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A top-down shot of a Korean seaweed rice bowl served with crisp seasoned seaweed snack sheets on the side.

Low Calorie Kimbap: 3-Min Cucumber Seaweed Rice Roll

Blonde Kimchi
Prep 1 minute
Cook 2 minutes
Total 3 minutes
This viral low calorie kimbap takes under 3 minutes with zero cooking required. Fresh diced cucumber and toasted sesame rice are wrapped in crispy seasoned seaweed for a quick, hydrating, and low-carb Korean meal.
Servings 1 person
Calories 401

Ingredients

Equipment

Method

  1. Dice the Cucumber: Wash 1/3 English cucumber thoroughly under cold water. Slice into thin rounds, then chop into tiny 1/4-inch (0.5cm) cubes.
    icing fresh English cucumber into small uniform cubes on a wooden cutting board.
  2. Grind the Sesame Seeds: Using a mortar and pestle or small spice grinder, coarsely grind 2 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds to release their natural aromatic oils.
    Grinding toasted sesame seeds in a small mortar to release rich nutty oils.
  3. Season the Rice Mixture: In a bowl, combine 2/3 bowl of warm cooked rice, 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil, 2 tbsp ground sesame seeds, 3 pinches of fine sea salt, and the diced cucumber. Mix thoroughly.
    Warm cooked short-grain white rice placed in a bowl.
  4. Wrap and Serve: Unwrap a package of Korean seasoned roasted seaweed. Scoop a bite-sized tablespoon of the cucumber rice mixture onto a sheet of seaweed, wrap or fold, and enjoy immediately.
    A meal prep bowl containing Korean seaweed rice mixed with sea salt, sesame oil, and diced raw cucumber.

Nutrition

Calories 401kcal | Carbohydrates 13g | Protein 11g | Fat 37g | Saturated Fat 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat 16g | Monounsaturated Fat 14g | Sodium 1227mg | Potassium 657mg | Fiber 3g | Sugar 2g | Vitamin A 6576IU | Vitamin C 52mg | Calcium 261mg | Iron 5mg
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