Best 2 Korean Street Toast Recipes

**Korean Street Toast: A Culinary Delight with Diverse Variations**

Korean street toast, a beloved delicacy in South Korea, is a symphony of flavors and textures that caters to every palate. This versatile dish, also known as "street toast" or "Korean toast," has captivated the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide with its enticing combinations of sweet, savory, and spicy ingredients. From the classic ham and cheese to the more adventurous bulgogi and kimchi varieties, Korean street toast offers a culinary journey that promises to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we present a collection of mouthwatering recipes that explore the many facets of this iconic street food, ensuring an unforgettable gastronomic experience.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

KOREAN STREET TOAST

Korean Street Toast image

Crispy, grilled, buttery bread joins a slightly sweet, super savory vegetable-egg patty, smoky ham and melty cheese, and a ridiculous amount of mayo and ketchup for one of the most memorable sandwich experiences of my life. Plus, you'll eat about a whole serving of vegetables and barely even notice.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Ham

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

⅓ cup julienned carrot
1 cup thinly sliced green cabbage
1 stalk green onion, thinly sliced
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons salted butter, divided
2 thick slices white bread
½ teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
2 thin slices smoked ham
1 slice mild Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon ketchup, or to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise, or to taste

Steps:

Combine carrot, cabbage, green onion, black pepper, cayenne, and salt. Mix with your hands for about 30 seconds until soft and seasoned. Add eggs and mix thoroughly with a fork; set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add bread slices and toss to make sure both sides are well buttered. Grill bread until both sides are beautifully toasted and golden brown and starting to get a little crispy. Remove to a plate.
Heat remaining butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage mixture; cook and simultaneously mix by using the edge of a spatula to chop down on the surface while pushing the edges up and over the top. As the mixture starts to hold its shape, form into a rectangle that's about twice as long as it is wide. Split the rectangle in half and continue to cook until golden brown; flip and continue on the opposite side, 3 to 4 minutes total.
Stack cabbage pieces on top of one another and transfer to toast. Top with sugar.
Add ham to the same skillet over medium heat; cook until sizzling. Flip and top ham with Cheddar cheese. Cook until melted, about 1 minute.
Place ham on sandwich and squeeze over mayonnaise and ketchup. Top with remaining slice of toast, slice in half, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 937.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.9 g, Cholesterol 514.8 mg, Fat 69.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 33.9 g, Sodium 2594.5 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

GILGEORI TOAST (KOREAN STREET TOAST WITH CABBAGE AND EGG)

Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast With Cabbage and Egg) image

Gilgeori toast, which literally means "street toast" in Korean, is a popular salty-sweet egg sandwich sold by many street-food vendors in Korea. For many who grew up there, it's a nostalgic snack, reminiscent of childhood. Eaten for breakfast or lunch, it's quick, easy and adaptable. If you don't have cabbage on hand, toss in any vegetables you have that would add crunch and flavor, such as sliced scallions or julienned zucchini. For a modern twist, try substituting the sugar with different flavors of jam, or dress the sandwich up with your favorite condiments and sandwich fixings.

Provided by Darun Kwak

Categories breakfast, brunch, dinner, easy, lunch, quick, snack, weeknight, finger foods, sandwiches, vegetables, main course

Time 20m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 ounces green cabbage, very thinly sliced (scant 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 carrot, julienned (about 1/2 cup)
2 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg (or 2 eggs; see Tip)
2 1/2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 slices milk bread, brioche or white sandwich bread
1 teaspoon granulated sugar, or 2 teaspoons jam
1 slice of ham (optional)
1 slice of American cheese or other sliced mild cheese (optional)
Ketchup and mayonnaise, to taste

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, scallions, salt and pepper. Massage the vegetable mixture for 30 seconds, squeezing to tenderize. Crack in the egg and mix well.
In a large cast-iron or nonstick skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Place both slices of the bread on the pan, moving them around to soak up all the melted butter on one side, and toast until golden-brown underneath, about 2 minutes. Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet, and flip the bread to soak up the butter and to toast on the other side until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate and sprinkle the top of each toast with 1/2 teaspoon sugar or slather the top of each with 1 teaspoon jam.
In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat. Add the cabbage mixture, and use one spatula in each hand to shape and hold it as it cooks to match the size of your bread. Cook the cabbage mixture just until it turns slightly golden underneath, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip the mixture, top with ham and cheese, if using, and cook until the other side is golden underneath, 2 to 3 minutes.
Transfer the cabbage mixture to one piece of sweetened toast. Top with ketchup and mayonnaise to taste, and add the remaining slice of bread, sweetened side down. Serve immediately, sliced in half if desired.

Tips:

For best results, use fresh, high-quality ingredients.
If you don't have gochujang, you can substitute Sriracha or another hot sauce.
Feel free to adjust the amount of gochujang to taste.
If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use a large non-stick skillet.
Be careful not to overcook the eggs. They should be cooked through but still slightly runny.
Serve the Korean street toast immediately with your favorite toppings.

Conclusion:

Korean street toast is a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover rice and eggs, and it can be customized to your liking. With its crispy bread, savory fillings, and flavorful sauce, Korean street toast is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.