Kimchi Mac n cheese 🧀
Ingredients
- Macaroni pasta · dried500 g
- Butter120 g
- Flour70 g
- Milk800 ml
- Kimchi200 ml + 400 g
- Gochujang1 tbsp
- Cheddar cheese · grated200 g
- Mozzarella cheese · grated350 g
- Saltto taste
- White pepperto taste
- Chili flake · flakes10 g
- Breadcrumb60 g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- Cook the pasta in salted water per the package until al dente, drain well and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, then whisk in the flour and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly, until light golden.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, keeping the mixture smooth, until it is smooth and starting to thicken.
- Reduce heat to medium, then stir in the gochujang, kimchi juice, and three-quarters of the cheddar and mozzarella until fully melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Mix the pasta and kimchi in a large pot or bowl, pour the cheese sauce over and stir well to coat evenly.
- Transfer to an oven-safe dish, sprinkle with the remaining cheddar and mozzarella, then the panko and Korean chilli flakes.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.
Summarized from Andy Cooks's video. Watch it for the details.
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