Kimchi Grilled Cheese

Method

1. 01

   Melt ½ tablespoon butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add kimchi and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and sizzling — about 2 minutes.

2. 02

   Stir in sugar, fish sauce, gochugaru, and Dasida powder. Cook until liquid has just evaporated — about 1 minute. Transfer seasoned kimchi to a plate and set aside. Wipe skillet clean.

3. 03

   Melt half the remaining butter in the skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl bread slices to coat one side in butter, then transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining butter for the other sides.

4. 04

   Place one bread slice buttered-side down. Layer on half the cheese, then seasoned kimchi, then sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and chopped scallions. Top with remaining cheese and second bread slice (buttered-side up). Sprinkle a pinch of sugar on top.

5. 05

   Cook in the skillet over medium heat, pressing gently, until golden brown on the bottom — about 3–4 minutes. Flip carefully, sprinkle sugar on the new top, and cook until the second side is golden and cheese is melted.

6. 06

   Cut in half and serve immediately.