THE KIMCHI REEF-TANGLE

(Our Play on Balkan Grilled Squid with Korean Fire)

THE KIMCHI REEF-TANGLE

Ingredients: 500g Squid tubes and tentacles, 1 tbsp Gochugaru or Chili flakes, 1 tsp Smoked paprika, 100g Kimchi (finely minced), 2 tbsp Sesame oil, 1 tbsp Honey, 2 cloves Garlic (minced)...

Ingredients

  • 500g Squid tubes and tentacles
  • 1 tbsp Gochugaru or Chili flakes
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 100g Kimchi (finely minced)
  • 2 tbsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp Honey
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)

Cooking Method

  1. The Scorch Grill squid on maximum heat for 2 minutes per side until charred and curled.
  2. The Bloom Whisk sesame oil, honey, and spices with a tiny 10ml splash of kimchi juice; the acid will release the fire.
  3. The Marriage Toss the hot charred reef with the kimchi and spiced silk.
  4. The Final Flourish Top with raw black sesame seeds and fresh raw coriander.

Cuisine: Balkan

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