🥘 Ingredients
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black pepper1 tsp
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butter2 tbsp
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cooking oil1 tbsp
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cucumber1 medium
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gochujang aioli2 tbsp
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ketchup2 tbsp
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kimchi8 oz
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korean chili flakes1 tsp
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mayonnaise2 tbsp
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mozzarella cheese4 oz
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ponzu sauce2 tbsp
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rice wine vinegar1 tbsp
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salt1 tsp
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sesame oil¼ tsp
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sesame seeds1 tbsp
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sourdough bread4 slices
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sugar1 tsp
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sweet potato2 large
🍳 Cookware
- small bowl
- large pan
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1ponzu sauce rice wine vinegar sweet potato mozzarella cheese korean chili flakes sourdough bread ketchup sesame seeds sesame oil mayonnaise kimchi gochujang aioli cucumber sugar butter salt cooking oil black pepperponzu 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 -
2Preheat oven to 425 degrees F ⏱️ 10 minutes . Wash and dry all produce. -
3Halve 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. -
4In a small bowl , combine ketchup, ponzu sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside. -
5Place 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. -
6Heat 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 . -
7Halve kimchi grilled cheese sandos on a diagonal. Serve immediately with sesame-soy ketchup and cucumber salad.