Kimchi Avocado Toast (Print Version)
Creamy avocado and spicy tangy kimchi piled on crispy sourdough for a bold, satisfying morning bite.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
→ Toppings
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1/2 cup kimchi, drained and chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
06 - 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
07 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
08 - Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
09 - Lemon or lime wedge (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster or skillet until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
02 - Halve and pit the avocado. Scoop the flesh into a small bowl and mash with a fork until creamy. Season with sea salt, cracked black pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice if desired.
03 - Spread the mashed avocado evenly and generously over each slice of toasted bread.
04 - Spoon the drained, chopped kimchi over the avocado layer, distributing it evenly across both slices.
05 - Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, fresh cilantro, and red pepper flakes if using.
06 - Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between creamy avocado and crunchy, spicy kimchi creates a flavor explosion that wakes up every corner of your palate.
- It takes less than fifteen minutes from fridge to plate, which makes it perfect for mornings when you want something exciting but have zero patience.
02 -
- Wet kimchi is the enemy of crispy toast, so really press it against the side of the jar or give it a gentle squeeze with your hands before chopping.
- Seasoning the avocado in the bowl before spreading it makes a massive difference compared to seasoning on top of the toast at the end.
03 -
- Rubbing a cut garlic clove across the warm toast before adding avocado creates an invisible layer of flavor that will make people wonder what your secret is.
- Toasting the sesame seeds in a dry pan for thirty seconds releases oils that triple their flavor and aroma.