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Kimchi Mac N Cheese

Cultural Context

Kimchi Mac N Cheese is a fusion dish that blends the creamy comfort of American mac and cheese with the spicy, fermented flavors of Korean kimchi. This dish reflects the growing trend of Korean cuisine's influence in Western cooking, particularly in the U.S., where it has become a popular comfort food. The combination of rich cheese and spicy kimchi creates a unique flavor profile that appeals to adventurous eaters.

Korean-AmericanKRmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 red onion
1/4 cup cashews
Korean style sweet potatoes
garlic powder
cayenne
cumin
turmeric
fermented miso paste
1/4 cup non-dairy milk
salt
kimchi pickling solution
fusilli
sesame oil
sliced garlic
red sauce
green onion

cheddar cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

cream cheese

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: Greek yogurt

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

panko breadcrumbs

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: whole wheat breadcrumbs

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Whole wheat breadcrumbs provide more fiber.

gochujang

๐Ÿฅ—Healthier: sriracha

๐Ÿ’ฐCheaper: hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar heat level with less cost.

1

Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a small saucepan until hot.

2

Add about 1/4 of a red onion to the saucepan.

3

Add 1/4 cup of cashews to the saucepan.

4

Add thinly sliced Korean style sweet potatoes to the saucepan.

5

Sprinkle in garlic powder, cayenne, cumin, and turmeric to the mixture.

6

Add fermented miso paste to the saucepan.

7

Cook until the sweet potatoes are soft.

8

Transfer everything, including the remaining liquid, into a container for blending.

9

Add 1/4 cup of non-dairy milk and a pinch of salt to the container.

10

Blend with an immersion blender until smooth to create the cheese sauce.

11

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add a little sesame oil and sliced garlic to the bottom of the pot.

12

Add a ladle full of pasta to the boiling water, then add fusilli.

13

Stir in the cheese sauce and a little bit of red sauce for flavor.

14

Stir until the mixture reduces and is well combined.

15

Top with caramelized kimchi that was sautรฉed while cooking.

16

Snip a few pieces of green onion over the top for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautรฉingbaking

Equipment Needed

small saucepancontainer for blendingimmersion blenderpot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegangluten-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Kimchi Macaroni and CheeseSpicy Mac and Cheese
Local Name: ๊น€์น˜ ๋งฅ ์•ค ์น˜์ฆˆ

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