Korean Mac and Cheese

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Introduction to Korean Mac and Cheese

Indulge in the perfect fusion of Korean and comfort food with our mouthwatering Vegan Korean Mac and Cheese recipe. This culinary creation combines the beloved classic mac and cheese with the rich and bold flavors of Korean cuisine, resulting in a delightful plant-based dish that will leave you craving more.

Korean ingredients

Korean cuisine is renowned for its spicy, sweet, and savory elements, as well as its harmonious use of ingredients and seasonings. We use spicy gochujang and umami-rich hacho miso paste fermented with Koji. By incorporating these distinctive Korean tastes into a traditional mac and cheese recipe, we’ve crafted a delectable vegan dish that offers a new level of excitement and depth to your taste buds.

Creamy Mac and Cheese

Mac and cheese, with its creamy cheese sauce and tender pasta, is a comfort food favorite cherished by many. It’s a dish that conjures up feelings of warmth and nostalgia. But when you infuse it with the robust and vibrant flavors of Korean cuisine while keeping it completely plant-based, you elevate it to an entirely new level of deliciousness.

In our upcoming recipe, we’ll show you how to create this irresistible fusion, all while staying true to a vegan lifestyle. You’ll discover the secrets to preparing the creamiest, most indulgent vegan mac and cheese, made even more delicious by the addition of Korean-inspired ingredients, all without using any animal products.

Get ready to embark on a delightful journey through Korean and vegan culinary traditions as we bring you the perfect recipe to satisfy your craving for comfort food with a delicious twist, without compromising on your dietary choices. Stay tuned to learn how to create this sensational vegan dish, perfect for family dinners, gatherings with friends, or simply a cozy night in. Your kitchen is about to be transformed into a flavor-packed haven where classic mac and cheese meets the vibrant and bold tastes of Korea, all while being entirely plant-based.

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What You Need…

  • Gochujang
  • Cashews
  • Hacho miso paste
  • Macaroni pasta
  • Yellow onion
  • Carrot
  • Potato
  • Garlic
  • Scallions
  • Panko breadcrumbs
  • Nutritional yeast

How To Make Korean Mac and Cheese

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Chef’s Tip

  • Add more or less gochujang depending on how spicy you want the mac and cheese to be.
  • For the best flavor, use hacho miso paste. It is a koji fermented, with a robust umami flavor. It is a source of essential amino acids, minerals, and vitamins; is low in calories and fat; and has five times the fiber of an equal amount of celery.
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Korean Mac and Cheese

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Indulge in the perfect fusion of Korean and comfort food with our mouthwatering Vegan Korean Mac and Cheese recipe. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Asian, Korean
Calories: 543
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Korean Mac and Cheese Sauce
  • 1 cup cashews raw
  • ½ tbsp Hacho miso paste
  • 1 ½ cup water
  • 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 2 Tbsp gochujang
  • 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 cup plant milk
  • ½ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ½ cup carrot small dice
  • ½ cup yellow potato small dice
  • ½ cup yellow onion small dice
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced
  • 2 Tbsp tapioca starch
  • 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
Crispy Panko Topping
  • 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
  • ½ cup panko
  • ½ tsp garlic granulated
  • 1 bunch scallions sliced thinly
  • 2-3 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
Pasta
  • 8 oz macaroni large elbow

Method
 

How to Make Korean Mac and Cheese Sauce
  1. Saute onions, garlic, carrot and potato.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer until carrot and potatoes are soft.
  3. Blend until smooth.
How to Make Crispy Panko Topping
  1. Saute scallions, then add the rest of the ingredients until light brown.
How to Make Korean inspired Mac and Cheese
  1. Cook pasta until al dente. Drain.
  2. Combine cheese sauce and pasta into a cast iron pan.
  3. Evenly distribute the topping
  4. Bake at 450 for 7 – 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.

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