Tuna Cucumber Kimbap (Chamchi Kimbap)

Method7 steps

1. 1

   Step 1: Slice the cucumber into thin strips, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 5 minutes. Gently squeeze to remove excess moisture.

   Salt cucumber strips · 5 minUses 1 about 300 g English cucumber (or 2 Kirby cucumber) · 1 tsp (6 g) kosher salt

2. 2

   Step 2: Mix the drained tuna with minced onion and mayonnaise. Set aside.

   Uses 2 cans 5-oz (142 g) each canned tuna · 2 tbsp (20 g) minced onion · 2 tbsp (30 g) mayonnaise

3. 3

   Step 3: Season the warm rice with kosher salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Let it cool slightly.

   Uses 4 cups (640 g) cooked white rice (short grain rice) · 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) kosher salt · 2 tsp (10 ml) sesame oil · 1 tbsp (9 g) toasted sesame seeds

4. 4

   Step 4: For each roll, place a roasted seaweed sheet shiny side down on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin, even layer of seasoned rice, leaving a small space at the top edge, and add the lettuce on the lower third.

   Uses 8 romain lettuce leaves (Use only green part) · roasted seaweed sheets (gim/nori), one per roll as needed · warm rice seasoned withquarter-tsp salt, sesame oil and seeds, slightly cooled

5. 5

   Step 5: Arrange the tuna mixture, cucumber strips, and pickled radish on top of the lettuce.

   Uses 4 strips (40 g) radish pickle · cucumber salted with 1 tsp salt, moisture squeezed out · drained tuna mixed with onion and mayonnaise · seaweed with seasoned rice and lettuce

6. 6

   Step 6: Roll the kimbap tightly by lifting the mat and tucking the fillings as you roll. Shape it into a firm, even roll. If you're not comfortable rolling with your hands, use a bamboo sushi mat to firm up the roll. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.

   Uses prepared seaweed/rice/lettuce layer with tuna, cucumber and pickled radish

7. 7

   Step 7: Brush the outside lightly with sesame oil if desired. Use a sharp knife to slice, wiping the blade between cuts for clean pieces. Sprinkle the extra sesame seeds if desired.

   Uses extra sesame oil and sesame seeds (for ganish) · extra toasted sesame seeds for optional garnish · tightly rolled tuna-cucumber kimbap