Kimchi Quesadilla
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4.9
Kimchi Quesadilla
Description
The Kimchi Quesadilla recipe combines typical flour tortillas and shredded cheddar jack cheese with Korean ingredients like kimchi and sesame leaves, along with roasted sesame seeds. Butter is used to caramelize the kimchi on medium heat until slightly charred, intensifying its flavor before assembling the quesadillas. The tortillas are filled with a layer of melted cheese, then topped with the cooked kimchi, torn sesame leaves, and sesame seeds before folding over.
Cooking on a lightly oiled pan or griddle creates a blistered, slightly charred exterior reminiscent of a Neapolitan pizza crust, adding texture contrast to the creamy, melted cheese and the savory, spiced kimchi filling.
This dish offers a fusion of creamy, tangy, and nutty flavors with a mix of textures from crunchy sesame seeds and blistered tortillas. It serves as an interesting snack or light meal and can be sliced for easy sharing or individual enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 4 flour tortilla 12 inch (30 cm
- 2 cups kimchi
- 8 sesame leaf
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds roasted
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- 4 cups cheddar jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- First cook kimchi with butter and continue to stir over medium heat til caramelized and charred, set aside.
- Oil pan or griddle and place tortilla on pan and add 1 cup (115 g) of cheese on one half, covering to make it look like a black and white cookie.
- Add 1/2 cup (60 g) of kimchi, layer two ripped sesame leaves, and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds.
- Fold over empty half of tortilla to create a half moon.
- Continue to cook and flip over.
- The quesadilla should look blistered like a Neapolitan pizza.
- Cut and enjoy the drippy goodness….!
Notes
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4.9
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