Best 2 Korean Street Toast Recipes
Korean street toast, known as "Gilgeori Toast" in Korean, is a popular and delectable street food that has captured the hearts of both locals and tourists alike. This savory snack combines a symphony of flavors and textures, with a crispy exterior enveloping a gooey, cheesy center. Served piping hot, Korean street toast is a delightful treat that can be found at street vendors, cafes, and restaurants throughout South Korea. Whether you're looking for a quick bite on the go or a satisfying meal, delve into this culinary journey to uncover the secrets of crafting the perfect Korean street toast.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
KOREAN STREET TOAST
Crispy, grilled, buttery bread joins a slightly sweet, super savory vegetable-egg patty, smoky ham and melty cheese, and a ridiculous amount of mayo and ketchup for one of the most memorable sandwich experiences of my life. Plus, you'll eat about a whole serving of vegetables and barely even notice.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Ham
Time 25m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine carrot, cabbage, green onion, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Mix with your hands for about 30 seconds until soft and seasoned. Add eggs and mix thoroughly with a fork; set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread slices and toss to make sure both sides are well buttered. Grill bread until both sides are beautifully toasted and golden brown and starting to get a little crispy. Remove to a plate.
- Heat remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage mixture; cook and simultaneously mix by using the edge of a spatula to chop down on the surface while pushing the edges up and over the top. As the mixture starts to hold its shape, form into a rectangle that's about twice as long as it is wide. Split the rectangle in half and continue to cook until golden brown; flip and continue on the opposite side, 3 to 4 minutes total.
- Stack cabbage pieces on top of one another and transfer to toast. Top with sugar.
- Add ham to the same skillet over medium heat; cook until sizzling. Flip and top ham with Cheddar cheese. Cook until melted, about 1 minute.
- Place ham on sandwich and squeeze over mayonnaise and ketchup. Top with remaining slice of toast, slice in half, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 514.8 mg, Fat 69.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 33.9 g, Sodium 2594.5 mg, Sugar 14.5 g
GILGEORI TOAST (KOREAN STREET TOAST WITH CABBAGE AND EGG)
Gilgeori toast, which literally means "street toast" in Korean, is a popular salty-sweet egg sandwich sold by many street-food vendors in Korea. For many who grew up there, it's a nostalgic snack, reminiscent of childhood. Eaten for breakfast or lunch, it's quick, easy and adaptable. If you don't have cabbage on hand, toss in any vegetables you have that would add crunch and flavor, such as sliced scallions or julienned zucchini. For a modern twist, try substituting the sugar with different flavors of jam, or dress the sandwich up with your favorite condiments and sandwich fixings.
Provided by Darun Kwak
Time 20m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, scallions, salt and pepper. Massage the vegetable mixture for 30 seconds, squeezing to tenderize. Crack in the egg and mix well.
- In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Place both slices of the bread on the pan, moving them around to soak up all the melted butter on one side, and toast until golden-brown underneath, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, and flip the bread to soak up the butter and to toast on the other side until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle the top of each toast with 1/2 teaspoon sugar or slather the top of each with 1 teaspoon jam.
- In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the cabbage mixture, and use one spatula in each hand to shape and hold it as it cooks to match the size of your bread. Cook the cabbage mixture just until it turns slightly golden underneath, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the mixture, top with ham and cheese, if using, and cook until the other side is golden underneath, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Transfer the cabbage mixture to one piece of sweetened toast. Top with ketchup and mayonnaise to taste, and add the remaining slice of bread, sweetened side down. Serve immediately, sliced in half if desired.
Tips:
- To make the perfect Korean street toast, use thick, fluffy bread. This will help the sandwich hold up to the fillings and prevent it from getting soggy.
- Spread a generous amount of butter on the bread. This will help the sandwich brown evenly and give it a delicious, buttery flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. You can use anything from ham and cheese to bulgogi and kimchi.
- If you're making a vegetarian version of the sandwich, use tofu or tempeh instead of meat.
- Serve the sandwich hot and fresh. This is when it will taste the best.
Conclusion:
Korean street toast is a delicious and easy-to-make sandwich that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover ingredients and it's also a fun and creative way to cook. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Korean street toast a try. You won't be disappointed.
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