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title: Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandos
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/kimchi-grilled-cheese-sandos-684ffccbc34769859832701f
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Milk, Soy, Wheat, Eggs, Sesame]
tags: [Easy Prep, New, Spicy]
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 253
source_chef: Sara Heilman
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the unique blend of flavors, especially the gochujang aioli and kimchi combo.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Instructions were mostly clear, though a few were unsure which side of bread to cook first.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/kimchi-grilled-cheese-sandos.avif"
---
@ponzu sauce{2%tbsp}
@rice wine vinegar{1%tbsp}
@sweet potato{2%large}
@mozzarella cheese{4%oz}
@korean chili flakes{1%tsp}
@sourdough bread{4%slices}
@ketchup{2%tbsp}
@sesame seeds{1%tbsp}
@sesame oil{¼%tsp}
@mayonnaise{2%tbsp}
@kimchi{8%oz}
@gochujang aioli{2%tbsp}
@cucumber{1%medium}
@sugar{1%tsp}
@butter{2%tbsp}
@salt{1%tsp}
@cooking oil{1%tbsp}
@black pepper{1%tsp}

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F ~{10%minutes}. Wash and dry all produce.

Halve cucumber lengthwise; slice crosswise into 1-inch-thick half-moons. Arrange cucumber pieces across a cutting board; carefully press down with a plate to smash. Toss with rice wine vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, and sesame seeds. Set aside.

In a #small bowl{}, combine ketchup, ponzu sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.

Place sourdough bread slices on a clean work surface. Evenly spread one side of each slice with gochujang aioli or mayonnaise. Top with mozzarella cheese and kimchi. Sprinkle with korean chili flakes.

Heat butter and a drizzle of cooking oil in a #large pan{} over medium heat. Once hot, add sandwiches. Cook, gently pressing down with a spatula, until cheese begins to melt and bread is golden brown ~{2%minutes} to ~{4%minutes}.

Halve kimchi grilled cheese sandos on a diagonal. Serve immediately with sesame-soy ketchup and cucumber salad.