Gilgeori Style Breakfast Toastie
Serves 2 | with Kimchi, Smoked Ham, Cheddar and Chives
Popular for its affordability and comforting salty-sweet flavours, gilgeori is a South Korean street toast. It typically includes a slightly sweet omelette filling, ham, cheese, vegetables and ketchup. This take on Gilgeori includes kimchi, fermented vegetables that are a staple in Korean cuisine and perfectly balance the rich, salty flavours of gilgeori.
"Popular Korean breakfast sandwich. Korean toast is gaining popularity in western culture Made with toasted bread, a sweet and savory omelet-style filling, and sometimes ham or cheese. Topped with ketchup or mayonnaise. Traditionally, sugar is sprinkled on the omelet, adding a sweet balance Quick and affordable, reflecting Korea's fast-paced urban lifestyle. Commonly sold at street food stalls, especially in busy cities."
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
1 bunch(es)
Chives
60 grams
Mature Cheddar Cheese
(Contains Milk)
1 sachet(s)
Vegan Kimchi
(Contains Soya)
4 slice(s)
Smoked Ham Slices
(May contain Celery)
2 unit(s)
Burger Buns
(Contains Cereals containing gluten May contain Milk, Egg, Soya)
32 grams
Mayonnaise
(Contains Egg, Mustard)
Not included in your delivery
2 unit(s)
Egg
1 tbsp
Tomato Ketchup
1 tsp
Sugar
Nutritional information
Utensils
Instructions
a) Finely chop the chives (use scissors if easier).
b) Grate the cheese.
c) Roughly chop the kimchi.
a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
b) Once the oil is hot, lay in the smoked ham slices and fry until lightly charred, 1-2 mins on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with kitchen paper.
c) In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs (see pantry for amount), chives and kimchi pieces until combined. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
a) Heat a medium frying pan on medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
b) Pour half the eggs into the frying pan, tip the pan to spread the eggs to the edges of the pan and cook until the egg is set, 30-60 secs.
c) Sprinkle half the cheese over the eggs, then fold the egg into quarters.
d) Once cooked, remove from the pan. Repeat with the remaining eggs and cheese. IMPORTANT: Ensure egg whites are fully cooked.
a) Halve the burger buns.
b) Spread the mayo over the lid and the ketchup (see pantry for amount) over the base of each bun.
a) Lay your cheesy egg parcels onto the base of each bun, the sprinkle over the sugar (see pantry for amount).
b) Top the egg with 2 slices of ham each.
c) Sandwich shut with the bun lids and firmly press all the ingredients inside.
a) Optionally, for a more authentic dish, serve your breakfast sandwich toasted by heating a drizzle of oil in the large frying pan on medium heat. Once hot, add the sandwiches. Cook, pressing occasionally with a spatula or heavy bottomed pan, until the bread is golden, 1-2 mins per side.
b) Transfer to 2 serving plates to finish. TIP: Finish each sandwich with a drizzle of ketchup and mayo if you wish for a more authentic dish.
Enjoy!
