Instructions

1. Prepare the Carrots

1. Wash carrots thoroughly and julienne using a knife or mandoline slicer.

2. Heat 2 Tbsp of oil in a pan, add the carrots, and sprinkle with a little salt.

3. Stir-fry until carrots are slightly softened.

2. Add Garlic and Sesame Oil

1. Add minced garlic and sesame oil to the pan.

2. Stir-fry for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then turn off the heat and let it cool.

3. Make the Egg Roll (Dalgyal-Mari)

1. Beat eggs in a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and strain through a sieve.

2. Heat a lightly oiled pan, pour in a thin layer of egg, cook, then roll. Repeat 3–4 times to make a layered roll.

3. Let the rolled egg cool slightly, then slice diagonally and layer the slices to create a heart shape for the gimbap filling.

4. Season the Rice

1. Mix the cooked rice with salt, sesame oil, and a pinch of sesame seeds.

5. Assemble the Gimbap

1. Place a sheet of gimbap seaweed on a bamboo mat.

2. Spread a thin layer of seasoned rice evenly.

3. Arrange the stir-fried carrots and heart-shaped egg slices on top.

4. Roll tightly from bottom to top to form the gimbap.

6. Slice and Serve

1. Cut the gimbap into bite-sized pieces.

2. Place on a serving plate and sprinkle with extra sesame seeds.

Enjoy a fun, flavorful, and visually appealing gimbap — soft egg, sweet carrots, and a cute heart surprise inside.