Chungmu Gimbap
Korean Korean - Rice Dishes

Chungmu Gimbap

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups cooked short-grain rice, still warm
  • • 4 sheets nori
  • • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • • 1/2 tsp salt
  • • 150g cooked squid, sliced into strips
  • • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • • 1 tbsp gochujang
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 200g kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi)

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Gently fold sesame oil and salt through the warm rice.

2
Phase 2

Toss the squid strips with gochugaru, gochujang, and garlic to make ojingeo muchim.

3
Phase 3

Spread a thin, even layer of rice over each nori sheet and roll into thin, tight logs; brush the seam with sesame oil.

4
Phase 4

Cut each log into 6 pieces with a lightly oiled knife.

5
Phase 5

Serve the plain rice rolls alongside the spicy squid salad and kkakdugi.