Spicy Korean Kimchi Carbonara with Perilla Leaves

Name: Spicy Korean Kimchi Carbonara with Perilla Leaves
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 12 ounces spaghetti or linguine; Salt; 4 large egg yolks; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup matured kimchi; 2 tablespoons gochujang; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 4 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup chopped perilla leaves; Crushed red pepper flakes

A fusion twist on classic Italian pasta with spicy Korean kimchi

Discover the bold flavors of Korean cuisine fused with the creamy delight of carbonara in this unique dish featuring kimchi and fragrant perilla leaves.

40 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Pasta

12 ounces spaghetti or linguine

Salt

for boiling water

For the Sauce

4 large egg yolks

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup heavy cream

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Kimchi

1 cup matured kimchi

chopped

2 tablespoons gochujang

Korean red chili paste

1 tablespoon soy sauce

For Flavoring & Garnish

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

4 cloves garlic

minced

1/4 cup chopped perilla leaves

Crushed red pepper flakes

optional

Preparation

Preparing the Sauce

Whisk ingredients

In a medium bowl, whisk together egg yolks, Parmesan, heavy cream, and black pepper until smooth.

Set aside

Set the mixture aside for later use.

Preparing the Kimchi Mixture

Combine ingredients

In a separate bowl, combine the chopped kimchi with gochujang and soy sauce, mixing well.

Marinate

Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Cooking Process

Cook the Pasta

Cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain the rest.

Sauté the Kimchi

Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat, add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in kimchi mixture and cook until fragrant.

Combine Ingredients

Add cooked pasta to the pan with kimchi, pour in the sauce mixture and toss quickly. Add reserved pasta water to adjust consistency as needed.

Plating & Serving