Mayak is a popular variety of South Korean rice rolls (gimbap). These mini versions of the standard roll consist of rice, toasted seaweed, and fillings that traditionally include carrots, pickled radish, and spinach. Unlike the traditional gimbap, mayak is never sliced.
The rolls are sprinkled with sesame seeds, while soy sauce and mustard dip is usually served on the side. It is believed that mayak rolls originated at Gwang-jang market in Seoul. Their captivating name translates as narcotic, not because of the presence of an illegal substance, but because once you try these miniature rolls, you will always be hungry for more.
Korean Seaweed Rice Roll | (마약김밥 – Mayak Gimbap)
Course: MainCuisine: KoreanDifficulty: Medium4
servings20
minutes10
minutes300
kcal30
minutesMayak is a popular variety of South Korean rice rolls (gimbap). These mini versions of the standard roll consist of rice, toasted seaweed, and fillings that traditionally include carrots, pickled radish, and spinach. Unlike the traditional gimbap, mayak is never sliced.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cup Warm cooked medium grain rice
1/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 tsp. Sesame oil
4 sheets full size dried seaweed(Gim/Nori), cut into quarter as 16 squares
16 long strips(4” long, 1/4” wide) Korean pickled radish(Danmooji)
1 cup julienned carrot, sautéed with 1Tbs. oil and 1 tsp. salt over high heat for 2 minutes until soften.
1 cup Korean spinach side dish
Sesame oil and sesame seeds
- For the Sauce
1 Tbs. Soy sauce
1 Tbs. Rice vinegar
1/2 Tbs. Honey
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
Directions
- In a mixing bowl, combine rice, salt pepper and sesame oil. Gently mix well without smashing rice.
- On working surface, place 1 sheet of Gim(Nori), shiny side down. Place about 1 tablespoon of seasoned rice on him and spread out evenly.
- Place 1 piece of pickled radish(Danmooji) top of rice; 2/3 of way down, closer to you so you will have room to roll it. Place small amount carrot and spinach as well. Lift up end nearest you and tuck over, rolling upwards tightly.
- Place kimbap on a plate seam side down. Repeat until you are done with all ingredients, you will end up with16 Drug Kimbaps.
- Brush Drug Kimbaps with sesame oil all around and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Enjoy with or without the sauce!
