is too hot, it might tear the seaweed, so letting it cool slightly is recommended.
Step 2
Next, prepare the star of the gimbap: the sausage. Using a long sausage that matches the length of the gimbap roll will make shaping easier. Instead of using it raw, lightly pan-fry the sausage, rolling it to get a golden-brown color for enhanced flavor and texture. Lightly cooking it makes it chewier and more delicious. You can also blanch it in boiling water if you prefer.
Step 3
Now it’s time to roll the gimbap. Place one sheet of gimbap seaweed on a bamboo rolling mat, shiny side down (rough side up). Spread the seasoned rice thinly and evenly over the seaweed. Placing the rough side up helps the rice adhere better and makes rolling easier. Be careful not to spread the rice too thickly, as it can cause the gimbap to break or leave excess rice. A thin, even layer is best.
Step 4
Next, let’s add another star ingredient: the Cheddar cheese. Tear one slice of Cheddar cheese in half lengthwise and place it on top of the rice. Try to position the cheese so it extends across the length of the rice layer. As the gimbap is rolled, the warm rice will slightly melt the cheese, creating a creamy, delicious texture throughout the roll.
Step 5
Finally, place the lightly cooked sausage on top of the rice and cheese. Now, roll the gimbap tightly. The key is to use the bamboo mat to press firmly from the beginning, ensuring the fillings stay in place. Lightly moisten the edge of the seaweed with water or a few grains of rice to help it seal securely once rolled.
Step 6
Slice the gimbap into bite-sized pieces, and your delicious Sausage Cheese Gimbap is ready! To get clean cuts, lightly dampen your knife with water or coat it with a little sesame oil before slicing. This prevents the seaweed from tearing. Each bite will be a delightful explosion of flavor with the popping sausage and the wonderfully stretchy cheese. These are perfect as a snack for kids, a simple meal, or for a picnic! Don’t miss out on making them!
