Korean
Korean - Rice Dishes
Yubu Chobap
Chef's Menu Description
Fragrant grains expertly cooked with seasonal aromatics, fresh herbs, and rich stock for a satisfying, flavourful centerpiece.
Ingredients
- • 10 seasoned fried tofu pouches (yubu)
- • 2 cups cooked short-grain rice, still warm
- • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- • 1 tbsp sugar
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp carrot, finely diced and blanched
- • 1 tbsp sesame oil
- • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Stir the vinegar, sugar, and salt into the warm rice until dissolved and glossy.
2
Phase 2
Fold in the blanched carrot, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
3
Phase 3
Gently squeeze the yubu pouches to remove excess syrup and open each pocket.
4
Phase 4
Pack each pouch firmly with the seasoned rice, mounding it slightly at the opening.
5
Phase 5
Serve at room temperature or lightly chilled, folded-side down.