KIMCHI NOODLE CAKE

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This savory pan-fried noodle cake made with rice noodles (or leftover cooked spaghetti) packs a lot of flavor with just a few ingredients, ideal for a quick breakfast or lunch. The mixture can be assembled well in advance. It's more steamed than fried, but a crisp bottom is revealed when the cake is flipped. Look for the red pepper paste (gochujang) at Korean markets. Featured in: Cooking With Kimchi.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound rice noodles, fettuccine width
Salt and pepper
1 cup kimchi, any kind, squeezed dry and roughly chopped
1 tablespoon dried shrimp, chopped
1/2 cup chopped scallions or Korean chives
1/4 cup Korean red pepper paste (gochujang)
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put rice noodles in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak until softened, about 10 minutes, then rinse with cold water and drain well. Transfer noodles to a mixing bowl. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add kimchi, dried shrimp, scallions, gochujang, sesame oil and sesame seeds to bowl and toss well to coat.
  • Set a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and heat until wavy. Slip in noodle mixture and cover. Turn heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes, until bottom is browned and crisp.
  • Season eggs with salt and pepper and pour over noodles. Tilt skillet to distribute eggs evenly over bottom of pan. Cover and cook until eggs are just set, 4 to 5 minutes. Invert cake onto a cutting board or round platter. Let cool slightly, then cut into wedges, garnish with cilantro and serve.

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