Mandu Mini Gimbap: A Simple & Delicious Special Recipe
Stars’ Top Recipe | Han Chae-young’s Mandu Mini Gimbap
Introducing Han Chae-young’s special Mandu Mini Gimbap recipe, featured on the TV show ‘Stars’ Top Recipe’. These mini gimbap are made with simple ingredients yet offer a unique and delicious flavor. They are perfect as a snack for kids or as a special addition to your bento box.
Mandu Mini Gimbap Ingredients
- 1 bowl of warm cooked rice
- 5 dumplings (mandu)
- Well-fermented kimchi (or pickled radish), chopped
- 2 Cheongyang peppers (optional, for a spicy kick)
- 2 sheets of dried seaweed (gim)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 100ml water
- Pinch of salt
- Sesame seeds
- A little sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the dumplings. Place 5 dumplings in a microwave-safe bowl with 100ml of water. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for about 5 minutes until cooked through. Ensuring the dumplings are moist is key.
Step 2
While the dumplings are cooking, prepare the filling ingredients. If you don’t have pickled radish, finely chop the well-fermented kimchi and Cheongyang peppers. The kimchi will add a tangy and crunchy texture, while the peppers provide a spicy element to cut through any richness. (Adjust or omit the peppers based on your spice preference.)
Step 3
Now, it’s time to mix the gimbap filling. In a bowl with 1 bowl of warm cooked rice, add the cooked and roughly mashed dumplings. Mix in the finely chopped kimchi, Cheongyang peppers, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, and a pinch of salt.
Step 4
Next, add a little sesame oil for fragrance and a pinch of sesame seeds for a nutty flavor. Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to mash the rice too much.
Step 5
Prepare the seaweed sheets. Cut each of the 2 sheets of gim into 4 equal portions. Spoon a portion of the rice mixture onto each piece of seaweed.
Step 6
Carefully roll up the seaweed, enclosing the filling. Roll them tightly to prevent the ingredients from falling out; this helps create a neat gimbap shape.
Step 7
Brush a little sesame oil over the surface of the rolled gimbap for a glossy finish. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to enhance the nutty aroma and flavor, completing your delicious Mandu Mini Gimbap.
Step 8
Generously sprinkle more sesame seeds for an even more appetizing look and taste.
Step 9
Behold your completed Mandu Mini Gimbap! The harmonious blend of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors is truly delightful. Their attractive appearance and delicious taste are sure to please everyone.
