Spicy & Sweet Chicken and Garlic Scape Gimbap
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Discover a unique gimbap recipe that perfectly blends the zesty flavor of garlic scapes with tender chicken tenders. Say goodbye to ordinary gimbap and hello to the visually appealing and incredibly delicious Chicken Garlic Scape Gimbap for a special meal. We’re replacing the usual cucumber with crisp garlic scapes for added texture and using oven-baked chicken tenders instead of stir-fried beef for a richer taste. For an elegant touch, we’ve swapped traditional fish cakes for ‘Eomuk Maeran’, creating a gimbap that’s as beautiful as it is tasty.
Gimbap Ingredients- 5 Chicken Tenders (thick cut)
- 5 Garlic Scapes (fresh and crisp)
- 10 Pickled Radish Strips (Danmuji)
- 10 Braised Burdock Root Strips (Ueong)
- 1/2 Carrot, julienned
- 1 Eomuk Maeran (Korean fish cake, sliced lengthwise and pan-fried)
- 5 Eggs, made into thick omelets and sliced
- 5 Imitation Crab Sticks, halved
- 4 cups Cooked Rice
- 1 Tbsp Salt (for rice seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil (for rice seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (for rice seasoning and garnish)
- 1 cup Seasoned Laver Flakes (for mixing into rice)
- 10 Sheets of Gimbap Seaweed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the chicken tenders. Since they are quite thick, bake them in an air fryer until golden brown. Once cooked, slice each tender lengthwise into 2 or 3 pieces, suitable for rolling into gimbap. Your special chicken filling is now ready.
Step 2
Prepare the other fillings. Slice the Eomuk Maeran lengthwise and pan-fry until golden. Similarly, cut the thick egg omelets into long strips. Halve the imitation crab sticks. Trim the tough ends off the garlic scapes and cut them in half to maintain their crispness. Ensure your julienned carrots and braised burdock root are also ready.
Step 3
Season the cooked rice. Mix in 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. For an extra layer of flavor and texture, add 1 cup of crumbled seasoned laver (jaban kim) and mix well. Taste the rice; it should be perfectly seasoned. Let the seasoned rice cool slightly before rolling.
Step 4
Place a sheet of gimbap seaweed on a bamboo mat. Spread a thin, even layer of seasoned rice over the seaweed, leaving a small margin at the top. Arrange the prepared fillings – chicken tenders, garlic scapes, Eomuk Maeran, egg omelet, imitation crab sticks, carrots, pickled radish, and burdock root – in a line on top of the rice. Carefully roll the gimbap tightly using the bamboo mat, ensuring the fillings stay in place.
Step 5
Once rolled, carefully slice one roll to taste and admire. The gimbap looks beautiful, with the vibrant green of the garlic scapes nestled amongst the other ingredients. The crisp, zesty garlic scapes perfectly cut through the richness of the chicken, offering a flavor experience akin to enjoying grilled pork belly with garlic. It’s a delightful combination.
Step 6
Arrange the finished gimbap rolls on a serving plate. Sprinkle a final touch of toasted sesame seeds over the top for added aroma and visual appeal. Your delicious Chicken Garlic Scape Gimbap is now complete and ready to be enjoyed!
