Sandwiches

How to make Korean Street Toast

Buttered toast packed with a cabbage-and-egg patty, ham, cheese, ketchup and a little sugar.

What it is

Korean Street Toast in the kitchen

Korean Street Toast is buttered toast packed with a cabbage-and-egg patty, ham, cheese, ketchup and a little sugar.

Why make it

Make Korean Street Toast when you want a recognisable sandwich with a strong sense of place and a clear balance of bread, filling, moisture, acidity and texture.

Best with

lunch, casual dinner, street-food night, weekend cooking and global sandwich tasting menus

Method

Step-by-step

  1. Step 1

    Mix the eggs with shredded cabbage and carrot, then season lightly.

  2. Step 2

    Cook as two compact patties on a buttered griddle until set and browned.

  3. Step 3

    Toast the bread in butter on the same griddle.

  4. Step 4

    Layer egg patty, ham and cheese on each toast stack.

  5. Step 5

    Finish with ketchup and a light sprinkle of sugar, then close and serve hot.

    Look for: buttery toast, sweet-savoury sauce and a browned vegetable egg patty Tip: Compress the vegetables into a thin square that matches the bread. Avoid: making the cabbage layer too thick to cook through evenly
Storage

Make ahead and storage

Storage

Store prepared fillings separately in the refrigerator and assemble as close to serving as possible.

Make ahead

Prepare sauces, pickles and cooked fillings ahead where practical; refresh, reheat or toast just before assembly.