Tuna Mayo Mini Kimbap

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Tuna Mayo Mini Kimbap

20 minMediumServes 2Kids OK

Ingredients

cooked rice2 bowls (about 400g)Either
gimbap seaweed sheets (김밥용 김)3 sheetsH-Mart
canned tuna1 can (150g / 5oz)Either
pickled radish (danmuji)3 stripsH-Mart
carrot1/3Any store

Sauce

mayonnaise2 TbspEither
toasted sesame oil1 TbspEither
salta pinchAny store
toasted sesame seeds1 tspAny store
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Steps

1

Mix the rice with salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to season it.

~3 min

2

Drain the canned tuna as thoroughly as possible, then mix it with mayonnaise.

~3 min

Why: If you don't drain the oil well, the seaweed turns soggy fast.

3

Julienne the carrot and sauté briefly; cut the pickled radish into long strips.

~5 min

4

Spread the rice thinly and evenly over the seaweed, top with the tuna mayo, radish, and carrot, then roll tightly.

~5 min

Watch out: If the rice layer is too thick, the roll tears or won't close — spread it thin and even.

5

Slice into bite-sized pieces.

~2 min

6

Brush the cut edges lightly with sesame oil for shine.

~1 min

Tips

  • Squeeze out as much oil as possible from the tuna so the seaweed doesn't get soggy.

  • Let hot rice cool slightly before spreading — hot rice makes the seaweed soggy.

  • Wrap the roll in plastic wrap for 5 minutes before slicing to help it hold its shape.

Storage

Seaweed softens over time, so this is best eaten the same day or within half a day.