Kimchi Grilled Cheese Reipe
Kimchi grilled cheese recipe is a addictive sandwich made using a spicy chilli sauce smothered over slices of bread, topped with kimchi, cheese slices and toasted to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 4 slices White Bread
- 4 slice Cheese
- 4 tablespoon Kimchi
- 2 tablespoon Butter
FOR SAUCE
- 3 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Ketchup
- 2 teaspoon Gochujang / Korean Red Pepper Paste
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Gochugaru / Korean Red Pepper Flakes
Instructions
- Mix all the ingredients for sauce. Set aside.
- Take couple of bread slices. Spread the sauce on them.
- Place a cheese slice on one bread, top with kimchi, you can chop them if needed. Place another slice of cheese. Cover with another bread.
- Apply butter on top side of the bread evenly. Now place it in a cast iron pan butter side down.
- Apply more butter on other side, cook on low heat for 2 to 3 mins on each side, let them brown.
- Remove it, slice and serve.
Notes
Tips for Perfect Kimchi Grilled Cheese
- You can use any cheese as you prefer. You can use shredded cheese as well.
- White bread is best for this recipe. But if you prefer healthy option then use brown bread.
- Use finely chopped kimchi. Big pieces may fall apart in the sandwich.
- Cook the sandwich in cast iron pan for best result.
- Use low heat to cook the sandwich, else it will brown outside fast and the cheese won't be properly molten.
Serving Suggestions
Kimchi grilled cheese is best served hot. You can serve it as it is with the sauce on the side. You can serve with a bowl of soup too.Soup Recipes
- Hot and Spicy Chicken Soup
- Tomato Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Pumpkin Soup
- Chicken Soup for Soul
- Chinese Egg Drop Soup
- Sweet Corn Soup
- Hot and Sour Veg Soup
Storage Suggestions
Normally grilled cheese sandwich doesn't store that well. So enjoy it as soon as it is made.Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Kimchi Grilled Cheese Reipe
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
626
% Daily Value*
Fat
47
g
72
%
Saturated Fat
22
g
138
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
98
mg
33
%
Sodium
912
mg
40
%
Potassium
182
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
31
g
10
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
19
g
38
%
Vitamin A
1270
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
544
mg
54
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.