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Kimchi Quesadilla

I know what you are thinking . . . kimchi quesadilla?! It may sound strange, but trust me: spicy kimchi and gooey cheese is a killer combo. You can assemble these quesadillas ahead of time and simply cook ’em up when you need them. Served with a simple salad, these also make a terrific light lunch.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 2 to 4

Ingredients

Four 6-inch flour tortillas
1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1 cup Kimchi (page 233), chopped
Sliced scallion, white and green parts
Fresh cilantro leaves
1 lime, cut into wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place a cast-iron skillet or nonstick griddle over medium-high heat.

    Step 2

    On a work surface lay out 2 tortillas. Layer half of the cheese, the kimchi, and then the remaining cheese on each. Cover with the other 2 tortillas and press down with your hands.

    Step 3

    Put the tortillas in the hot pan and cook until the bottoms are nicely toasted and the cheese begins to melt, about 2 minutes. Keep an eye on the heat; if the tortillas start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium. Carefully flip the tortillas over with a spatula and gently press down—don’t press too hard or the cheese will ooze out. Cook for another couple of minutes, until the undersides are golden and crisp.

    Step 4

    Remove the quesadillas from the pan and cut into quarters. Shingle the wedges on a platter, garnish with the scallion and cilantro, and serve with the lime wedges.

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