Vegan Kimchi Mac’n’Cheese, Kimchi Macaroni and Cheese

Kimchi Mac’n’Cheese: Macaroni and cheese, boosted with the deep and satisfying flavours of kimchi. Of course my kimchi mac and cheese recipe is vegan.

I love making my own homemade kimchi with my own twist in the aromas and degree of fermentation. Kimchi gives this delicious pasta dish additional flavours and highlights the cheesy notes. Kimchi is full of umami and depth of flavour. And that goes perfectly well with the taste of cheese and pasta.

For the classical cheese sauce, that is obligatory in Mac’n’Chesse I am preparing my delicious and popular vegan cheese sauce.

What is Kimchi Mac’n’Cheese?

Kimchi Mac and Cheese is a creative fusion between Korean and North American cuisine. The classic Mac ‘n’ Cheese from the USA is combined with the spicy and sour notes of kimchi. This unique variation on the popular Macaroni and Cheese adds an extra dimension of flavour and is a delicious way to put a new spin on traditional recipes.

How to make Kimchi Mac and Cheese?

The preparation of Kimchi Mac ‘n’ Cheese is similar to the traditional version, except for the addition of kimchi to the cheese sauce. The slightly sour and spicy notes of the kimchi add a refreshing complexity to the dish and make for an interesting flavour combination that is both surprising and delicious.

Kimchi Mac’n’Cheese: really easy with just 6 ingredients and pasta water!

If you already have the vegan cheese sauce in the fridge, this delicious meal can be prepared in under 10 minutes. Afterwards the vegan mac and cheese with kimchi only needs to go in the oven for 20 minutes and you’ ll get a fantastic dish that the whole family will enjoy.

You only need 6 ingredients and water!

Easy, quick after-work cooking if the vegan cheese sauce has been prepared beforehand. I always make double or triple the amount. Because it easily lasts 1-2 weeks in the fridge and goes well with many dishes, as a dip and for baking.

What exactly is Mac’n’Cheese?

Mac ‘n’ Cheese, also known as Macaroni and Cheese or Maccheroni and Cheese, is a popular dish from the US that consists of cooked pasta and a creamy cheese sauce. It is a classic comfort food that both children and adults love.

Mac ‘n’ Cheese is often served as a side dish, but also as a main dish, because it can easily stand on its own. I always like to serve it with a fresh side salad. It is particularly popular with families and is enjoyed not only at home, but also at picnics, barbecues and potluck events. In the US, Mac ‘n’ Cheese is a real classic and a symbol of American enjoyment.

Homemade vegan cheese sauce

Vegetarian mac’n’cheese is often made with a mixture of strong cheeses. That’s why my homemade cheese sauce is a great vegan substitute for purely plant-based macaroni with cheese. My vegan cheese sauce is full of intense flavor, is wonderfully cheesy, creamy and delicious and is the best vegan cheese substitute for mac’n’cheese.

Show me your vegan Kimchi Mac’n’Cheese

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Vegan Kimchi Mac’n’Cheese, Kimchi Macaroni and Cheese: the preparation in pictures

Before we continue with the recipe, here you can see the preparation for vegan Mac’n’Cheese step by step in pictures.

Ingredients for 6 portions of vegan Kimchi Mac’n’Cheese:

500 g vegan short macaroni or other pasta
250 g kimchi, roughly chopped
150 ml soy milk
3 tbsp vegan butter
2 tbsp flour
1 x homemade vegan cheese sauce

Preparation:

1. Cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the packet, drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) top and bottom heat.
3. Heat the vegan butter in a large, deep frying pan.
4. Fry the kimchi in the pan until the cabbage is soft.
5. Now stir in the flour, fry briefly, then pour in the soy milk.
6. Stir thoroughly and bring to the boil briefly.
7. Next, stir in the cheese sauce.
8. Put the pre-cooked noodles in a casserole dish.
9. Pour the kimchi cheese sauce over the pasta and mix with the pasta. Bake for 20 minutes on the middle rack at 200°C (390°F) top and bottom heat.
   If you like it crispy, use the oven’s grill function to toast it from above for the last few minutes.

Enjoy your meal!