What is Jeju abalone kimbap? — Jeju Kimmanbok
Like black pork and gogi-guksu, it is one of the foods to try in Jeju. At Jeju Kimmanbok it starts with rice cooked in abalone innards.
What is abalone kimbap?
Kimbap made with abalone, the signature seafood of Jeju’s waters. Jeju Kimmanbok stir-fries the rice in abalone innards before cooking it, so every grain carries the taste of the sea, then adds a thick egg omelet and wraps it square.
Where can I try abalone kimbap?
Jeju Kimmanbok is built around “Manbok Kimbap”: rice stir-fried in abalone innards and then cooked, wrapped square with a thick egg omelet. Try it at the Jeju City main store near Jeju Airport (41 Ora-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do) or the Seogwipo store (117 Worldcup-ro, Seogwipo-si, Jeju-do).
Why cook the rice with abalone innards?
Stir-frying the rice in abalone innards gives every grain a deep taste of the sea. On KBS 2TV “Saengsaeng Information”, owner Lee Ban-seok explained that abalone innards are rich in nutrients and eggs are a complete food, so the kimbap is packed with nutrition.
What goes well with it?
Seasoned dried squid is Manbok Kimbap’s best partner and the side most people order with it.
Is there anything you can only eat in Jeju?
Jeju Momguk Ramyeon: Jeju’s traditional momguk soup as ramyeon, made with Jeju Hanwoo beef, buckwheat and gulfweed from Chuja Island. Thick, hearty and hot. Available for dine-in.
Can I take it to go?
Yes, both stores offer takeout. To order ahead, use https://manbokc.airpony.co.kr/.