Ginseng and Bread Rolls: A Healthy & Delicious Bento
Healthy Bento Box Idea: Delicious and Nutritious Ginseng Bread Rolls
I’ve created a healthy and flavorful bento box featuring rolls made from tender bread wrapped around nutritious ginseng. To balance the slight bitterness of ginseng, I spread homemade apple jam, packed with real fruit pieces, on the bread before rolling. Ginseng adds a unique Korean touch to any dish and pairs wonderfully with a variety of ingredients, creating a harmonious and delightful flavor profile.
Ingredients- 2 roots fresh ginseng
- 4 slices soft bread (like sandwich bread)
- Homemade apple jam (with fruit pieces) to taste
- 4 fresh perilla leaves (깻잎)
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, julienned
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare all the ingredients for your Ginseng Bread Rolls. You’ll need fresh ginseng, soft bread slices, your homemade apple jam, perilla leaves, and a yellow bell pepper.
Step 2
Clean the ginseng thoroughly. Cut it lengthwise to match the width of your bread slices, and then julienne it into thick strips. This preparation ensures an even distribution of ginseng within the rolls.
Step 3
Cut the imitation crab sticks (assumed from context, as not explicitly in original ingredients) to a similar length as the ginseng. Then, julienne the yellow bell pepper into thick strips as well. These will add color and a pleasing texture.
Step 4
Here’s the special touch: homemade apple jam with chunks! Core and peel the apples, then finely chop them. Place the chopped apples in a blender with an equal amount of sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking, until it reaches a jam-like consistency. Just before it’s fully cooked, add the finely chopped apple pieces and simmer briefly. Stir in a little lemon juice after turning off the heat for a touch of brightness. This creates a delicious apple jam with delightful fruit bits.
Step 5
Trim the crusts off each slice of bread. Then, using a rolling pin or a smooth bottle, flatten each bread slice until it’s thin and pliable. This step is crucial for preventing the bread from breaking when you roll it.
Step 6
Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on your work surface. Place one flattened bread slice on the plastic wrap. Spread a generous, even layer of your homemade apple jam over the bread. You should be able to see those lovely apple chunks!
Step 7
Carefully place one perilla leaf on top of the apple jam, turning it upside down so the smoother side faces up. Then, arrange a portion of the julienned ginseng, bell pepper, and imitation crab sticks evenly over the perilla leaf.
Step 8
Using the plastic wrap to help, lift the edge closest to you and tightly roll the bread and fillings into a log, just like making sushi. The plastic wrap acts as a mat, helping to create a neat, compact roll.
Step 9
Once rolled, twist the ends of the plastic wrap tightly to seal the roll. Let it rest for a few minutes to help the bread stick together. Keeping the plastic wrap on, slice the roll into bite-sized pieces. Your delicious and healthy Ginseng Bread Rolls are now ready to be enjoyed!
