Crab Yubuchobap

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  • Level: Easy
  • Total: 30 min
  • Active: 30 min
  • Yield: 2 to 4 servings
Yubuchobap is a flavorful Korean dish of fried tofu pouches stuffed with seasoned rice. One popular variation includes imitation crab meat, which adds a slightly sweet seafood flavor to the filling. The imitation crab is often mixed with vegetables, mayonnaise or sesame seeds to create a delicious combination of tastes and textures. This dish is commonly prepared for lunches, picnics and quick meals because it is convenient, satisfying and versatile; it's easy to customize the filling ingredients while still maintaining the traditional appeal of yubuchobap.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Mix the rice, imitation crab, mayonnaise, fish sauce, mirin, rice vinegar, sesame oil, dried seasoning mix from the tofu pouches and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
  2. Arrange the tofu pouches on a large plate and pat dry gently with a paper towel. Working one at a time, open a pouch carefully without ripping it and spoon about 2 tablespoons of the rice mixture into the pouch. It’s okay if the filling falls out a bit; use your fingers to press down firmly on the filling to pack it into the pouch as neatly as possible. Set the packed tofu pouches on a serving platter rice-side up. Serve immediately.