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Kimchi Fries

Fries are baked in the oven, seasoned with Korean chili powder, and then topped with caramelized kimchi and onions. Melted cheese rounds everything out, along with a sprinkling of bacon and scallions.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Korean , American

Ingredients

  • 3 large russet potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Korean chili powder or paprika (optional)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 2 lices Bacon (chopped, optional)
  • 2/3 cup kimchi (roughly chopped)
  • 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese (110g)
  • 1 scallion (chopped)

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cut the potatoes into fries and place on a baking sheet. Toss with the olive oil, Korean chili powder (or paprika), and salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 45 minutes, tossing the fries a couple times during baking to make sure they brown evenly.
  2. After the fries have been in the oven for 30 minutes, prep your toppings. In a pan over medium heat, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Add the chopped kimchi to the bacon fat in the pan (if you want to make the dish vegetarian, just use a tablespoon of oil), along with the sliced onion and sugar. Stir-fry until caramelized, 10 minutes.
  3. In a baking dish or directly on the baking sheet, sprinkle half the cheese over the fries. Spread the kimchi mixture over that, and then top with the last of the cheese. Broil for 1-2 minutes until melted and gooey. Hit it with the scallions and reserved bacon. Serve!

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 377mg (16%) Potassium 517mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 407IU (8%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 377mg 16%
Potassium 517mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 407IU 8%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.