Attorney Woo's Gimbap (김밥)
Why this food?
The colorful rice rolls Woo Young-woo obsesses over in the hit Netflix K-drama. No sushi mat needed — a kitchen towel works perfectly.
🇰🇷 K-Culture Tip
김밥 vs sushi: both are seaweed rice rolls, but gimbap uses sesame-oil-seasoned rice (never vinegar) and never uses raw fish. The 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo Effect' was measurable — after the show aired, Korean gimbap chains reported 30% sales increases, and the dish trended globally on TikTok among non-Korean audiences discovering it for the first time.
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Substitute Ingredients
All available at Walmart
| Original | Substitute |
|---|---|
Sushi rice 밥 | Short-grain white rice Kokuho Rose Regular long-grain works too — slightly less sticky Shop at Walmart |
Roasted seaweed (nori) 김 | Roasted seaweed sheets GimMe Seaweed snack packs work the same Shop at Walmart |
Surimi (imitation crab) 맛살 | Imitation crab sticks Louis Kemp Slice lengthwise into strips for rolling Shop at Walmart |
Eggs 달걀 | Large eggs Cook as flat omelette, slice into strips Shop at Walmart |
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Walmart edition
- 2 cups dry Short-grain white rice
- 10 sheets Roasted seaweed sheets
- 6 sticks Imitation crab sticks
- 3 eggs Large eggs
Instructions
- 1
Cook short-grain rice, season with rice vinegar, sugar, and salt while warm
- 2
Lay nori sheet on a damp cloth, spread thin even layer of rice leaving 1 inch at top
- 3
Layer strips of egg omelette, julienned carrot, cucumber, and imitation crab
- 4
Roll tightly using the cloth, pressing firmly the entire way
- 5
Slice into 8 pieces with a wet knife, wiping blade between each cut
