[Book Sip] A Small Cheer from Triangle Gimbap: 'Tuna Mayo When You're Struggling'

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This is an omniscient triangular kimbap perspective essay. From the first types of triangular kimbap introduced in the Republic of Korea, the scientific principles hidden in the packaging, the real shelf life of triangular kimbap, the secret of mayonnaise for triangular kimbap, to the various triangular kimbaps that disappeared without a trace. It contains almost all knowledge about triangular kimbap. It is full of interesting stories such as the time when triangular kimbap tastes best and an MBTI personality test based on drinks paired with triangular kimbap.

Many people misunderstand that preservatives are added to triangular kimbap, but that is not true. If preservatives were added to triangular kimbap, the shelf life wouldn’t be just one day. Like other living beings, I also have the desire to live long. However, I don’t want to rely on preservatives. There is also a misconception that triangular kimbap uses old rice or imported rice, but that is not true either. There is an abundance of good new rice in Korea, so there is no reason to use old rice or rice brought from abroad. Moreover, various convenience store brands compete fiercely. Each must show differentiated triangular kimbap, and what could be the pride of kimbap? “We used good rice!” This is undoubtedly the competitive edge.

There are many triangular kimbaps that once were passionately loved by someone but disappeared from the shelves simply because they did not enjoy widespread popularity. Some disappear because manufacturers fail to secure the filling ingredients stably, or they are released as limited seasonal editions and then vanish. The sudden disappearance of the crab shell sauce triangular kimbap also had such reasons hidden behind it. As the fillings vary, so do the reasons for their disappearance. Just as much as we loved their shapes, the reasons for parting are all different. That’s just how life is.

My humble conclusion after observing human life through the lens of triangular kimbap is that “the scenes of people living are similar everywhere.” Big company presidents, judges in robes, salaryman Yongjun, repeat student Heeseon, six-year-old Heejun... Regardless of profession or circumstances, everyone lives by the power of “rice.” Whether eating 120g, 210g, or 320g of a heaping bowl of rice, everyone lives by the power of “rice,” not by eating gold or dew. Being rich or holding a high position doesn’t make a difference. People may not be equal before the law, but everyone becomes equal before rice. I am a small triangle contributing to the equality of rice.

Triangular Kimbap: Tuna Mayo for Tough Times | Written by Bong Dalho | Semicolon | 11,200 KRW

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