Vegetarian Beef Kimbap

Elevate your kimbap game with this vibrant and delicious Vegetarian Beef Kimbap recipe—an irresistible Korean-inspired dish that’s perfect for vegetarians and kimbap enthusiasts alike. Featuring aromatic garlic-infused vegetarian beef slices, crisp julienned carrots, tender spinach, and the playful tang of pickled radish, each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and savory-sweet flavors. The recipe combines traditional kimbap elements like vinegared short-grain rice and roasted nori sheets with a plant-based twist, seamlessly incorporating a colorful array of fresh, wholesome ingredients. Ideal for picnics, lunchboxes, or light dinners, these irresistible rice rolls are brushed with sesame oil and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds for a burst of nutty aroma. Whether you’re a seasoned kimbap maker or trying it for the first time, this step-by-step recipe ensures perfectly rolled kimbap every time, so you can enjoy a slice of Korean comfort food with a modern vegetarian touch.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:40 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Short grain white rice
• 2.5 cups Water
• 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Sugar
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 large Carrot
• 1 bunch Spinach
• 8 ounces Vegetarian beef slices
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 4 tablespoons Sesame oil
• 3 large Eggs
• 6 pieces Nori sheets
• 0.5 cup Pickled radish (danmuji)
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Add the rice and 2.5 cups of water to a rice cooker and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Step 2

Once cooked, transfer the rice to a large bowl and stir in rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Allow the rice to cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Peel and julienne the carrot. Blanch spinach in boiling water for 30 seconds, then immediately transfer to an ice bath and drain. Squeeze out excess water.

Step 4

Slice the vegetarian beef into thin strips. Mince the garlic.

Step 5

In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute, then add vegetarian beef slices, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes. Add soy sauce and cook for another 2 minutes, until well-coated. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

In a clean skillet, heat another tablespoon of sesame oil over medium heat. Add the julienned carrot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.

Step 7

Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt. In the same skillet, pour in the eggs and cook to make a thin omelette. Once cooked, slice the omelette into long strips.

Step 8

Cut the cucumber into long, thin strips. Slice the pickled radish lengthwise into similar-sized strips.

Step 9

To assemble the kimbap, place one nori sheet on a bamboo mat, shiny side down, with the longer side facing you.

Step 10

Spread about 3/4 cup of rice evenly over the nori, leaving about a 2-inch gap on the far side of the sheet.

Step 11

Arrange a small portion of each filling ingredient (spinach, carrot, vegetarian beef, egg, cucumber, and pickled radish) in a line along the bottom third of the nori sheet.

Step 12

Using the bamboo mat, carefully roll the nori and rice over the filling, pressing firmly but gently to keep the roll tight. Continue rolling until you reach the end of the nori sheet.

Step 13

Gently squeeze the roll inside the bamboo mat to firm up the shape. Remove the bamboo mat and brush the roll lightly with sesame oil.

Step 14

Sprinkle sesame seeds across the surface of the kimbap roll.

Step 15

Repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.

Step 16

Using a sharp knife, cut the kimbap into bite-sized pieces, wiping the knife with a damp cloth between cuts to ensure clean slices.

Step 17

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to a day to maintain freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2202.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1922.4

Total Fat 95.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 28.0g
Cholesterol 558mg	0%
Sodium 4889.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 174.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.5g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 93.1g	0%

Vitamin D 123IU	0%
Calcium 589.2mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 3503.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.5%

Protein: 19.3%

Carbs: 36.2%