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Spicy Korean Kimchi Carbonara with Perilla Leaves

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

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·By Troy·
Spicy Korean Kimchi Carbonara with Perilla Leaves
Prep
13 min
Cook
40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
4

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Preparing the Sauce

  1. 1

    Whisk ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Set aside

    Set the mixture aside for later use.

Preparing the Kimchi Mixture

  1. 1

    Combine ingredients

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

  2. 2

    Marinate

    Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

How to Make Spicy Korean Kimchi Carbonara with Perilla Leaves

Total time: 53 min · Yields 4 servings

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

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