Comments on: Inarizushi (Yubu Chobap in Korean) - Instant Version

By: Kat

Kat — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 11:53:46 +0000

Wow! I don’t think I’ve ever seen instant inarizushi here. It definitely sounds easy and delicious.

By: kangmi

kangmi — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 12:40:40 +0000

The can of yubu I have sitting in front of me tells me that one inarizushi is 84 calories, so I’m not sure many people would want to make an entire meal of 16 (not saying that I’ve purposely tried to make a meal of a whole package, but those little things are addictive).

By: sue

sue — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 14:19:21 +0000

Hi Kat,

Wow, I wasn’t sure whether Japan had instant inarizushi. I guess Japan wants to keep it as original as possible instead of instant.
Hi Kangmi,

Yea, I guess 16 would make a very filling meal. That’s why I usually share with someone else.

By: Pepy

Pepy — Sun, 03 Dec 2006 19:11:10 +0000

Hi Sue,
Is yubu called for tofu in Korean?

By: sue

sue — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:22:52 +0000

Hi Pepy,

Tofu is “Dubu” in Korean.
Yubu means fried bean curd in English, and Aburage in Japanese.
You can read more about it from here.

Are you considering making Yubu chobap from scratch?

By: Prescott

Prescott — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 00:28:10 +0000

Wonderful website, I am glad that you have made it. Thank you. I will be reading regularly for sure, it’s more interesting than news!

By: Kat

Kat — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 03:39:43 +0000

Japan has a LOT of instant foods, maybe I just don’t know about the instant inarizushi

By: Pepy

Pepy — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 14:37:14 +0000

Hi Sue…
I see. In Indonesia we have that kind of food, it’s called tahu goreng, which is meant deep fried tofu. I’m used to make tahu isi goreng, it is made from yubu and fill in with mix vegetables and shrimp stir fry. After that, we dip the filled tofu in batter, then deep fry.

I think I will make the instant one :D. It’s easy to find Korean or Japanese products for purchase here. Thank you.

By: EL

EL — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 01:29:28 +0000

wow….i’m jealous too…arr…y do some ppl can cook so well??!!
lol…really, i admire your talent by the way, i was inspired by yr blog and started my own too…come visit when u’re free,k?
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By: sue

sue — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 13:00:46 +0000

Hi EL

Great that you’ve made a start.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 01:59:29 +0000

I purchased a package of yubu chobab, but I am wondering if it matters whether or not jasmine rice is used in the preparation of the dish..

Would it affect the final product at all? I wouldn’t think so, but you never know with medium/short grain rice-differences..

By: sue

sue — Tue, 19 Dec 2006 09:00:25 +0000

Hi Anthony,

I’ve never had Jasmine rice before, but according to my husband’s description, Jasmine rice seems a bit drier even with same amount of water and doesn’t stick to each other like medium grain rice. Is this right? So you might have a different result.

If the rice doesn’t stick together, the rice may spill out from the yubu or the yubu may be hard to fill, though I’ve never tried with jasmine, so good luck.

By: Chien

Chien — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 09:47:35 +0000

Hi there

I have tried making kim-bap with jasmine rice, it turned-out alright. But I supposed you might have to “squeeze” or “compress” the rice when stuffing so as to make sure it stays.

By: Lucas Kajok

Lucas Kajok — Wed, 23 May 2007 10:23:16 +0000

We had Yubu with our Simple Bibimbap the other night. Before eating the Yubu we weren’t sure what it would taste like. We didn’t expect the sweet taste. We absolutely loved them. Sue thanks for introducing us to Yubu.

By: ilurvekoreanfood:)

ilurvekoreanfood:) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 01:20:15 +0000

Helloo!!

is it possible to find those instant Yubu Chobap online?? does anyone know any websites or online ordering? Or is there a korean supermarket in London that sells it? thanks.