Spam & egg gimbap

Place a small pot of water on to boil. Once boiling, lower in your eggs using a spoon then set a timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes remove the eggs and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool immediately. Set aside to chill while you prep the remaining ingredients.

Place a medium frypan over medium-high heat. Add about 1 tsp of sesame oil, the carrots, and a pinch of salt. Stir fry for 2-3 minutes until the carrots begin to wilt. Set aside. Repeat the frying process with the spam.

Finally, repeat again with the spinach, instead adding the garlic and frying for about 30 seconds before wilting the spinach.

To assemble, place the steamed rice in a large bowl and add 2 tbsp of sesame oil and a pinch of salt. Stir through well to ensure all the rice is coated evenly.

Peel and boil the eggs, then cut in half and set aside.

On a clean work surface, place one sheet of nori, rough side up. Add an a thin layer of rice leaving a 2cm gap on the far edge fo the nori sheet. In the middle of the sheet, place a small horizontal row of the spam, carrot, spinach, pickles if using and four slices of egg.

Roll the nori up into a log and seal the end by squashing a few grains of rice onto the nori, or brushing with water.

Brush the outside of the roll with a little sesame oil for a glossy finish, then slice and serve. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and serve with a side of kimchi.