Kimchi is one of my all time favourite foods. I discovered my love for kimchi while living in Washington DC. One of the local vendors at the Sunday farmer’s market had rows of vibrant pickles and tangy ferments. I decided to give kimchi a try and have never looked back. Since I first tried kimchi I have tried it with numerous different foods and have found that my all time favourite combination is kimchi and avocado. The creaminess of avocado mixed with the tang and spice of kimchi is an amazing experience!
Kimchi is a fermented cabbage that originated in Korea. The art of kimchi making is over 3,000 years old and started as a way to store vegetables during the cold winter months. This fermented dish has an extensive and fascinating history. For more information regarding the history of kimchi I recommend reading this blog post written by Allie Faden of Positively Probiotics.
Fermented foods have a wide variety of health benefits and are especially essential for our gut health. Foods that have been fermented are high in probiotic nutrients. By consuming fermented foods you are adding more beneficial bacteria and enzymes to your body that can aid digestion and immunity. For more information on the health benefits of ferments and gut health check out the NIH Human Microbiome Project.
Besides being a filling breakfast or snack option this kimchi avocado toast is easy and quick to make. All you need is a slice of bread (I prefer sourdough bread for this), 1 avocado that is mashed, salt, black pepper, 8 slices of gochujang pickled turnips (recipe coming soon), kimchi, and two perfectly poached eggs. All of this can be done in 10 minutes or less! Great for those hectic days where you need something filling to get you through the day.
Kimchi Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 1 slice sourdough
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 8 slices gochujang pickled turnips*
- 1/2 cup kimchi
Poached Eggs
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Toast slice of sourdough bread in a toaster or the oven.
- Slice open and remove the pit of a ripe avocado. Remove the flesh of the avocado with a spoon and add to a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork.
- Add the mashed avocado to the slice of sourdough bread. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on top of the mashed avocado.
- Add pickled turnip slices and kimchi to the toast.
Poached Eggs
- Bring a pot of water to a boil on the highest heat setting.
- Once the water in the pot is boiling add a Tbsp of white vinegar and turn the heat down to medium.
- Crack one or two eggs into a coffee cup or small bowl.
- Using a spoon create a whirlpool in the water and drop one egg at a time into the whirlpool.
- Cook the eggs for 3 minutes and then remove from the pot with a slotted spoon.
- Let the water drip off of the poached eggs for 10-15 seconds.
- Place the poached eggs on top of the kimchi avocado toast.
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