Grilled cheese and green onion kimchi sandwich
A lovely fusion dish. The combined flavors of green onion kimchi (pa-kimchi) and cheese, both of which are fermented, create a filling with an incredible umami richness.
Ingredients
- ΒΌ cup green onion kimchi (pa-kimchi) homemade or store-bought
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
- 2 slices bread
- cheese slices (Monterey Jack is used here but feel free to substitute your preferred cheese) as many as you like
Instructions
- Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, cut the green onions into shorter pieces.
- Heat a tablespoon of butter in a small frying pan and saute the kimchi, along with the juices, until the liquid has evaporated and the butter has been absorbed. Set aside.
- In a larger frying pan, melt a tablespoon of butter, lay a slice of bread on the melted butter, cook until lightly browned, flip and cook the opposite side in the residual butter until lightly browed as well. Do the same with the second slice of bread.
- In the now dry pan, lay a slice of toasted bread. Arrange the cheese slices on top then carefully spread the sauteed kimchi on the cheese slices. Cover with the other piece of toast.
- Cover the pan. Over low heat, cook the sandwich for a minute or so then flip and cook the other side until the cheese softens and melts.
- Serve the sandwich immediately.