My First Kimbap

Me, hubby and my brother had our dinner at McD last Friday (yea...not very healthy right) and the chat then went to "What will I prepare for caroling dinner this year?"

Hubby suggestion --> cater (since it's my birthday and don't want me to get tired)

but me --> trying to reduce some cost here .. will cook. I don't mind too since we're not going to be around and have open house during Christmas (will be in KL).

brother --> how about doing something different like... sushi.. (hmm... good idea).

Another revealing to a crazy side of me; I tend to serve people/ guest at my house with my very first attempt of any recipes... scary huh? But the 'goddes of kitchen' was always been extremely nice with me so I usually ended up fixing some quite good food (please excuse me for my bragging moment here...*wink-wink*). However, I decided to try this one first (like test drive lah), just so I can know how long will it take for me to prepare and how long will it stays fresh (I have to prepare a quite a big number nih...)

drum roll....
EZPZ Chamchi Kimbap

Found a recipe at My Korean Kitchen but since I havent got the time to do some shopping (hubby's quite busy), I decided to change the recipe a bit (due to my not-so-sufficient pantry) and just toss in what ever I have around.

Kimbap is Sushi Rolls. Though brother asked me to prepare Sushi, I don't think I have the skill yet to make some now and Kimbap sounded a lot easier.

Frying the crabstick for a while in my non-stick pan with very-very low heat and no oil.

Seasoning Mix (to be added in the rice).

Ingredients for Seasoning Mix
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Vinegar (I used Rice Vinegar)
1 tsp Sugar (I used soft brown sugar)
1/2 tsp salt

Whisk it all together and you have it. I actually saw this mix in a Japan Cooking Show. This seasoning is actually can be used in many different ways and Hubby especially love it served with grilled/ deep-fried aubergine (will share it later kio!!)

Preparing my 'stuff before rolling on...

If you wonder...it's that Tuna in a can??? Yes peeps.. it is. And I stir-fried the rice with onions and black sesame seeds before added in the seasoning mix (mentioned above). The eggs fried 80% cooked in a non-stick pan with NO OIL. And you can see that I have one pretty green-bamboo-roll-mat there. *smile*

So, mari kita menyusun...

Spread the rice thinly and leave some empty space around.

Rolled with my green-bamboo-roll-mat
Son--> green sausage , mommy

Sliced and ready to serve
(oh... brush some seasoning mix on the Kimbap skin too, to give more taste)

The kimbap did taste great. Was thinking of adding shredded carrot for the caroling dinner to give more colours. What do you think????

And while I was busy doing my Kimbap, son managed to enjoy himself with some Nori.. nyummy... oh...

Happy eating...