Kimchi Quesadilla

6 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • Four 6-inch flour tortillas
  • 1/4 pound Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup)
  • 1 cup Kimchi (page 233), chopped
  • Sliced scallion, white and green parts
  • Fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

  1. 1
    Place a cast-iron skillet or nonstick griddle over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    On a work surface lay out 2 tortillas.
  3. 3
    Layer half of the cheese, the kimchi, and then the remaining cheese on each.
  4. 4
    Cover with the other 2 tortillas and press down with your hands.
  5. 5
    Put the tortillas in the hot pan and cook until the bottoms are nicely toasted and the cheese begins to melt, about 2 minutes.
  6. 6
    Keep an eye on the heat; if the tortillas start to brown too quickly, reduce the heat to medium.
  7. 7
    Carefully flip the tortillas over with a spatula and gently press downdont press too hard or the cheese will ooze out.
  8. 8
    Cook for another couple of minutes, until the undersides are golden and crisp.
  9. 9
    Remove the quesadillas from the pan and cut into quarters.
  10. 10
    Shingle the wedges on a platter, garnish with the scallion and cilantro, and serve with the lime wedges.

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