By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 6
48 cal · 45 min
Classic Kimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Roll)
Recipe GLPRd738b3d83fc31f
Kimbap is a beloved Korean seaweed rice roll filled with seasoned beef, vegetables, and rice, then sliced into bite-sized pieces. This version features tender marinated beef strips combined with fresh vegetables and fluffy seasoned rice, all wrapped in crispy seaweed. Perfect as a light main course or portable meal.
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Ingredients
6 ounces skirt steak or sirloin beef, cut into 3 x 1/4-inch strips
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, grated
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Directions
In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and grated garlic. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the beef strips to the marinade and toss gently to coat all pieces evenly. Let the beef marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet or large pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
Add the marinated beef strips to the hot pan in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Remove from heat and set aside on a plate to cool slightly before slicing or serving.
Comments
The ingredient list as written is incomplete—classic kimbap also requires nori (seaweed sheets), which means a trip to an Asian market or the international aisle at Harris Teeter or Food Lion; neither ALDI nor Walmart stocks it reliably in Charlotte. The stated 45 minutes ignores rice cooking and cooling, which adds 30–40 minutes, making the real prep time 75–85 minutes, not a weeknight sprint. Cost per serving runs $3–4 once you account for the beef, vegetables, and nori, which is reasonable but not budget-friendly. The rolls do keep and reheat adequately, and the core technique is straightforward, so this works for a planned dinner or meal-prep day rather than a spontaneous weeknight.
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