[Mildang 365] Cool, tangy, salty, and filling~ ‘Whole Cucumber Gimbap’ tailored for diabetics

Recently, a recipe for "whole cucumber gimbap" introduced by TV personality Choi Hwa-jung has become a hot topic online. Unlike regular gimbap filled with various ingredients, this recipe involves spreading a thin layer of rice and adding only a single whole cucumber, making it effective for weight loss. It has also been reimagined as a recipe tailored for people with diabetes. Enjoy!

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Whole cucumber gimbap
While the taste of cucumbers may be polarizing, they are an ingredient with undeniable nutritional value. Not only do they help manage blood sugar, but they also cleanse blood vessels by eliminating waste from the body, making them particularly beneficial for diabetic patients. The ssamjang, which adds a savory umami flavor, is even healthier as it is made using stevia instead of sugar and fermented pastes instead of salt.

What's different?

Mixed grain rice that helps regulate blood sugar
Mixed grain rice contains more dietary fiber than white rice, which helps to slow the rise in blood sugar levels. It is also richer in vitamins and minerals than white rice. It is recommended to cook and eat mixed grain rice using only five types of grains. This is because adding too many types of grains can actually reduce nutritional effectiveness and make digestion difficult. In fact, a research team at Woosuk University in Korea analyzed the nutritional components of mixed grains and found that five grains had the highest protein and mineral content, as well as the most outstanding antioxidant effects.

Cucumber, the secret to hydration
Cucumbers are over 90% water and are characterized by their refreshing taste and crunchy texture, making them a healthy way to replenish fluids during the summer. Diabetic patients must pay close attention to hydration, as excessive sweating in the summer can reduce blood volume, causing a rapid rise in blood sugar levels that can lead to a hyperglycemic coma. Cucumbers are a low-calorie food, containing only 10 kcal per cucumber, and their abundant fiber provides a feeling of fullness, making them beneficial for weight management. Furthermore, their potassium content helps cleanse the blood by eliminating waste products and sodium from the body.

Low-fat, high-protein seaweed, laver
Gim is a healthy source of protein, containing 46g of protein per 100g. Its fucoxanthin helps regulate blood sugar, and it is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, vitamin C, and vitamin E, which reduce inflammatory responses in the body and lower the risk of complications. The abundant soluble dietary fiber also slows down the rate of glucose absorption, effectively raising blood sugar levels slowly.

Ingredients & Recipe (1 serving)
seaweed Chapter 1, mixed grain rice 140g, cucumber 1 item, egg 1 item, cooking oil a little

※Ssamjang : chili pepper paste 1 teaspoon, soybean paste 1/2 teaspoon, minced garlic a little, Whole sesame seeds a little, sesame oil A little, a little stevia
※ Sweet vinegar:  vinegar 2 small spoons, salt a little, Stevia a little, sesame oil a little

1 After making the sweet vinegar dressing, add it to the mixed grain rice and mix well.
2 Wash the cucumber thoroughly, peel it, and cut off the end to match the length of the seaweed.
3 Beat the eggs to make egg wash, spread it thinly in a frying pan, and cook slowly over low heat.
4 Spread a thin layer of mixed grain rice on the rough surface of the seaweed.
5 Place an egg and a cucumber on top of the rice and roll it into a gimbap.
6 Cut the gimbap into bite-sized pieces.
7 Mix the ingredients to make ssamjang, then dip into it and enjoy.

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