3 Tbsp red pepper paste (gochujang) {I used this brand}
3 Tbsp soy sauce
2 Tbsp sesame oil
1 Tbsp garlic (minced)
½ Tbsp ginger (minced)
1 Tbsp sugar
1 Tbsp red chili powder (gochugaru)
2 green onions
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
For the kimchi:
1 cup kimchi {I used this brand}
1 Tbsp sesame oil
For the vegetables:
½ onion (thinly sliced)
½ to 1 jalapeño (varies by spice level. thinly sliced)
3 medium mushrooms (thinly sliced)
1 Tbsp sesame oil
For the sandwich:
4 slices bread {I used Turano Pane Bread. You can it find at Jewel-Osco.}
8 slices of Mozzarella cheese (4 each sandwich)
Melted Butter
Instructions
For the pork:
Combine red pepper paste, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sugar, red chili powder for marinating base. Stir in a large bowl.
Add the pork and combine with marinating base.
Top with green onions and sesame seeds.
Marinate for at least one hour. FAB TIP: For best results, marinate overnight.
For the kimchi
Drain the liquid from the kimchi.
Sauté the kimchi in sesame oil for about 5 minutes. FAB TIP: You can slice the kimchi into smaller pieces but I like the bigger pieces because it holds better in the sandwich.
Set aside.
For the veggies:
Sauté the onions, jalapeño, and mushrooms in sesame oil for about 5 minutes.
Set aside.
To assemble:
Preheat skillet or grill to medium heat.
Generously butter one side of each slice of bread. I used Turano Pane Bread. It holds all the ingredients well. FAB TIP: You can use mayonnaise instead of butter since mayo doesn’t burn.
Place the butter side down on skillet or grill.
Top each piece of bread with a slice of cheese, cut in half. Note: Add more cheese than pictured for extra gooeyness.
Layer the bread with spicy pork.
Top another layer of cheese on top of the pork.
Layer the cheese with the sautéed kimchi.
Top another layer of cheese on top of the kimchi. (Optional)
Layer the sautéed veggies on top of the cheese.
Top with second slice of bread.
Press slightly to help melt the cheese.
Flip the sandwich and let it cook until the bottom is golden brown.
Cut in half and enjoy!
Recipe by Fab Food Chicago at https://www.fabfoodchicago.com/fab-recipe-spicy-pork-kimchi-grilled-cheese/