kimbap

or gim·bap

[ keem-bop ]

noun

, Korean Cooking.

1. boiled short-grain rice seasoned with sesame oil, cooled, and rolled in a seaweed wrapper with stir-fried vegetables and other cooked ingredients, as thin slices of sautéed beef, scrambled egg, canned tuna, or crabmeat, creating a cylinder-shaped roll that is sliced into bite-size pieces.

Word History and Origins

Origin of kimbap¹

First recorded in 1965–70; from Korean kimbap, gimbap, equivalent to gim “an edible seaweed, nori” + -bap “cooked rice”

Example Sentences

Nearby, Bunsik serves kimbap, bibimbap, tteokbokki rice cakes and other Korean street food, and Mix Sushi Bar serves rolls and poke bowls.

From Seattle Times

TJ’s “ire-zest-tible” snack secured the top award for the second year in a row, this time besting the brand’s Steamed Chicken Soup Dumplings, Kimbap, Steamed Pork & Ginger Soup Dumplings and Butternut Squash Mac & Cheese.

From Salon

Per its many glowing reviews, kimbap falls into the former category of stellar TJ’s meals.

From Salon

Although kimbap is packed with flavor, it doesn’t hurt to enjoy it alongside your favorite sauces.

From Salon

It didn’t take long for TJ’s kimbap to go viral across social media, namely on TikTok.

From Salon