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Flavorsome Korean Kimbap with Pickled Radish and Beef

Name: Flavorsome Korean Kimbap with Pickled Radish and Beef
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 120 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: Short-grain white rice, 2 cups; Water, 2 1/2 cups; Sesame oil, 2 tablespoons; Sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons; Salt, 1 teaspoon; Thinly sliced beef, 200g; Soy sauce, 2 tablespoons; Sesame oil, 1 tablespoon; Sugar, 1 tablespoon; Garlic, minced, 2 cloves; Ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon; Cucumber, julienned, 1; Carrots, julienned, 2; Spinach, blanched, 1 bunch; Roasted seaweed (nori), 4 sheets; Pickled radish strips (danmuji), 4; Soy sauce, for dipping

This traditional Korean dish combines sushi-style rolled rice with savory marinated beef and crunchy vegetables for an irresistible main course or appetizer.

4.7(586 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·September 23, 2025

Flavorsome Korean Kimbap with Pickled Radish and Beef — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 h 30 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Rice

For the Beef Marinade

For the Vegetables

For the Assembly

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 571 kcal
Protein: 20.75 g
Carbs: 87.75 g
Fat: 18.25 g
Fiber: 5.25 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2282 kcal
Protein: 83 g
Carbs: 351 g
Fat: 73 g
Fiber: 21 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Short-grain white rice 2 cups	400	8	88	0.5	1
Water 2 1/2 cups	0	0	0	0	0
Sesame oil 2 tablespoons	240	0	0	28	0
Sesame seeds 2 tablespoons	110	4	4	9	2
Salt 1 teaspoon	0	0	0	0	0
Thinly sliced beef 200g	270	30	0	17	0
Soy sauce 2 tablespoons	20	2	1	0	0
Sesame oil 1 tablespoon	120	0	0	14	0
Sugar 1 tablespoon	49	0	13	0	0
Garlic, minced 2 cloves	9	0.5	2	0	0
Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon	6	0.2	1.5	0	1
Cucumber, julienned	16	1	4	0	1
Carrots, julienned 2	50	1	12	0.5	4
Spinach, blanched 1 bunch	65	5.5	10	1	4
Roasted seaweed (nori) 4 sheets	40	3	8	1	3
Pickled radish strips (danmuji) 4	37	0.8	8.5	0.2	1
Soy sauce for dipping	30	3	3	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Beef

1
Combine marinade
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, minced garlic, and black pepper.
2
Coat the beef
Add sliced beef, ensuring it's fully coated.
3
Chill
Let marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Preparing the Rice and Vegetables

1
Rinse and cook rice
Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then cook with water in a rice cooker.
Tip: Do not overcook the rice; it should be sticky but firm.
2
Season rice
Once cooked, mix rice with sesame oil, sesame seeds, and salt.
3
Blanch and season spinach
Blanch the spinach quickly and squeeze out excess water. Season with a bit of sesame oil and salt.
Tip: Keep vegetables as dry as possible to ensure the nori doesn't get soggy.

How to Make Flavorsome Korean Kimbap with Pickled Radish and Beef

Total time: 2 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Stir-frying the Beef
Pan-fry the marinated beef on medium-high heat until brown and cooked through.
2
Rolling the Kimbap
Lay a sheet of nori shiny side down and evenly spread a thin layer of rice over it, leaving 2cm at the top.
3
Final Assembly
Place beef, vegetables, and pickled radish in rows, and roll tightly using a bamboo mat.