Triangular gimbap

Triangular gimbap, (Korean: 삼각김밥) is a kind of gimbap. It is made from steamed white rice and various other ingredients. It is then wrapped in a sheet of dried laver seaweed and formed into a triangle shape. The sheet of seaweed is wrapped in plastic to prevent the seaweed from getting soggy. Many make it at home, but it is also commonly purchased at a convenience store. The refrigerator shelf life is within one day. Convenience stores have various kinds of triangular kimbap. It is known as an affordable, convenient meal.

History

Triangular gimbap, also known as Onigiri in Japan, was introduced to Korea during the 1990s. In 1991, 7-Eleven began to sell it. Family Mart and GS25 followed suit. Nowadays, there are various flavors and types of triangular gimbap: tuna with mayonnaise, Jeonju bibimbap, bulgogi, spicy tuna, spicy chicken and cheese, and so on.