I heard a foreign student who bought a triangle kimbap at a convenience store stopped in front of the packaging. The plastic wrap had 1, 2, 3 printed on it, and he didn't know what order that meant. They say he just tore it open, and the seaweed ended up shredded to pieces. ## Rice Balls in Other Countries In many countries, rice balls and sandwiches are sold wrapped just once in plastic wrap or paper. When you eat one, you just peel off the wrapping and you're done. Because the seaweed sticks to the rice, it can also turn moist as time passes after it's made. ## Korean triangle kimbap In Korean triangle kimbap, the seaweed and the rice are kept apart inside the packaging. A thin sheet of plastic separates them. That's because seaweed quickly turns soggy when it meets moisture. Rice tastes best when it's moist, and seaweed tastes best when it's crisp. They made this packaging to put off the moment the two meet until right before you eat. That's because convenience store meals are made in advance and can sit on the shelf for a long time. The numbers show the order for removing the plastic. - No. 1: Hold the upper strip and pull it straight down along the center line. - No. 2 and 3: Gently pull the plastic on each side, one side at a time. Once the plastic is off, the seaweed is wrapped around the rice. At this point, it's best to hold the triangle kimbap firmly in your hand and slowly pull it to the side. If you pull too hard, the seaweed can tear. If it does tear, it's perfectly fine to eat it as it is. It tastes exactly the same.