Breakfast Rice Sandwich (Folded Kimbap)

A Note on This Recipe

Looking for a new way to enjoy a sandwich or wrap with a twist? This seaweed and rice sandwich offers a simple, no-roll approach inspired by onigirazu.

Layered with egg, avocado, ham, and quick-pickled cucumbers, it brings together a mix of savory, fresh, and tangy flavors in each bite. The key is to arrange the ingredients in sections before folding, which helps keep the seaweed from becoming soggy and creates a neat, easy-to-eat wrap.

How to Make It

Quick-Pickled Cucumbers

Cut the cucumbers into thin sticks and place them in a jar or airtight container. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the brine ingredients and microwave until just boiling, about 1 minute. Stir, then pour over the cucumbers while hot. Cover and refrigerate while preparing the other ingredients.

Cook the Egg Sheet

Whisk the egg with soy sauce until smooth. Heat vegetable oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and quickly spread it into an even layer. Cook until the bottom is set and the top is still slightly moist, then gently flip and cook briefly on the other side. Trim or fold the edges to form a square.

Prepare the Fillings

Slice the avocado lengthwise into thin pieces and trim the ham into squares.

Assemble

Cut a slit from the bottom edge of the seaweed sheet to the center. Place the egg in the bottom left quadrant and the avocado in the top left, seasoning lightly with salt and pepper.

Spread half the rice over the top right quadrant and season with salt, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Top with the ham, then spread the remaining rice over the bottom right and season again. Finish by adding the pickled cucumbers on top.

Fold and Serve

Fold the bottom left corner over the top left, then continue folding each section over the next, working clockwise to form a compact wrap. Serve immediately before the seaweed softens.

Breakfast for One

Breakfast Rice Sandwich

A seaweed and rice sandwich inspired by onigirazu, layered with egg, avocado, ham, and tangy quick-pickled cucumbers — a fresh, satisfying no-roll wrap with a fun fold.
Yield: 1 Serving
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

Quick-Pickled Cucumbers (5-6 servings)
  • 3 mini cucumbers
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
Egg Sheet
  • 1 egg
  • A dash of soy sauce
  • Vegetable oil for cooking
For Assembly
  • ½ cup steamed rice room temperature
  • 1 seaweed sheet
  • 2 slices deli ham
  • ½ avocado
  • Sesame oil
  • Sesame seeds
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Start by making the quick-pickled cucumbers — pour hot brine over cucumber sticks and refrigerate while you prepare everything else.
  • Cook the egg sheet by whisking egg with soy sauce, spreading it thin in a nonstick pan, flipping briefly, then trimming into a square.
  • Slice the avocado and trim the ham into squares.
  • Cut a slit from the bottom edge of the seaweed sheet to the center, then arrange each filling in a quadrant — egg, avocado, seasoned rice with ham, and pickled cucumbers.
  • Fold the sections over each other clockwise to form a compact wrap and serve immediately.

Watch the Recipe

Notes

The four-quadrant fold is easier than it looks — watch the video for a clear visual. Serve right away since the seaweed softens quickly once it’s assembled. The pickled cucumber recipe makes enough for 5–6 servings, so keep the rest in the fridge for the week — they’re great on rice bowls and sandwiches too.

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