Lunch: French Fries with Bulgogi and Caramelized Kimchi

Austin is loaded with food trucks, and the Korean-Mexican-Texan mash-up that is Chi'Lantro is one of chef Aarón Sanchez's favorites. For his famous late-night snack, Chi'Lantro chef and owner Jae Kim tops hot french fries with caramelized kimchi, grilled

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Kimchi

Health benefits of French Fries with Bulgogi and Caramelized Kimchi

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. Besides beneficial bacteria, kimchi is also a great source of beta-carotene, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, B1 and B2. Kimchi and is full of probiotics which balance our pH level and ward off yeast infections and UTIs.

Ingredients

1 small onion
3 clove garlic
1 tbsp. fresh ginger
1/2 c. soy sauce
2 tbsp. sugar
1 tbsp. distilled white vinegar
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 lb. boneless rib eye steak
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. distilled white vinegar
2 tbsp. Korean chile paste (gochujang)
2 tbsp. soy sauce
1 c. kimchi
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 tbsp. sriracha
1 lb. hot french fries
shredded Cheddar
Chopped white onion
Toasted sesame seeds
cilantro

Instructions

In a resealable plastic bag, combine the onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil. Add the rib eye and toss to coat. Seal the bag and refrigerate overnight.
Drain the meat, pick off the solids and pat dry. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil until smoking. Add the meat and cook over high heat, turning once, until lightly browned, 4 minutes. Transfer the meat to a plate and keep warm. Rinse out the skillet and wipe dry.
In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar, chile paste, and soy sauce. Add the kimchi and toss to coat. Heat the skillet until very hot. Add the kimchi and cook over high heat until the liquid is thickened and glossy and the kimchi is browned in spots, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise with the 3 tablespoons of Sriracha.
Scatter the french fries on a platter and top with the bulgogi and kimchi. Drizzle with some of the Sriracha mayonnaise and sprinkle with cheddar, onion, sesame seeds, and cilantro. Serve with additional Sriracha. Looking for party-ready recipes? Try our top guacamole recipes, birthday cakes, or punch recipes.