Gimbap Bal (Bamboo Rolling Mat)
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Description
Bamboo rolling mat for making Gimbap. Almost identical to a Japanese Makisu, but in Korean homes, they are often heavily seasoned with sesame oil.
Classification: Everyone, Bamboo Mat, For Gimbap, Classic Tool
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How to use
Ingredients
- Bamboo
- Cotton string
Instructions
- Place seaweed on the mat, spread seasoned rice. Add pickled radish, spam, and roll tightly into a cylinder.
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Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese Makisu (Identical)
Pairing
Gimbap (Seaweed roll)
Trivia
[Difference] Japanese sushi uses 'vinegared rice'. Korean Gimbap uses rice seasoned with 'sesame oil and salt', making it savory, never sour.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] The secret to delicious Gimbap is to heavily brush the outside of the finished roll with 'sesame oil' and sprinkle sesame seeds before slicing.
Allergen
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