Kimchi and Cheese Toasties

Kimchi and Cheese Toasties

Kimchi is king in these oozy and decadent pan-fried toasties. Its vinegary sharpness cuts through the richness of the melted cheese and adds a bit of crunch. Cook these toasties nice and slowly so they get properly gooey all the way through without the bread burning.

INGREDIENTS

SERVES: 2

4 thick slices of sourdough

40g butter, softened

150g Cheddar or mozzarella (or a mix), grated

150g kimchi, drained and patted dry

2 spring onions, finely sliced

1 long green chilli, finely sliced

50g baby spinach

1 tbsp light olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1: Butter the 4 slices of sourdough thickly on both sides with the softened butter. Lay 2 slices on a board and sprinkle each with a quarter of the cheese.

2: Add a layer of kimchi, then sprinkle with the spring onions and green chilli slices. Lay the spinach leaves over them and top with the remaining grated cheese. Season with a little salt and pepper and sandwich together with the other slices of bread.

3: Place a large non-stick cast-iron frying pan on a grid over your fire and when it is hot, add the olive oil. Place the 2 sandwiches in the pan and cook gently for around 5 minutes on each side. You want the bread to turn a lovely golden brown and for the cheese to melt completely on the inside, so go gently! It will take a little while but it will be so worth it in the end.

4: Remove the toasties from the pan and cut each one in half with a serrated knife. Enjoy them while they are hot but try not to burn your lips!

5: TIP: Make sure you pat the kimchi thoroughly dry with kitchen paper so it doesn’t make your toasties soggy.

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INGREDIENTS

SERVES: 2

4 thick slices of sourdough

40g butter, softened

150g Cheddar or mozzarella (or a mix), grated

150g kimchi, drained and patted dry

2 spring onions, finely sliced

1 long green chilli, finely sliced

50g baby spinach

1 tbsp light olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

METHOD

1: Butter the 4 slices of sourdough thickly on both sides with the softened butter. Lay 2 slices on a board and sprinkle each with a quarter of the cheese.

2: Add a layer of kimchi, then sprinkle with the spring onions and green chilli slices. Lay the spinach leaves over them and top with the remaining grated cheese. Season with a little salt and pepper and sandwich together with the other slices of bread.

3: Place a large non-stick cast-iron frying pan on a grid over your fire and when it is hot, add the olive oil. Place the 2 sandwiches in the pan and cook gently for around 5 minutes on each side. You want the bread to turn a lovely golden brown and for the cheese to melt completely on the inside, so go gently! It will take a little while but it will be so worth it in the end.

4: Remove the toasties from the pan and cut each one in half with a serrated knife. Enjoy them while they are hot but try not to burn your lips!

5: TIP: Make sure you pat the kimchi thoroughly dry with kitchen paper so it doesn’t make your toasties soggy.

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