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    Spicy Tuna Kimbap

    Last Modified: December 4, 2020 - Published by: christieathome

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    Spicy Tuna Kimbap. This popular tasty Korean nori wrapped roll contains spicy tuna, spinach, egg, carrots and seasoned rice. It's perfect for lunch, dinner or as a side.

    Spicy Tuna Kimbap

    I love this kimbap roll! It's one of my favourite kimbap flavour combinations especially if you're a big fan of korean spicy tuna kimbap.

    My korean spicy tuna kimbap recipe is really simple, filling and tasty to make! You just need some key ingredients that you can source from the Korean or Asian grocer. I share where to find these ingredients below.

    spicy tuna kimbap recipe

    There are so many different types of Kimbap out there. There's bulgogi kimbap, crab meat kimbap, egg kimbap, kimchi kimbap - the list goes on! You can really add whatever you want to a kimbap roll.

    It's a very popular in Korea and similar to sushi but not really. It's more on the savoury side and I love eating it warm!

    Now if you're super lazy and you don't even want to attempt to roll the Kimbap, you can try my Deconstructed Korean Tuna Kimbap Bowl

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    For this recipe

    You will need the following ingredients for my spicy tuna kimbap recipe:

    2 eggs, whisked and fried
    1 cup carrots, sliced into very thin matchsticks
    3-4 cups cooked short grain white rice
    1.5 teaspoon sesame oil
    ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    1 can Korean tuna in oil
    3 tablespoon Japanese mayo
    1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
    1 cup frozen spinach
    4 nori sheets

    Where can I find these ingredients?

    Japanese Kewpie Mayo is usually found at most Asian, Japanese or Korean Grocers like H-Mart!

    Nori Sheets can be found at most Asian, Japanese or Korean grocers in the dried seaweed section.

    How to make spicy tuna kimbap

    It's really simple. You want to pre-cook your rice and season it with sesame oil and salt. Then you want to let it cool down so it's not steaming hot as this will impact your nori sheet by making it moist causing it for it to tear as you roll. So let your rice cook down.

    As it is cooling you want to sauteed your carrot matchsticks, boil your spinach and strain it, fry your whisk eggs and cut it into long strips and prepare your tuna mayo mixture.

    carrot matchsticks
    spinach
    egg
    mix tuna with sriracha with mayo

    Once that's done, on a dry surface lay out your nori sheet with the rough side up. This allows for the rice to stick better to the rough side. Spread a thin layer of rice so it covers your whole sheet except 1 inch of the ends of the sheet.

    spread rice on nori

    Lay on your egg strips first, then your carrot matchsticks, spinach, and tuna mixture in a line formation. Be careful not to add too much or the roll will be too big to eat.

    Then roll your roll with dry clean hands tightly. Work slowly. Keep rolling until your reach the end and let the roll sit allowing the moisture from the ingredients to "seal" your roll. If the end of your roll doesn't stick, use pieces of rice to make it stick.

    spicy tuna kimbap recipe

    Using a sharp, wet knife (this is important) slice your pieces and enjoy!

    Cut spicy tuna kimbap

    Give it a try!

    Well I hope you give my Spicy Tuna Kimbap recipe a try! It always excites me when you guys make my recipes and I hope this is one you try.

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    Christie

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    Spicy Tuna Kimbap

    christieathome
    Spicy Tuna Kimbap. This popular tasty Korean nori wrapped roll contains spicy tuna, spinach, egg, carrots and seasoned rice. It's perfect for lunch, dinner or as a side.
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Rolling time 15 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course dinner, lunch, Snack
    Cuisine korean
    Servings 4 rolls
    Calories per serving 177 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 eggs whisked and fried
    • 1 cup carrot sliced into very thin matchsticks
    • 3-4 cups cooked sushi rice
    • 1.5 teaspoon sesame oil
    • ΒΌ teaspoon salt
    • 1 can canned tuna in oil
    • 3 tablespoon mayonnaise Japanese
    • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
    • 1 cup frozen spinach
    • 4 gim

    Instructions
     

    • Cook your rice and season with sesame oil and salt. Allow this to cool.
    • In the meantime, saute your carrot matchsticks over low heat until soft. Set aside.
    • Boil the spinach in water for 1 minute, strain over a fine sieve to remove all liquids. Set aside.
    • In a small bowl, mix together your tuna, sriracha, mayo until well combined. Set aside.
    • In a frying pan over low -medium heat, pour your whisked eggs until it fills the whole pan. Allow this to fry on each side until golden yellow. Then flip. Cut the egg into long strips.
    • On a dry flat surface, lay out your nori sheet. Spread your cooled rice over top to cover most of the nori sheet leaving 1 inch of the ends empty.
    • Place your egg strip on top, then a line of carrots, a line of frozen spinach and your tuna mixture over top.
    • Roll tightly and slowly. Once the roll has reached the end, allow it to sit before slicing so the moisture from the rice can seal the roll.
    • When ready to slice your roll, wet your knife and then cut into it. Repeat this process.
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 426mg | Potassium: 347mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 10071IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2mg
    Course dinner, lunch, Snack
    Cuisine korean
    Keyword how to make spicy tuna kimbap, kimbap, korean spicy tuna kimbap, korean spicy tuna kimbap recipe, spicy tuna kimbap, spicy tuna kimbap recipe, tuna kimbap

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    1. Michelle | Sift & Simmer

      July 27, 2020 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love kimbap but don't have it as nearly as much as I should! This tuna kimbap looks delicious and healthy. It would be a good way to get my kids to eat more veggies since they already love sushi-style food!

      Reply
    2. Heidi | The Frugal Girls

      August 17, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      5 stars
      I know I need to try this recipe! Your totally tasty looking Tuna Kimbap look absolutely fabulous, and I bet the sriracha gives it such a fun boost of flavor!

      Reply
    3. Mary SM

      September 25, 2020 at 12:07 am

      This looks sooooo good!
      I’m going to fix it tomorrow.

      Reply
      • christieathome

        September 25, 2020 at 2:09 pm

        Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Stephanie

      January 23, 2021 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      Wow!!! This recipe is soooooo delicious and super easy to whip up! Definitely going to be a regular snack in our house. Thank you for sharing. πŸ™‚

      Reply
    5. Nat V C

      June 23, 2022 at 11:18 pm

      5 stars
      This was so flavorful, delicious,
      and so much fun to make!
      I am very new to Korean cooking, and this was nice and simple! Thanks so much! I will definitely be making this again!

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      • christieathome

        June 27, 2022 at 6:06 pm

        Thanks so much for making my recipe and for leaving a kind review, Nat! So glad you liked it and welcome to Korean cooking! I hope you continue to enjoy this wonderful and flavourful cuisine πŸ™‚

        Reply

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