Comments on: Macaroni N’ Kim-Cheese

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 14:10:13 +0000

In reply to Stephen McWhorter. Kimchi found in the produce section of the market. Any brand.

By: Stephen McWhorter

Stephen McWhorter — Sun, 13 Sep 2020 09:22:50 +0000

This sounds wild enough to try as I love both. May I ask…Is this just the plain ‘ol jarred Kimchi or of a particular Brand or Type found in a Korean Grocery (made with Cabbage and all)? THANKS!!!

By: JEss

JEss — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 20:49:37 +0000

I felt like this dish, while DELICIOUS, was barely traceable for the kimchi portion of it. I’m Asian American and eat Korean food all the time with a 4 star out of 5 star spicey level, and I felt this recipe was good for a crowd that is spice-shy. But if I wanted to kick up the Korean flavors when I make it again:

Follow the post’s recipe as a base. For a stronger Korean flavor: I would use an alternate kimchi puree to include: 4 cups of kimchi plus another cup of roughly chopped kimchi in a separate bowl to add to the mixture at the end when the pasta goes into the cheese sauce to add some more texture to the mac and cheese. I would also add to the kimchi puree, 3-4 teaspoons total of fish sauce, and add in some heat, 2 tablespoons of gochujang spicy paste. The paste will add it’s own flavor to the mix so that’s really more of a test.

But for that reason, I don’t recommend using Siracha as an alternative to gochujang because it’s not Korean and Siracha’s flavor profile is more sweet and spicy, than gochujang. Also, while Asian, Siracha is not Korean and should never be used with Korean related food.

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 03 Sep 2013 11:47:35 +0000

Hey Cathy, I featured this on Copycat Crafts the other day, thanks for the great recipe! http://www.copycatcrafts.com/food-truck-mac-n-kim-cheese/

By: Arlene

Arlene — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:44:22 +0000

I cut the recipe in half and made it for dinner last Sunday evening. My son in law kept making these hmmm., hmmmm., hmmm, sounds – said best mac n cheese he’s ever had! I made him guess the secret ingredient – could not guess. My daughter kept asking why add kimchi or fish sauce if couldn’t taste it? Good question – but my answer was it just adds to why it tastes so good!

My search for the greatest mac n cheese has come to an end. Thanks!!

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 18:29:30 +0000

As an ex-pat living in South Korea, this makes me SO, SO, SO happy! Kimchi is amazing and adds so much depth to everything! I just wish cheese wasn’t so expensive here! Haha! Bravo Cathy – thanks for opening doors and tastebuds. Korean cuisine is absolutely awesome!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 21 Jul 2013 15:08:16 +0000

Oh it sounds wonderful Cathy!

By: Merna Schneider

Merna Schneider — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:21:16 +0000

My son is dating an Asian woman and she sometimes cooks wonderful Korean gourmet dishes.
I loved surprising the family with this version on Mac n cheese. It really is good. Kimchi in this is the equivalent of rose water in fruit based pies and desserts to make them outstanding

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:01:39 +0000

In reply to Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes. It is amazing!!

By: Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes

Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes — Wed, 17 Jul 2013 20:00:17 +0000

Woah. This is some SERIOUS mac and cheese! I love everything going on here – I would eat. The. Whole. Pan.