This makes more pickled pineapple than you need for this recipe, but it keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 weeks and is delicious served with meats and cheeses.
Comfort food doesn't get better than this! We've given a classic grilled cheese sandwich an upgrade. With homemade pickled pineapple and kimchi, this is an adult cheese toastie at its best.
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Yields:
2 serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Cal/Serv:
667
Ingredients
For the pickled pineapple
125ml
white wine vinegar
50g
caster sugar
1tsp.
mustard seeds
1/2tsp.
coriander seeds
1/2tsp.
black peppercorns
1
red chilli, sliced
1/4
small pineapple, finely chopped
For the grilled cheese
1Tbsp.
olive oil
40g
butter, softened
6
Cheddar cheese slices
4
slices sourdough bread
1Tbsp.
kimchi, optional
Small handful coriander, roughly chopped
Directions
Step 1To make the pickle, in a small pan heat the vinegar, sugar, mustard and coriander seeds, the peppercorns and chilli with 100ml water until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil, then add the pineapple chunks, simmer for 30sec then empty into a bowl and leave to cool. Pickle for at least 1hr.
Step 2Heat oil in a heavy-based frying pan over medium heat. Butter the bread slices, flip two butter-side down and top each of those with 3 slices of cheese, breaking to fit. Spoon on some drained pickled pineapple and add some coriander and kimchi, if using. Top with remaining bread slices (butter-side up).
Step 3Fry sandwiches on one side until golden, then flip and fry for 3min more. Serve immediately.
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