Kimchi Avocado Toast (Printable)

Creamy avocado and spicy kimchi piled on crispy sourdough for a bold, satisfying fusion breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices sourdough or whole grain bread, toasted

→ Toppings

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1/2 cup Napa cabbage kimchi, chopped (about 2.5 oz)
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
05 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
06 - 2 teaspoons chopped green onions (optional)
07 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

08 - Red pepper flakes
09 - Drizzle of sesame oil

# Method:

01 - Toast the bread slices to your preferred level of crispness using a toaster or grill pan.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Add lime juice, salt, and pepper, then mash with a fork until nearly smooth.
03 - Divide the mashed avocado evenly and spread it across each toasted bread slice.
04 - Top each slice with an equal portion of chopped kimchi.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions. Add red pepper flakes or a light drizzle of sesame oil if desired. Serve immediately.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy fatty avocado actually tames the fiery kimchi in a way that surprised me, and suddenly you are eating something that feels indulgent and virtuous at the same time.
  • Zero cooking required means you can make this half asleep at 7 AM or ravenous at midnight with identical results.
02 -
  • I once used overly aged kimchi that was practically fizzing and the flavor overwhelmed everything else, so choose kimchi that is fermented but still has some crunch left in the cabbage.
  • Avoiding the pit with a knife and then forgetting it is in there led to a cracked bowl once, so just tap the pit with your blade and twist it out cleanly.
03 -
  • Pressing a paper towel gently onto the chopped kimchi before topping removes just enough liquid to keep your toast from getting soggy without losing any flavor.
  • Adding a tiny drizzle of honey sounds strange but it rounds out the kimchi heat in a way that makes people ask what your secret is.

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