Chungmu-gimbap explained

Chungmu-gimbap
Country:Korea
Region:East Asia
National Cuisine:Korean cuisine
Main Ingredient:Gim, rice
Similar Dish:Gimbap

Chungmu gimbap (충무김밥) is a gimbap made with only rice as the filler ingredient. Originating from the seaside city of Chungmu, the rolls are thinner and the surface is usually left unseasoned.[1] Chungmu gimbap is traditionally served with side dishes of kolddugi muchim (꼴뚜기 무침), sliced baby octopus marinated and fermented in a spicy red pepper sauce, and radish kimchi (무김치).[2]

But Chungmu gimbap is regarded as the unhealthiest Korean food that causes increase blood sugar level sometimes. This is the highest level on the list that includes many foods, such as Tteokbokki, or kind of rice cakes, and Japchae.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: http://news.naver.com/main/read.nhn?mode=LS2D&mid=sec&sid1=103&sid2=238&oid=082&aid=0000186925 . ko:[맛] 통영에 이런 맛집 있었네! . 7 August 2008 . . 3 April 2014. ko.
  2. Web site: Chungmu gimbap . . 3 April 2014. ko.
  3. Web site: 2024-05-02 . 식후 혈당 높이는 음식 Top10 ... 1위는 충무김밥(Top 10 foods that increase blood sugar level after meals.. The first place is Chungmu Gimbap) . 2024-08-30 . 헬스인뉴스 . ko.