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Kimchi fries
Fries refusing to behave like a side dish. Kimchi cuts through the rich sauce and cheese; eat immediately and without dignity.
01
Ingredients
- 500 g frozen or homemade fries
- 150 g kimchi, well drained and chopped
- 100 g grated melting cheese
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp gochujang or hot sauce
- 1 tsp lime or lemon juice
- Spring onion and sesame
- Optional: crisp bacon, pancetta, or halal smoked beef
02
Method
- 01
Cook the fries until very crisp according to the packet or your trusted homemade method.
- 02
Mix the mayonnaise, gochujang, and citrus juice. Add a teaspoon of water for a looser sauce.
- 03
Spread the hot fries on a tray, cover with cheese, and return to the oven for 2–3 minutes to melt.
- 04
Add the kimchi only after baking so it stays fresh and crunchy.
- 05
Drizzle with sauce, add spring onion, sesame, and crisp bacon, pancetta, or smoked beef if using, then serve immediately.
This is a draft recipe. Adjust salt, heat, and timing to suit your kitchen.