Korean Grilled Aged Kimchi
Well-aged napa kimchi is shaken free of excess marinade and grilled over medium-high heat until the edges char. The longer the kimchi has fermented, the more its pronounced sourness converts to a caramel-like sweetness when exposed to direct flame. A light dusting of sugar accelerates this reaction. Sesame oil and sesame seeds are the only garnish, making this one of the simplest Korean grilled dishes with just four ingredients.
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Instructions
- 1
Lightly shake off excess marinade from aged kimchi.
- 2
Heat a pan or grill and place kimchi on it.
- 3
Grill over medium-high heat until charred at the edges.
- 4
Sprinkle a little sugar for sweetness.
- 5
Finish with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
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