4000. CRAZY-FAST RAMEN with BACON, EGG and KIMCHI

2 strips of bacon, diced

2-3 scallions

kimchi, roughly chopped

a couple tablespoons of kimchi brine

a package of fresh ramen noodles

soy sauce

toasted sesame oil

rice vinegar

mirin

one egg

chile oil

toasted nori strips

First, sauté two strips of diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Once the bacon bits are crisp, scoop them onto a paper-towel lined plate, then add two to three chopped scallion whites to all that delicious bacon fat in the skillet (save the scallion greens for later!). Once the scallions start to soften, add a big handful of roughly chopped kimchi and a couple of tablespoons of kimchi brine straight from the jar. Cook for another two minutes until kimchi softens, then remove from heat.

Meanwhile, bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add a package of fresh ramen noodles and boil for just a couple of minutes until they’re springy and tender, then drain in a colander and rinse under cold running water. 

Add the noodles to your skillet with the cooked bacon bits, some chopped fresh kimchi (for tang and crunch), and a splash each of soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, and mirin. Cook for a minute or two over medium heat, tossing until combined and noodles are warmed through, then transfer to a plate or shallow bowl.

Poach an egg in a medium saucepan of barely-simmering water with a splash of white vinegar. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the egg to your bowl of noodles, then top with some toasted sesame seeds, and those reserved scallion greens. Add a dash of chile oil or some toasted nori strips if you’re feeling fancy.

bacon recipe source: Christina Chaey, Bon Appétit Test Kitchen, January 20, 2016

3721. KIMCHI-BACON QUESADILLAS

serves four


8 flour tortillas
1-1½ cups kimchi, drained and roughly chopped
8 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped into roughly 1" pieces
2 cups grated monterey jack cheese
2 cups grated white cheddar cheese
Nonstick cooking spray

Optional (but recommended) toppings:
1 avocado, thinly sliced
scallions, chopped
queso fresco, crumbled
pico de gallo
gojuchang aioli

Cook bacon over medium heat in a medium pan until golden brown and fat is rendered. Remove bacon to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. Add kimchi to the bacon drippings and cook, stirring ocassionally, until it starts to caramelize, about 6-8 minutes.

Build your quesadillas. Mix cheeses together. Sprinkle approximately ½ cup of cheese onto a tortilla, followed by a bit of kimchi and bacon. Top with another ½ cup of cheese and another tortilla. Repeat three more times with remaining tortillas.

Spray a medium sized skillet (one big enough to fit your tortillas) with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook quesadillas, one at a time and spraying pan with nonstick spray in between each one, for about 1-2 minutes, until tortilla is golden brown, and then carefully flip and cook 1-2 minutes more.

Cut into wedges and serve immediately with avocado, scallions, queso fresco, pico de gallo, and/or gochujang aioli.


bacon recipe source: Chris, Shared Appetite (@sharedappetite) 

3612. KIMCHI SPAGHETTI with BACON

serves six


500 grams spaghetti
160 grams kimchi
80 grams onion
400 grams bacon
120 grams button mushroom
40 grams butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons gochujang
a dash of salt

Optional for garnishing

Mozzarella cheese

Sesame seeds

Sliced spring onion

Prepare main ingredients. Finely chop Kimchi, onion, bacon. Thin slice the mushroom.

Boil some water in a pot and add a dash of salt. Once it starts to boil add the spaghetti.

While the spaghetti is getting ready, get other ingredients ready. Heat the wok on high heat and melt the butter. Once the butter is melted, add the mushrooms and stir it well until cooked. When the mushrooms are cooked, take them out and put them onto a plate.

Add the bacon in an emptied wok and stir it until cooked. Add the onion. Cook further until the bacon and onion crisps. Once they are cooked, take them out and put them onto a separate plate.

Add the kimchi in an emptied wok and stir it until cooked. (Add some vegetable oil if required). Once the kimchi is cooked, add the mushroom from step 3 and stir them together for 30 seconds. Then reduce the heat to medium to low.

By now, the spaghetti should be cooked. Drain the water and add the spaghetti into the wok.

Add the bacon (from step 4), the soy sauce and the gochujang on the spaghetti. Mix them all thoroughly.

Serve the kimchi spaghetti on a plate and garnish with your preferred ingredients.

bacon recipe source: Sue, My Korean Kitchen (@MyKoreanKitchn), February 28, 2013

3187. DAN DAN NOODLES with BACON

1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 serrano chiles, minced
1/2 teaspoon Sichuan pepper, crushed
4 oz. bacon, minced
1/2 cup kimchi or other pickled vegetable
3 teaspoons soy sauce
12 oz. dried Chinese noodles, cooked as directed on package
1/2 recipe spicy peanut dipping sauce (recipe below)

Spicy peanut dipping sauce
1/4 cup chile flakes
2 tablespoons peanut oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 heaping tablespoons unsweetened peanut butter
2 teaspoons Sichuan pepper, finely crushed
6 green onions, finely chopped

Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and mix.

Dan Dan Noodles:

Heat a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the peanut oil, chiles, Sichuan pepper, and bacon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the bacon is crispy. Turn the heat down if the oil smokes. As soon as the bacon is cooked, add the kimchi and soy sauce. Cook for another 1 or 2 minutes. Transfer to a serving bowl and toss together with the cooked noodles and the dipping sauce.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Fish: 54 Seafood Feasts by Cree LeFavour; San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2013; pp. 139-140

3075. KIMCHI and BACON GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH

one serving


2 slices bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2-4 tablespoons kimchi, drained and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 slices bread
2 slices cheddar (or 1/2 cup shredded)

Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat, set aside on paper towels to drain reserving 1 teaspoon of grease in the pan. Add the kimchi and saute until it starts to caramelize, about 3-5 minutes. Heat a clean pan over medium heat. Butter one side of each slice of bread, place one slice in the pan with buttered side down, top with half of the cheese, the kimchi, bacon, the remaining cheese and finally the other slice of bread with buttered side up. Grill until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 2-4 minutes per side.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Kevin Lynch, Closet Cooking, April 7, 2013

2602. BACON KIMCHI FRIED RICE

yields enough for 2 for dinner plus leftovers for lunch


4 cups old cooked rice (cold)
8 slices of bacon, sliced into 1 cm pieces
3 eggs lightly beaten
2 cups frozen peas, defrosted
3/4 cup kimchi, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons kimchi liquid from your jar of kimchi
1/2 onion, diced
oil

Heat some oil in a wok over high heat. When the oil is shimmery, add the diced onions, stirring until cooked, but not brown. Remove the onions from the wok and put in a bowl on the side. There should still be ample oil in the wok, if not, add a tiny bit more and scramble your lightly beaten eggs until mostly set, but not over cooked. The eggs will cook a bit more when you fry all the ingredients together. Remove the eggs from the wok and add them to the bowl with the onions. Cook the bacon until crisp. Remove and put in the bowl with the onions and eggs. If you’re concerned about how much fat you consume, remove the bacon fat from the wok, otherwise, add the rice and fry it, stirring occasionally until all the clumps are broken down and the rice is heated, about five minutes. Add the onions, eggs, bacon, and peas and fry until all ingredients are mixed throughout the rice. Add the chopped kimchi and kimchi liquid, mixing thoroughly. Serve immediately.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Momofuku at home/Momofuku for 2, March 20, 2010

2594. BACON KIMCHI PIZZA

makes one 10″ pizza

about 1/2 pound of pizza dough
2 tablespoons of all purpose flour
1 cup of aged kimchi, cut into strips
3 cloves of garlic, sliced
2 on the vine tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon of kosher salt
3 strips of bacon
1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons of Hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon of Sriracha sauce (optional)
1 teaspoon of mayonnaise
2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese
2 stalks of scallion
2 teaspoons of olive oil

In a pan over high heat. Place bacon on the pan and cook until crispy on both sides, about 6-7 minutes. Transfer bacon pieces to a plate. With the fat that is already on the pan, turn the heat to high. Add kimchi, with garlic and cook. Continue to stir and cook until there is no more moisture left in the pan. Once the kimchi and garlic both turn slightly brown, remove from heat.

Place cookie sheet upside down on the top rack of an oven set at 500 degrees.

Slice tomatoes into 1″ pieces. Sprinkle kosher salt all over the tomatoes to draw out the moisture. Place it over a bowl and set aside.

Place flour on your surface and rolling pin. Roll out the dough slowly into a circle. Take the dough in your hands and stretch them out as evenly as possible. Continue rolling until the dough forms a circle.

In a small bowl, mix Worcestershire sauce, Hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce (optional), and mayonnaise. Adjust seasonings to your liking. Set aside.

Remove cookie sheet from the oven. Let the pan cool for about 2 minutes. Add 1 teaspoon of olive oil to the sheet (so that the pizza doesn’t stick to the pan later.)

Place pizza dough directly on the cookie sheet. Spread 1 teaspoon of olive oil on the dough. Add sauce. leaving a little bit of space on the edges. Add tomatoes. Add kimchi. Use kitchen scissors to cut scallions and bacon right onto the pizza. Finish with cheese.

Place pizza in the middle rack of the oven and cook for 7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the dough has a crispy brown color.

bacon recipe courtesy of: Esther Chai, Ambitious Deliciousness, March 8, 2012

2553. TOFU, KIMCHI and BACON TACOS

makes 8 tacos, to serve 3 or 4


8 ounces firm or extra-firm tofu
8 ounces napa cabbage kimchi, drained and cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips (about 1 packed cup)
About 1/2 teaspoon sugar
About 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika o ground chipotle chile, and/or 1 1/2 teaspoons Korean red pepper powder (gochu garu)
4 to 5 ounces bacon, cut crosswise into 1/3-inch-wide strips
1/2 small yellow onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped (crush a smidgen for the kimchi sour cream below)
1 extra large jalapeño chile, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/8-inch-thick rings
1 to 2 tablespoons kimchi pickling liquid (save from draining kimchi)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, optional
8 corn tortillas
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
1 small ripe avocado, seeded and cut into wedges
1 batch of kimchi sour cream (recipe below)
1 or 2 limes, cut into wedges

Kimchi Sour Cream
1 1/2 teaspoons mature (stinky) kimchi juice
2 pinches sea salt
2 pinches sugar
Smidgen of crushed garlic
1 teaspoon unseasoned rice vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons sour cream
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
 
To make the kimchi sour cream, stir together the kimchi juice, salt, sugar, garlic, fish sauce, vinegar, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Let sit for 5 minutes then taste and adjust the flavor. Cover until you are ready to serve. Makes about 1/4 cup. 

Tofu, Kimchi and Bacon Tacos
Cut the tofu into thin little matchbooks, each one about 1/3 inch thick, 3/4 inch wide and the length of the first two joints of your index finger. Set on several layers of paper towel or a non-terry dishcloth to drain for about 15 minutes.

Season the kimchi with the sugar and paprika or chile  powder. Aim to balance and brighten the flavor, as well as inject a bit of heat. You can combine them all, if they’re available. Set aside.

In a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon. Scatter it in, spreading the pieces out flat. After 1 minute, when some of the fat has rendered, start stir-frying. When the bacon is gently sizzling all over and has browned a bit (but not crisp), transfer to a plate, leaving the fat behind.

Remove all but 2 tablespoons of the fat (reserve any extra or add some oil if you need to). Reheat the skillet over medium-high heat. Blot the tofu one last time, then add the pieces to the skillet. Pan-fry them for 3 to 4 minutes, turning midway, until golden. They won’t be totally crisp but have some character. Add to the plate with the bacon.

Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of reserved bacon fat (or oil) to the skillet, then cook the onion until soft and a little brown, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and jalapeno chile, and cook until no longer raw smelling.

Add the kimchi and cook to warm through. Return the tofu and bacon to the pan and combine and heat through. Splash in the kimchi pickling liquid to flavor and moisten. Cook for a final minute, stirring, until the tofu has turned orange-red. Remove from the heat. Taste and adjust the seasonings with extra sugar or salt. Drizzle with sesame oil, if using. Set aside or cover with an inverted bowl, if you want to keep warm. The mixture can easily be reheated until hot or eaten warm.

Reheat the tortillas in a skillet, microwave oven, or atop a gas burner. To serve, distribute the tofu mixture among the tortillas. Add the avocado, drizzle on some of the kimchi sour cream and top with a sprinkle of cilantro. Squeeze on some lime juice for a tart note. (Or, serve the tofu mixture, tortillas and garnishes in separate containers and have guests help themselves.)


bacon recipe courtesy of: Andrea Nguyen, Viet World Kitchen, May 3, 2012

2224. BRUSSELS SPROUTS with KIMCHI PUREE and BACON

serves four


1 pound brussels sprouts, trimmed and outer leaves removed and discarded
1/4 pound smoky bacon, cut into 1-to-1 1/2-inch-long pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup kimchi, pureed
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup julienned carrots

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Halve brussels sprouts through core; set aside. Place bacon in a wide, ovenproof skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until almost crisp, about 4 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; set aside. Drain most of the fat from skillet and add brussels sprouts, cut side-down. Increase heat to medium-high and cook until sprouts begin to sizzle. Transfer skillet to oven and roast until sprouts are deep brown in color, about 8 minutes. Shake skillet to redistribute sprouts, and continue roasting until bright green and tender, 10 to 15 minutes more. Return skillet to stovetop and turn heat to medium. Stir in butter and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Toss sprouts to coat. Divide kimchi among 4 shallow bowls, using the back of a spoon to spread out kimchi so it covers the bottom of each bowl. Divide brussels sprouts evenly among bowls, arranging on top of kimchi. Garnish with carrots and serve.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Momofuku by David Chang and Peter Meehan. Clarkson Potter, 2009

2062. KIMCHI, BACON and FULVI PECORINO ROMANO BISCUITS

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup fulvi pecorino romano cheese
6 slices bacon, chopped
3/4 cup diced kimchi, squeezed of its juices
2 cups buttermilk

Preheat oven to 425º. Sift the flour, baking powder & soda, salt and garlic powder together and using a pastry cutter or two knives cut butter until only bits are visible. Add the Fulvi Pecorino Romano Cheese. Mix well. Bake bacon in convection oven lined with parchment paper at 375º until crispy, chop into bite size pieces and add to the mixture. Add the buttermilk. Mix well. Squeeze the kimchi of its juices, chop and add to the mixture and mix well until a dough forms.

On a lightly floured surface place the dough and pat and form the dough to about 2 inch thickness. Add more flour if your dough seems a bit wet. Using a floured biscuit cutter cut the dough and place on lined baking sheet and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until biscuits appear golden.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Lisa, Korean American Mommy, November 14, 2010

1865. KIMCHI BACON DEVILED EGGS

2 eggs
1 tablespoon chopped napa cabbage kimchi
1 bacon rasher fried until crisp and chopped up
2 mint leaves, roughly chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Hard boil the eggs using your favorite method. I put eggs straight from the fridge into a pot with tap water and bring it to a gentle boil. I start timing when the water starts bubbling: hard boiled eggs usually take about 9-10 minutes.

When your eggs are done, take the pot, put it under the tap and turn on the cold water and let it run until the eggs are cool to the touch.

Gently peel your eggs and let them cool.

Slice eggs in half and pop the yolks into a bowl. Set the whites aside until you are ready to fill them.

Using a fork, break up the yolks until it is in tiny crumbs. Reserve a tiny amount of kimchi, bacon and mint for garnish, then add the rest to the bowl with the egg yolks. Add the mayonnaise and gently mix until the egg yolk mixture comes together. If it looks too dry, add a touch more mayonnaise.

Scoop the filling into the waiting egg white halves and garnish with the reserved bacon, kimchi and mint.

Enjoy!


bacon recipe courtesy of: Momofuku at home, March 30, 2010

1747. KIMCHI, BACON and SHIITAKE MUSHROOM OMELETTE

makes one omelette


2 strips bacon (cut into 1/2 inch pieces, optional)
2 shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 cup kimchi (drained and chopped)
2 eggs (lightly beaten)
1/4 cup cheddar cheese (grated, optional)
1 green onion (sliced)

Cook the bacon in a pan until just cooked. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes. (Saute in oil for a vegetarian version. Adding a bit of toasted sesame oil would add a ton of great flavour) Add the kimchi and saute until most of the excess moisture has cooked off, about 2-3 minutes, set aside and let cool. Pour the eggs into the pan and cook without disturbing them until they are just about to set, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle on the cheese and let it start to melt, about a minute. Sprinkle on kimchi, bacon and shiitake mixture and continue to cook until the eggs are done, about a minute. Remove from heat and serve garnished with the green onions.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Kevin, Closet Cooking, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, January 30, 2010

1618. KIMCHI-BACON FRIED BULGUR

1/2 cup cracked wheat, dry (bulgur)
2 slices of bacon, diced
1/4 cup kimchi, chopped, preserve liquids
chicken broth
2 tablespoons raisins
1 sheet nori, torn
small bunch red-leaf lettuce, torn
1 soft-boiled egg
handful grated Parmesan cheese
cracked black pepper

Cook 1/2 cup of the bulgur in about 1 1/2 cup chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cracked wheat plumps up and is cooked through.

Meanwhile, heat up a skillet. Fry up the bacon in a bit of oil, until almost crispy, then toss in the kimchi with the liquids. Stir-fry, drizzle in a bit of chicken broth if necessary.

At the last moment, throw in the cooked bulgur and raisins. Stir and cook through. Mix in the nori and lettuce. Scrap it all out into a dish.

Top with soft-boiled egg, sprinkle on Parmesan cheese, top with cracked pepper.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Burp and Slurp