Perfect Chicken Gimbap

Ingredients:

1. Sushi Rice:
   • 2 cups cooked short-grain rice
   • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
   • 1 tablespoon sugar
   • 1/2 teaspoon salt
2. Chicken Filling:
   • 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken
   • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
   • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
   • 1 teaspoon sugar
   • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3. Vegetables:
   • 4 sheets roasted seaweed (gim/nori)
   • 1 carrot, julienned
   • 1 cucumber, julienned
   • 1 avocado, sliced
   • Sesame seeds for garnish
4. Dipping Sauce:
   • Soy sauce
   • Wasabi (optional)

Steps:

Step 1: Prepare Sushi Rice

• Mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt. Fold into cooked rice, allowing it to cool.

Step 2: Season Chicken

• Combine shredded chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic powder. Set aside.

Step 3: Assemble Gimbap

• Place a sheet of seaweed on a bamboo sushi mat.
• Spread a thin layer of sushi rice, leaving a small border.
• Arrange chicken, carrot, cucumber, and avocado along one edge.
• Roll tightly using the sushi mat.

Step 4: Slice and Garnish

• Slice the rolled gimbap into bite-sized pieces.
• Sprinkle sesame seeds for an added crunch.

Step 5: Serve with Dipping Sauce

• Mix soy sauce with wasabi if desired, for a flavorful dipping experience.

Step 6: Enjoy!

• Chicken gimbap is ready to be enjoyed as a delightful meal or snack. Experience the perfect blend of Korean and global culinary influences in every bite.