Toss another bulgogi burger on the barbie! Here’s a fun, Korean influenced macaroni salad that makes a flavorful and out-of-the-ordinary side dish for outdoor meals.

Add some cooked shrimp or shredded chicken and you’ve got a healthy lunch dish, too. Feel free to add more garlic and red pepper flakes if you like your kimchee to bite back

Here’s how to make the Quick and Easy Kimchi Macaroni Salad:

Ingredients:

2 large stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 green onions, white parts chopped; green parts thinly sliced on the bias
6 cups packaged cole slaw mix (green cabbage, carrots, etc)
1 cup water
1 tsp salt
4 large cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 inch piece ginger root, finely minced
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tsp Asian fish sauce
1 Tbsp sugar
1/2 – 1 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tsp paprika
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp prepared horseradish (optional)
1/2 tsp sesame oil (optional)
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish

PREPARATION:

Combine first five ingredients in a large covered pan over medium-high heat, simmer 3-5 minutes until slightly softened, stirring frequently. Rinse to cool, drain well & squeeze dry.

Whisk together remaining ingredients (except macaroni & sesame seeds); toss cabbage mix with macaroni and fold in the dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Enjoy!

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