Korean Inspired Caramelized Onion and Kimchi Tartlets

Savory and flaky tartlets filled with sweet caramelized onions and spicy, tangy kimchi. A delightful appetizer or snack with a Korean twist.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

175 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

3 items

Cost

£0.47/serving

Season:

🌍 Year-round

Meal Type:

Snack•Dessert•Appetiser

Cuisine:

British

Mood:

Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

1sheetPuff Pastry(Thawed)

£1.50

2largeYellow Onions(Thinly sliced)

£0.80

1cupKimchi(Well-drained and roughly chopped)

£2.50

1tablespoonSoy Sauce

£0.10

1tablespoonBrown Sugar

£0.05

1tablespoonSesame Oil

£0.20

0.5teaspoonGochujang Paste(Optional, for extra spice)

£0.15

1Egg(For egg wash)

£0.30

1tablespoonWater(For egg wash)

1teaspoonSesame Seeds(For garnish)

£0.10

Total Cost

£5.70

£0.47 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2.
In a large skillet, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden, about 15-20 minutes. Reduce heat to low if needed to prevent burning.
3.
Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, and gochujang paste (if using) into the caramelized onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined.
4.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped kimchi.
5.
Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Use a cookie cutter or knife to cut out circles slightly larger than the wells of your tartlet pan or muffin tin.
6.
Gently press the puff pastry circles into the wells of the tartlet pan.
7.
Spoon the caramelized onion and kimchi mixture into each tartlet shell.
8.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash.
9.
Sprinkle sesame seeds over the tartlets.
10.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
11.
Let the tartlets cool slightly in the pan before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (45g)

175 kcal / 732 kJ

Carbs

15g

6% of RDA

Fat

11g

16% of RDA

Protein

8% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1 g

3% of RDA

Sugar

5 g

6% of RDA

Sodium

230 mg

10% of RDA

Saturated Fat

4 g

20% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a deeper caramelized flavor, cook the onions on low heat for a longer period (30-40 minutes).

Adjust the amount of gochujang based on your spice preference.

If you don't have puff pastry, you can use shortcrust pastry instead, but the texture will be different.

Store leftover tartlets in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

Stove

Tartlet Pan/Muffin Tin

Wine Pairings

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