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Kimchi Quesadillas

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Roy Choi approaches food like a graffiti artist: "I just want to put it out there and be gone before anyone knows I spray-painted on the wall." So if you've been following Kogi BBQ-To-Go tweets but haven't been quick enough to find the truck, these fusion quesadillas should satisfy your cravings.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    20 min

  • Yield

    Makes 4 (snack) servings

Ingredients

1/2 stick unsalted butter
2 cups cabbage kimchi, drained and chopped
8 fresh perilla or shiso leaves
4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup roasted sesame seeds
2 cups coarsely grated sharp Cheddar (6 ounces)
2 cups coarsely grated Monterey Jack (6 ounces)
Vegetable oil for brushing

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt butter in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, then cook kimchi, stirring occasionally, until edges are golden, about 6 minutes. Cool kimchi.

    Step 2

    Place 2 perilla leaves over one half of each tortilla and top with one fourth of kimchi, 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, and 1/2 cup of each cheese. Fold in half to enclose filling.

    Step 3

    Brush a 12-inch nonstick skillet or 2-burner nonstick griddle with oil and heat over medium heat until it just begins to smoke, then cook quesadillas, turning once, until golden and cheese is melted, about 4 min utes total. Serve immediately.

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