What is kimbap?

Kimbap, sometimes spelled gimbap, is a Korean dish that looks similar to sushi.

It consists of rice, vegetables, and sometimes meat or fish, rolled up in seaweed (gim) and sliced into bite-sized pieces.

Common fillings include cucumber, carrot, spinach, pickled radish, and imitation crab.

Kimbap is a popular picnic food in Korea and is often eaten as a light meal or snack.

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