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Korean Reuben Sandwich

Cultural Context

The Korean Reuben Sandwich is a fusion dish that combines traditional Jewish deli flavors with Korean ingredients, particularly kimchi. It reflects the growing trend of culinary crossovers, where diverse cultural elements are blended to create new, exciting flavors. This sandwich is a testament to the creativity of modern chefs and is enjoyed by many for its unique taste and texture.

Korean-AmericanKRmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 oz corned beef
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup kimchi
4 slices rye bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

Swiss cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

corned beef

🥗Healthier: turkey pastrami

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey pastrami is lower in fat and calories.

1

Heat corned beef in a pan until edges start to curl and liquid is released, about 1 minute.

2

Drain excess liquid from corned beef using paper towels to avoid a soggy sandwich.

3

In a bowl, mix Mayo, Worcestershire sauce, Sriracha, ketchup, paprika, and onion powder to create the sauce.

4

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

5

Spread the sauce on the unbuttered side of the bread slices.

6

Place the heated corned beef on one slice of bread, followed by kimchi and cheese if desired.

7

Heat a pan and add a bit of butter to it.

8

Place the sandwich in the pan with the buttered side down.

9

Press down on the sandwich to crisp the bread and melt the cheese, cooking for about 1 minute or until crispy.

10

Flip the sandwich once the bottom is crispy and the cheese starts to melt, cooking for another minute until golden brown.

11

Cut the sandwich on the bias for presentation.

Cooking Techniques

grilling

Equipment Needed

pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Korean ReubenKimchi Reuben
Local Name: 한국식 루벤 샌드위치

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