Korean Grilled Aged Kimchi
Shake the loose brine and thick seasoning off 200 g aged kimchi and spread the leaves open so the surface browns instead of steaming. Grill in one layer over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes untouched, turn when small brown spots appear, and sprinkle 1/2 tsp sugar thinly over the top. Give the second side 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, lowering the heat to medium if the sugar darkens too quickly.
Quick answer
- Total time
- 15 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 4
About this dish
Napa kimchi aged until it turns sour mellows in a hot pan, the sourness easing into a toasty sweetness.
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Besides the kimchi there is only a little sugar, sesame oil and sesame seeds, so how well aged the kimchi is decides the taste. Eat it while the edges are still crisp.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Shake off the loose brine and thick seasoning from 200 g aged napa cabbage kimchi.
Spread the leaves open so folded sections can drain briefly, which helps the surface brown instead of steaming.
- 2
Heat a skillet or grill over medium-high heat until the kimchi would sizzle on contact.
Lay the kimchi in one layer, keeping pieces from piling up so the edges can char evenly.
- 3
Leave the first side undisturbed for about 2 minutes.
When the edges look drier and small brown spots appear, it is ready to turn without tearing the softened cabbage.
- 4
Turn the kimchi and sprinkle 0.5 teaspoon sugar thinly over the surface.
If the sugar darkens too quickly, lower the heat to medium so it caramelizes without tasting burnt.
- 5
Grill the second side for another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
Stop when the outside is lightly crisp and the inside still looks moist, since overcooking makes the cabbage dry and tough.
- 6
Turn off the heat and drizzle 0.5 tablespoon sesame oil over the hot kimchi to coat it with aroma.
Scatter 0.5 teaspoon sesame seeds on top and serve immediately while the edges are crisp.
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