Kimchi Quesadilla as prepared by Chef/Owner Andres Velez at Pig Latin Cocina in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as seen on Food Network's Triple D Nation, season 8.
Recipe courtesy of Piglatin

Kimchi Quesadilla

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  • Level: Intermediate
  • Total: 6 hr 50 min
  • Active: 50 min
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

Spicy Mayonnaise:

Korean Pulled Pork:

Quesadillas:

Directions

  1. For the spicy mayonnaise: Combine the mayonnaise with the sriracha in a bowl; mix with a whisk until evenly combined.
  2. For the pulled pork: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  3. Combine the soy sauce, green onions, red onions, pineapple tidbits, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame seed oil and black pepper in a blender and process into a smooth consistency for the marinade. Place the pork in a deep roasting pan just large enough to fit; add the marinade. (The pork should not be extending over the top of the pan.) Cover tightly with foil and cook until very tender, about 6 hours. Remove from the oven, then pull apart the pork and reserve the liquids.
  4. For the kimchi quesadilla: Place a tortilla on grill; sprinkle with 3/4 cup Mexican cheese blend. Sauté 1/2 cup cabbage kimchi, 1/4 cup sliced red onions, 1/3 cup mushrooms and 1/2 cup pulled pork over medium-high heat. Add the sautéed ingredients to the tortilla and fold over once the tortilla is golden. Remove from the grill and cut into even quarters. Sprinkle with a pinch Cotija, a pinch of green onions and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds, if using. Serve with a ramekin of spicy mayo to dip the quesadilla slices. Repeat to make more quesadillas.