Nostalgic ‘Old-Fashioned’ Toast
Nostalgic ‘Old-Fashioned’ Toast
Easy Recipe for Classic Korean Street Toast
Taste the nostalgic flavor of the street toast from your childhood! This is an ‘Old-Fashioned Toast’ that can be enjoyed as a hearty brunch by creatively using leftover ingredients from your refrigerator. It’s a simple yet richly flavored dish that the whole family will love.
Main Ingredients- 6 slices of bread
- 6 fresh eggs
- 1/4 medium-sized cabbage
- 1/3 medium-sized carrot
- 1/2 medium-sized onion
- Cooking oil or margarine (for frying, generous amount)
- Ketchup (to taste)
- Mustard sauce (to taste)
Seasoning & Flavoring- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar (adjust to your preference)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 tsp sugar (adjust to your preference)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the cabbage, onion, and carrot that will add richness to your toast. First, wash each vegetable thoroughly and pat dry. Then, using a knife or mandoline slicer, shred them into very thin strips. Feel free to incorporate other leftover vegetables from your fridge (e.g., bell peppers, zucchini). These prepared vegetables will add a delightful crunch and diverse flavors to your toast.
Step 2
In a large bowl, crack 6 fresh eggs. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and a pinch of black pepper to eliminate any eggy smell and enhance the savory flavor. Whisk well with a whisk or fork until the egg yolks and whites are thoroughly combined. Avoid over-whisking, as too much foam can make the texture less ideal.
Step 3
Add all the thinly shredded vegetables (cabbage, onion, carrot) to the beaten eggs. Use a spoon or spatula to mix everything evenly, ensuring the vegetables are well coated with the egg mixture. It’s important to have the vegetables submerged in the egg mixture so that all the ingredients meld together.
Step 4
At this stage, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and mix thoroughly once again. Sugar helps to bring out the natural sweetness of the vegetables and mellows the flavor of the egg mixture. If you have a sweet tooth, you can increase the sugar amount, or reduce it if you prefer a less sweet taste. Adjust according to your preference.
Step 5
Heat a pan over medium heat and generously coat it with cooking oil or margarine. If you are using a square-shaped mold or pan, it will be much easier to create uniformly shaped toasts and cut them later. Once the pan is sufficiently heated, get ready to pour in the egg mixture.
Step 6
Carefully pour the prepared vegetable-egg mixture into the heated pan. Pouring it thickly will result in a more satisfying bite later. Gently tilt the pan to ensure the mixture spreads evenly. Aim for a thickness of about 1 to 1.5 cm.
Step 7
In another pan, or after wiping the first pan clean, add a generous amount of margarine. Reduce the heat to low and slowly toast the bread slices on both sides until golden brown. The rich flavor of the margarine will infuse into the bread, making it even more delicious. Be mindful of the heat to prevent burning.
Step 8
Once the bread is golden brown on one side, flip it over. You can turn off the heat immediately after flipping, as the residual heat will continue to cook the inside sufficiently. Aim for a toast that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, rather than overly crispy. Handle the bread gently to prevent it from breaking.
Step 9
Cut the cooked vegetable and egg patty to match the size of the toasted bread slices. If you used a square pan, it’s easy to divide it into desired portions (usually similar to the bread size). Ensure the pieces are sized to fit nicely on top of the bread.
Step 10
We’re almost done! Place the cut vegetable-egg patty on one side of the toasted bread. Then, drizzle your preferred condiments like ketchup, mayonnaise, or mustard sauce on top. Finally, place another slice of bread to sandwich it all together, and your delicious ‘Old-Fashioned Toast’ is complete.
Step 11
Your nostalgic ‘Old-Fashioned Toast’ is ready! The combination of diverse vegetables and egg creates a flavor reminiscent of a gourmet brunch. Relive those childhood memories and enjoy a hearty and delicious meal today!
