Bacon and Kimchi Steamed Buns with Carrot and Cucumber Slaw

Name: Bacon and Kimchi Steamed Buns with Carrot and Cucumber Slaw
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Korean, Asian
Ingredients: 1 medium carrot, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch wide and 3-inch long matchsticks; 1 medium cucumber, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch wide and 3-inch long matchsticks; 2 Tbsps dark brown sugar; 1 inch ginger, peeled, julienned; 355 milliliters kimchi, roughly chopped; 4 Tbsps rice vinegar; 0 teaspoons salt; 12 frozen Chinese folded steamed buns (let come to room temperature); 6 slices thick-cut bacon

The recipe Bacon and Kimchi Steamed Buns with Carrot and Cucumber Slaw could satisfy your Korean craving in about 30 minutes. This dairy free recipe serves 4. One serving contains 787 calories, 24g of protein, and 28g of fat. A mixture of kimchi, salt, brown sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. Plenty of people really liked this hor d'oeuvre.

Instructions

Combine rice vinegar, brown sugar, and salt in a medium-sized bowl, and whisk until sugar and salt dissolve.

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Rice Vinegar

Brown Sugar

Sugar

Salt

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Whisk

Bowl

Add the cucumber, carrot, and ginger, and stir well.

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Cucumber

Carrot

Ginger

Transfer the bowl to the fridge for at least 15 minutes.

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Bowl

Cook the steamed buns according to the directions on the packaging. (I cooked them for 10 minutes in a steamer basket set over a large pot of gently simmering water. Microwaving also works.)

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Water

Roll

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Steamer Basket

Pot

While the buns steam, cook bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. When done, set bacon aside on paper towels, and remove all but 1 tablespoon of bacon fat.

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Bacon

Roll

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Paper Towels

Frying Pan

Add chopped kimchi and cook until any liquid with the kimchi evaporates, 1 to 2 minutes.

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Kimchi

For each bun, add a layer of kimchi, 1/2 slice of bacon, and layer of the carrot and cucumber salad.

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Cucumber

Carrot

Kimchi

Bacon

Roll

Serve immediately.

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Servings:

1medium

carrot, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch wide and 3-inch long matchsticks 1medium

cucumber, peeled, cut into 1/4-inch wide and 3-inch long matchsticks 2Tbsps

dark brown sugar 1inch

ginger, peeled, julienned 355milliliters

kimchi, roughly chopped 4Tbsps

rice vinegar 0teaspoons

salt 12

frozen Chinese folded steamed buns (let come to room temperature)6slices

thick-cut bacon

Recommended wine: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Riesling

Asian works really well with Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, and Riesling. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. You could try Tanian et Vincent Careme Terre Brulee Chenin Blanc. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 16 dollars per bottle.