Easy Caramelized Kimchi (Brown Butter Sugar)
Sometimes kimchi is brutal because of its acidity and spicy punch of aged gochujang. Meet Caramelized Kimchi Recipe with melted butter and brown sugar - the gentler but addictive Korean fermented cabbage.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 250g Kimchi
- 30g Butter, room temperature if possible
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar
- Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 tsp Gochujang (hot pepper paste) or Gochugaru (red chili pepper powder)
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a large skillet or non-stick pan over medium heat. Let it swirl around to ensure that it melts and browns evenly.
- 2
After browning the butter, add kimchi with a slotted spoon and brown sugar. Also, add other optional ingredients if desired. Cook at medium-high heat. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- 3
The kimchi will let out excess water. Don't worry. Just cook it off. The kimchi butter mixture will caramelize and turn jammy.
- 4
Serve and enjoy in a large bowl.
- 5
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, if desire.