This is inspired by the Eighth Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational in Los Angeles, Calif. I can’t make it down there to participate officially, but I can compete in spirit.
The Kama Sutra
The Kama Sutra sammich is any grilled cheese that is made with exotic bread or contains any other ingredients than the above mentioned.
The only rules to the Kama Sutra sammich are as follows: The sammich MUST be grilled and the internal ingredients must be at least 60% CHEESE. Other than that, this is a freestyle category, so go for it. This is where you can create any savory flavor concept your twisted mind will allow, so long as the internal ingredients are at least 60% cheese.
The Kama Sutra category is not only the most liberal, but also the most popular. So you must keep in mind that the competition is fierce and you could be up against the largest block of competitors, so you better get it right!
It is in this spirit that I submit the following recipe:
Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Notes
If you use a panini machine, you can save yourself the flipping step and some cooking time, too. You can even cut the butter out of the recipe totally if your panini machine is non-stick.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 2 slices cheddar cheese
- 1/8 - 1/4 cup kimchi, finely diced
- 1 tablespoons butter, divided
Instructions
- Heat your cast iron skillet on medium heat (so the cheese melts and you don't burn your bread). Spread butter on one side of each of the bread slices.
- Place one slice of bread, butter side down in your pan.
- Add one slice of cheese and kimchi and then the other slice of cheese.
- Place other slice of bread, butter side up on top.
- Grill until lightly browned and flip over; continue grilling until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts
Kimchi Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Serves: 1 sandwich
| Amount Per Serving: 1 sandwich | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 602 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 35 g | 53.8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium | 0 | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
ZenKimchi
Thanks, Tammy; I can’t believe I’ve never tried this before. I’m past due for lunch right now, and this picture is killing me. By the way, my boyfriend and I went to the Grilled Cheese Invitational last year and the line to get in was out of control, much like the recent Street Food Fest, which shows an obvious desire for more of these kinds of events and a need to revamp the system. One of my friends was in line for over two hours, then they shut the line down just as she was about to get in!
I’m not surprised that this kind of festival would be popular. Grilled cheese sandwiches are one of those classic American comfort foods. It’s also not surprising that people can and do come up with wacky, fun versions of the original as well. : )
i cant wait to try this!! so glad i found your site. such creative recipes from the typical traditional korean recipes
Thanks!
i cant wait to try this!! so glad i found your site. such creative recipes from the typical traditional korean recipes
Thanks!