Kimchee and Cheese Rice Patties (kimcheese jumuk bap)

Method6 steps · about 55 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Squeeze out the kimchee to remove its juice, chop finely.

   Uses 1/2 lb fermented cabbage kimchee

2. 2

   Step 2: Heat the skillet over medium heat, add oil (1 Tbsp) and saute ground pork (1/3 lb) until brown. Add kimchee and continue to saute until kimchee gets softened, about 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat, add black pepper (1/2 tsp), green onion (1) and parsley (3 Tbsp), toss. Rest the mixture to cool down for a few minutes. Add mozzarella cheese (3/4) and feta cheese, mix well, and set aside.

   Uses 1/2 lb fermented cabbage kimchee · 1 Tbsp olive oil · 1/3 lb ground pork · 1 green onion (chopped) · 3 Tbsp parsley (chopped) · 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper · 3/4 C shredded mozzarella cheese · 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

3. 3

   Step 3: In a mixing bowl, combine rice with 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and pinch salt.

   Uses 3 cups cooked short grain rice · pinch salt · 1/3 cup Parmesan

4. 4

   Step 4: Grease your hand with a little oil. Scoop some rice, about 2 Tbsp, on the palm of your hand and flatten it with the other hand. Put 1 1/2 Tbsp of kimchee mixture on top of the rice. cover with more rice over the kimchee and make sure to cover the kimchee completely. Gently squish the rice patties to make into desired shapes.

   Uses a little oil for greasing hands · about 1½ tbsp prepared kimchi-pork-cheese filling per patty · prepared seasoned rice mixture, about 2 tbsp below filling plus more to cover

5. 5

   Step 5: For Deep frying, coat the patties with flour, egg and panko breadcrumbs. Deep fry in 170ºC oil until golden brown.

   Uses flour (eggs, and panko bread crumbs for coating) · oil for deep frying and/or pan sear · beaten eggs, as needed for deep-frying coating · panko breadcrumbs, as needed for deep-frying coating · prepared rice patties, for deep-frying alternative

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   Step 6: For pan seared, press the patties onto the rest of the grated Parmesan cheese both sides. Heat a little oil in the skillet and sear the patties until it creates golden crust, about 3 minutes on each side.

   Uses remaining 2/3 cup Parmesan · oil for deep frying and/or pan sear · prepared rice patties, for pan-seared alternative