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Kimchi Toast

By Andy Baraghani

4.8

(5)

Photo of chili oil being spooned over two slices of thick toast topped with kimchi and herbs.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou

One of the many reasons you'll be grateful to have a jar of kimchi in your fridge at all times: this throw-together no-cook toast.  Mix spicy kimchi with smooth cream cheese, top it with scallions and cilantro (or chives and basil make a nice swap), and slather it on some hearty toast. It's a low-lift breakfast, lunch, or snack that's ideal for even the laziest of days.  

  

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Recipe information

  • Yield

    4 servings

Ingredients

4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
¾ cup finely chopped kimchi; plus more for serving (optional)
2 scallions, thinly sliced on a diagonal
1 cup cilantro leaves with tender stems
½ lime
Kosher salt
4 (¾"-thick) slices country-style bread, grilled or toasted
Chili oil and toasted white sesame seeds (for serving)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix cream cheese and ¾ cup kimchi in a medium bowl.

    Step 2

    Toss scallions and cilantro in a small bowl to combine. Squeeze in juice from lime, season with salt, and toss again.

    Step 3

    Smear kimchi cream cheese over each slice of bread. Top with scallion salad and more kimchi (if using). Drizzle with chili oil; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

TagsToastSandwichCream CheeseCheeseDairyCilantroHerbs & SpicesSnackBreakfastBrunchLunchVegetarianBon Appétit

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