Gimmari
Korean Korean - Street Food and Snacks

Gimmari

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

An enticing artisan creation, freshly prepared with vibrant seasoning and served with complementary accompaniments.

Ingredients

  • • 50g glass noodles (dangmyeon)
  • • 8 square sheets of gim (dried seaweed), cut in half
  • • 1/2 carrot, julienned
  • • 1/2 onion, thinly sliced
  • • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 120g tempura flour or plain flour, mixed with 150ml ice water into a batter
  • • 1L vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Boil the glass noodles 6-7 minutes, drain, cut into short lengths, and toss with the carrot, onion, soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic.

2
Phase 2

Place a spoonful of filling along one edge of each seaweed half and roll tightly into slim cylinders, sealing the edge with a dab of batter.

3
Phase 3

Heat the oil to 180C (350F).

4
Phase 4

Dip each roll in the batter, letting excess drip off.

5
Phase 5

Deep-fry the rolls in batches until golden and crisp, about 2-3 minutes, turning once.

6
Phase 6

Drain on a rack and serve hot, often alongside tteokbokki.