Ingredients
2 slices thick-cut bread (brioche or sourdough)
2 large eggs
1 tbsp milk
2 slices cheese (provolone, gouda, or American)
1/2 cup napa cabbage kimchi, drained and chopped
2 tbsp butter, divided
For the Gochujang Aioli:
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp gochujang
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp lime juice
Instructions
1. Make the Gochujang Aioli: In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, gochujang, sesame oil, and lime juice until smooth. Set it aside.
2. Sauté the Kimchi: Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the kimchi and cook for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Remove from the skillet.
3. Cook the Eggs: Whisk the eggs and milk with a pinch of salt. Melt the remaining 1 tbsp of butter in the skillet over low heat. Add the eggs and stir gently until soft and just set.
4. Assemble the Kimchi Breakfast Sandwich: Spread the aioli on one side of each bread slice. On one slice, layer a piece of cheese, the eggs, the sautéed kimchi, and the second piece of cheese. Top with the other slice of bread, aioli-side down.
5. Grill the Kimchi Breakfast Sandwich: Butter the outside of the sandwich. Grill in the skillet over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes per side, until the bread is golden-brown and the cheese is fully melted.
6. Serve Immediately: Slice in half and enjoy!
Notes
Bread is Key:** Use a sturdy bread like brioche or sourdough to prevent your kimchi breakfast sandwich from getting soggy.
Drain the Kimchi:** Squeeze out excess liquid from the kimchi before sautéing. This is crucial for a crispy, not watery, kimchi breakfast sandwich.
Control the Heat:** Grill the sandwich on medium-low heat. This allows the cheese to melt completely before the bread has a chance to burn.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 595
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1380mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 455mg