Gilgeori Toast: Korean Street Toast Recipe (길거리토스트)
Crispy, cheesy and comforting Gilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast) made with cabbage, eggs and ham. This authentic recipe is guaranteed to become your go-to comfort food!
Equipment
- vegetable mandoline, optional
- non-stick skillet or large pan
- wide spatula
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick white bread
- 3-4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups cabbage *
- 1 large carrot, peeled
- 2-3 green onions
- ½ medium onion
- 3 large eggs
- 2 slices smoked bacon, optional *
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ketchup & mustard *
Instructions
- Wash and peel the vegetables. Thinly slice the cabbage and onion, julienne cut (thin long strips) the carrots, green onion and bacon or spam. Mix all the vegetables into a large bowl while sprinkling salt over them.
- In a separate bowl quickly beat the eggs. Add ¾ of the vegetables into the eggs, mixing well to combine.
- Heat up a large pan or non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once hot, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the slices of bread and toast them on one side. Repeat the process for the other side.
- Remove the bread from the pan, then melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the omelette mixture, shaping it into a rectangle with the spatula. Fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the remaining vegetables on top and press it down to stick. Flip the omelette over and cook on the other side for 2-3 minutes.
- Add ham (optional) and cheese on top, then cover and cook for 1-2 extra minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Place the cooked vegetables on top of the buttery bread, then sprinkle 1 teaspoon of sugar on top of each omelette.
- Finish off with ketchup and mustard, then sandwich with another slice of toasted bread. Serve immediately whilst hot.
Notes
- Green or red cabbage can be used.
- Bacon can be replaced with ham or spam. If bacon is uncured, please cook it separately before adding it.
- Any other types of sauces can be used instead of ketchup and mustard.
- Nutrition information is estimative only and is calculated per sandwich, without bacon or other additional toppings (this recipe makes 2 servings).
Nutrition
Calories: 532kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 18gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 305mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 488mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 6174IUVitamin C: 32mgCalcium: 202mgIron: 4mg
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