Kimchi & Cottage Cheese Pierogies (and Mac & Cheese!) | Kendall Combines

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  • @showbaza7870
    @showbaza7870 Рік тому +1074

    There’s a restaurant in Chicago called Kimski that’s Korean-Polish fusion and these dishes would fit right in

    • @jeromethiel4323
      @jeromethiel4323 Рік тому +21

      That sounds amazing!

    • @katthefool420
      @katthefool420 Рік тому +15

      I WANNA GO THERE 😭😭😭

    • @mokodomi
      @mokodomi Рік тому +7

      That sounds so scrumptious, dude

    • @OliwiaKlos
      @OliwiaKlos Рік тому +33

      As a Polish who loves Korean food I freaking love that fusion. Both nations share their love for fermented foods but polish cuisine is much milder, because traditional recipes don't have any spicy peppers in them, just black pepper.

    • @beautifulcarpetdiagram
      @beautifulcarpetdiagram Рік тому +3

      that sound like the most Chicago restaurant ever

  • @prismaticc_abyss
    @prismaticc_abyss Рік тому +561

    Doesnt surprise me that Kimchi works well with pierogi, considering that cabbage is an ingredient not seldom used in Pierogi, Vareniki and similar Slavic dumplings of eastern Europe.

    • @cruachan1191
      @cruachan1191 Рік тому +29

      Also in the Asian variations, potstickers / Jiaozi commonly have Chinese cabbage in the filling.

    • @scowler7200
      @scowler7200 Рік тому

      Maybe they share an origin...

    • @Coffeegirl739
      @Coffeegirl739 Рік тому +6

      We eat also pierogi with cabbage and mushrooms

    • @edim108
      @edim108 Рік тому +7

      I mean kimchi is basically just spicy sauerkraut. Come to think of it there's surprisingly a lot of similarity between East Asian (particularly North China) and Eastern European cuisine.

    • @YaaLFH
      @YaaLFH Рік тому +1

      @@edim108 It's not very surprising when you look at history. Some keywords: Silk Road, Genghis Khan & Mongol Empire, Tatars

  • @Pie_Crust90
    @Pie_Crust90 Рік тому +298

    Probably the water came from kimchi. Kimchi contains water inside. And as a Korean, the combination of cheese and kimchi is not strange at all. We often use cheese for the many foods by kimchi. 😂

    • @ebony7177
      @ebony7177 Рік тому +24

      Could be both because any recipe I've seen using cottage cheese needs to be drained before use cause many people use it as ricotta or cream cheese replacement.

    • @christopherknerr2851
      @christopherknerr2851 Рік тому +9

      Im with @Pie_crust90 on this one... Kimchie can be very deceiving with its water content even after fermentation.

    • @prcervi
      @prcervi Рік тому +1

      i can see how it works out, but cabbage and cheese (well most veggies and cheese) sounds like a disaster in waiting

    • @Nomadmandude
      @Nomadmandude Рік тому +6

      Koreans use American cheese more than Americans do.

    • @Briansawilddowner
      @Briansawilddowner Рік тому

      I’m going to have to search for foods that combine kimchi and cheese because that’s awesome

  • @rustyoilburner
    @rustyoilburner Рік тому +358

    Kendall's on screen personal is getting better all the time. Her confidence is showing and her eyes sparkle. Great segment.

  • @BlueJoshi
    @BlueJoshi Рік тому +92

    I like the episodes that end with everyone in the kitchen sharing a meal. It's cute.

  • @BradBradBradBradBradBradBrad
    @BradBradBradBradBradBradBrad Рік тому +74

    There’s always a charm with the beginning of the Kendall episodes where Andrew stands there like he’s the annoyed uncle who is asked for his opinion about something at a family gathering. There’s an unfiltered disorganized energy from him that always amuses me 😂

  • @tomatosoup943
    @tomatosoup943 Рік тому +383

    Kendall has such a soothing voice, she’s so sweet

  • @roninsaironinsai
    @roninsaironinsai Рік тому +27

    Kendall Combines is definitely my favorite segment in the Babish Culinary Universe. She has a calming personality which balances the jolly energy Andrew brings and she is diligent and delightful as a food creator. Also very cute but that is obvious. Thank you for giving us more of her content. Cozy corner!

  • @Sniperboy5551
    @Sniperboy5551 Рік тому +12

    I hope we get another episode from Kendall soon. She is just the sweetest. Her voice and demeanor are so soothing, I would’ve fallen asleep if I hadn’t gotten so hungry!

  • @thijsvandervoort8261
    @thijsvandervoort8261 Рік тому +92

    The final recipe is Makimcheese, say it out loud, it makes sense😂😂😂

    • @JMD3M410
      @JMD3M410 Рік тому +7

      This is how you portmanteau

  • @shawnhenderson2091
    @shawnhenderson2091 Рік тому +263

    Based on Babish's reaction to cottage cheese (which I entirely agree with), he should do the next combo challenge with that and cilantro, it'd be worth it

    • @ThatOneGuy7550
      @ThatOneGuy7550 Рік тому +1

      Hehehe

    • @XavierBakunawa
      @XavierBakunawa Рік тому +5

      Doesn't Andrew also have an issue with bananas? That's a challenge trifecta right there.

    • @tomleary508
      @tomleary508 Рік тому +17

      @@XavierBakunawa Except (according to Babish) a banana would be fatal...

    • @katla_phc
      @katla_phc Рік тому +14

      @@XavierBakunawa his issue with bananas is that he’s allergic (potentially to the point of anaphylaxis)

    • @AnniCarlsson
      @AnniCarlsson Рік тому

      you are a mean one

  • @164blueman
    @164blueman Рік тому +8

    These episodes are always a joy to watch. The creativity behind combining the two ingredients is a great idea on its own, and Kendall brings that Binging w/ Babish-like energy with a bit of the silly Botched energy too. These are definitely one of my favorite shows on the channel.

  • @knottcr
    @knottcr Рік тому +33

    Kendall bring a crazy level of peace to my heart

  • @RayF6126
    @RayF6126 Рік тому +77

    I'm with Kendall on the cottage cheese. That's a combination I'd eat. My usual version is cucumber dill cottage cheese and red wine vinegar.

    • @hyit2
      @hyit2 Рік тому +2

      What do you eat that with? that's very interesting

    • @His_love727
      @His_love727 Рік тому +1

      My go to is cottage cheese and pineapple, or a tortilla chip, but imma have to try yours.

    • @Argetbrisingr101
      @Argetbrisingr101 Рік тому +3

      I'm offended by her calling that "its purest form", but then again I eat it out of the container scooped with sour cream and onion pringles, so...

    • @ediseverywhere
      @ediseverywhere Рік тому +2

      I've definitely used cottage cheese as a dip for Salt & Pepper Kettle chips before. It's REAL tasty.

    • @GaldirEonai
      @GaldirEonai Рік тому +2

      Mine's just cottage cheese with rye crispbread.

  • @gabbywills98
    @gabbywills98 Рік тому +48

    It's the calm, composed vibe of regular BwB, then the utter chaos of Kendall Combines, for me 🤣

  • @PolskiJaszczomb
    @PolskiJaszczomb Рік тому +18

    Hello, always lovely to see pierogi abroad, but singular is pieróg (pronounced pieroog), pierogi is already plural :D

  • @VerhoevenSimon
    @VerhoevenSimon Рік тому +18

    It's always nice to see some more recipes with kimchi, and I think that last recipe is worth revisiting. I wonder if the liquid mostly came from the kimchi or the cottage cheese? (I'm not sure if the latter was drained and squeezed)

  • @grennysohail
    @grennysohail Рік тому +23

    this is definitely an interresting combination to work with

  • @JasonwithaJay
    @JasonwithaJay Рік тому +11

    I hope everyone's enjoying this show as much as I am because I want it to keep going.

  • @MrSplic3r
    @MrSplic3r Рік тому +27

    Missed opportunity to call it "Mac and KimCheese", but otherwise I'm enjoying this combo premise!

  • @waheedabdullah6371
    @waheedabdullah6371 Рік тому +8

    On the 4th of July make either:
    Firework Cake from 2017 DuckTales
    All American Buffet Breakfast Bonanza from The Justice Friends episode, "Valhallen's Room"

  • @fusedsins
    @fusedsins Рік тому +87

    The BCU never fails to disappoint. Also I have a craving for cottage cheese with salt and vinegar chips now.

    • @altejoh
      @altejoh Рік тому +2

      Finally, a dish I feel I can afford to make at home! xD

    • @fransjascet940
      @fransjascet940 Рік тому +28

      Uhh hate to be one of those types of people, but never failing to disappoint is consistently disappointing. You should rephrase it to be “never disappoints”

    • @tatersalad76
      @tatersalad76 Рік тому +8

      "Never fails to disappoint." So it always disappoints you?

    • @ABCpdc
      @ABCpdc Рік тому

      😂

  • @cassandrakarpinski9416
    @cassandrakarpinski9416 Рік тому +6

    I need the full recipe for those pierogi. They sound amazing (and cottage cheese is similar to farmers cheese, which is a core ingredient in pierogi ruske)

  • @haldon12
    @haldon12 Рік тому +3

    YAY! Love Kendall Combines - so glad we got another one. Honestly, I love the idea of straight kimchi and cottage cheese. Kimchi mac and cheese is certainly something I'll be making in the future - just probably not with cottage cheese! Gonna share the pirogi recipe with some polish friends, see what they think.

  • @useruser0000
    @useruser0000 Рік тому +5

    "ew, it's crying" was so funny

  • @subnormality5854
    @subnormality5854 Рік тому +14

    It's Kendall's composed chaos, mixed with Andy's *outright* chaos, that does it for me

  • @martinzemanek2257
    @martinzemanek2257 Рік тому +3

    I remembered Halušky which can be topped with combination of cottage cheese and saur cabbage. After that I can see this combo working really well.

  • @킵초게
    @킵초게 Рік тому +257

    한국에는 김치+피자+탕수육 을 합친 요리인 ‘김피탕’ 이 있습니다 그렇다보니 미국을 대표하는 요리인 ‘맥앤치즈’ 와 김치가 합쳐진게 크게 이상하게 느껴지지 않네요 😂

    • @boydstephensmithjr
      @boydstephensmithjr Рік тому +19

      I think if they used a different cheese base (not cottage cheese), they would have produced as excellent Korean-American fusion.

    • @yusinu6642
      @yusinu6642 Рік тому +2

      wait I've never heard of 김피탕 it sounds so delicious

    • @Hey_its_nathan89
      @Hey_its_nathan89 Рік тому

      @@yusinu6642 Can we get an English translation? I'm curious of the comment above.

    • @XavierBakunawa
      @XavierBakunawa Рік тому +16

      @@Hey_its_nathan89 From Google Translate: "In Korea, there is ‘Gimpi-tang’, a dish that combines kimchi + pizza + sweet and sour pork. So, it doesn’t seem strange to combine kimchi with ‘Mac & Cheese’, the representative American dish."

    • @yusinu6642
      @yusinu6642 Рік тому +7

      @@Hey_its_nathan89 ooh yeah, I've been studying Korean, so basically what they said is that in Korea, there is this food called ‘김피탕’ (kimpitang) that combines kimchi, pizza, and sweet & sour pork, so the combination of an American dish that has cheese in it, (which is mac and cheese), and kimchi isn't that strange since in Korea the combo of cheese and kimchi is common.

  • @rockaway0beach
    @rockaway0beach Рік тому +3

    Before watching, in some variant pierogies are filled or accompanied with sauerkraut, which is also a cabbage-based ferment. So it would be a very solid combo to use kimchi to add some spice

  • @justina.6769
    @justina.6769 Рік тому +8

    I love eating Cottage cheese plain. Fruit pairs well with Cottage Cheese too, but I have to agree with Andrew's reaction to Kendall liking Cottage Cheese and Salt & Vinegar chips together.

    • @scowler7200
      @scowler7200 Рік тому

      Hawaiian casserole.
      Get cottage cheese, processed cheese, pasta, spam, and crushed pineapple. Throw it in a food processor/blender, then mix it in your casserole dish with the pasta and bake it.
      You terrified yet?

    • @dominicrobertson7626
      @dominicrobertson7626 Рік тому

      ​@scowler7200 that sounds horrific 😂

  • @scarlettmi
    @scarlettmi Рік тому +3

    When i have cottage cheese on its own, I tend to go sweet instead of salty and mix it with fresh fruit instead of adding salt.
    Although I’ve definitely used it in savoury recipes, like as a replacement for ricotta in lasagna, etc.

  • @MatthewGreenbaum
    @MatthewGreenbaum Рік тому +1

    I love Kendall content so much and I'm so happy that the fever dream I had where there was an announcement video about her leaving the BCU (back in the day) was all in my head.

  • @trismvs
    @trismvs Рік тому +9

    When is the full episode of Kendall talking about cottage cheese gonna drop

  • @matthewmortensen988
    @matthewmortensen988 Рік тому +3

    I love content with Kendall!

  • @ellikay1138
    @ellikay1138 Рік тому

    I love this series! Always excited to see a new Kendall Combines!

  • @caseystrawn3228
    @caseystrawn3228 Рік тому +3

    I don't watch alot of Kendalls stuff but when I do, she's absolutely ADORABLE.

  • @lib2418
    @lib2418 Рік тому +6

    This is so perfectly timed, I just bought some kimchi and have been looking for ways to use it (I’ve already made Kimchi fried rice, which I highly recommend)

    • @MrBazz420
      @MrBazz420 Рік тому +2

      i was going to say the same thing, i just started fermenting a batch of kimchi yesterday! i highly recommend making your own!

    • @tyro_in_life
      @tyro_in_life Рік тому +3

      kimchi fried rice topped with melted mozzarella cheese is just wonderful...you must try it.
      And not to forget scraping up the slightly burnt fried rice in the bottom of the pan. Is is known as a delicacy in Korea. Plz must try..

    • @lib2418
      @lib2418 Рік тому

      @@tyro_in_life Ooooh, I’ll have to try adding mozzarella next time!

  • @mclubabadubdub2153
    @mclubabadubdub2153 Рік тому +3

    Kendall is such a delight. I love to see that she is still with the BCU and gets some screentime!

  • @allisonabbott-kline4765
    @allisonabbott-kline4765 Рік тому

    Love, love love watching Kendall create!

  • @Magmafrost13
    @Magmafrost13 Рік тому +4

    Its really a testament to Kendall's skill that every one of her ideas for this insane combination of ingredients immediately makes sense.
    Like Ive eaten (and served, in a restaurant) pierogis with kimchi as a side, so why not just put the kimchi inside, right?

  • @artkondakov
    @artkondakov Рік тому +6

    О, варенички с творогом, картошечкой и капусткой, прекрасно

  • @Molejules
    @Molejules Рік тому +10

    Looking forward to the Kendall Combines ep featuring Angostura bitters and squid!

    • @ABCpdc
      @ABCpdc Рік тому +1

      Crazy genius! A squid cocktail comes to mind!

  • @15drasedrase
    @15drasedrase Рік тому

    I love love love Kendall episodes!!!! It's so fun listening to her thought process and how fun she makes everything sound!

  • @Zastava
    @Zastava Рік тому

    Ah, this reminds me of the time I had a friend from high school over for dinner. He is of Korean background and I'm of Polish background. We had bigos, potatoes, and mizeria for dinner. Buddy packed it away, two plates. As far apart as our countries may be, food can unite almost anyone.

  • @xandosreign
    @xandosreign Рік тому +2

    So glad Kendall loves cottage cheese, it is amazing. Especially with just chips.

  • @Jaclynantes1
    @Jaclynantes1 Рік тому +1

    two of my favorite!!! side dishes.

  • @xlucky1373
    @xlucky1373 Рік тому +1

    Love it all. Not a huge kimchi fan, but I love some spicy and pickled stuff, so I'd be more than happy try all 3 dishes.

  • @katla_phc
    @katla_phc Рік тому +1

    Kendall is my kindred spirit because I’ve done the same cottage cheese and salt and vinegar chip combination and I love it

  • @wellox8856
    @wellox8856 Рік тому +6

    Cottage Mac & Kimcheese 👀

  • @giantmonsteraftermath6694
    @giantmonsteraftermath6694 Рік тому

    Yes! Need more Kendall, please!!

  • @kathrynv7076
    @kathrynv7076 Рік тому +1

    Two of my favorite ingredients in one of my favorite foods. Yes please.

  • @Misha1369
    @Misha1369 Рік тому +1

    Dont give up on the kimchi mac and cheese! We have made it on several occaisions and it is delicious. You gotta go with a cooked sauce tho, and make sure you get allt the liquid out of your kimchi - cooking it out was a great move, makes me think it was the sauce that was the culprit...
    Cant wait to try the peirogies! They looked amaze-balls!

  • @UumaZooma
    @UumaZooma Рік тому +4

    Would love to see you make Baroness Lunch mentioned in Cruella movie

  • @Ben_The_Titan
    @Ben_The_Titan Рік тому

    Love this series

  • @SockTaters
    @SockTaters Рік тому

    I love this format -- it's like Chopped but without all the competition and time pressure

  • @lerneanlion
    @lerneanlion Рік тому +1

    I like this episode the most! And who knows, maybe some peoples in South Korea might take the recipes from this episode and do their own versions of these three dishes.

  • @vexoii
    @vexoii Рік тому

    Those are my favourite episodes!!!

  • @arthurcharest9061
    @arthurcharest9061 Рік тому

    Scared how much I want to try all of these

  • @hermeticbear
    @hermeticbear Рік тому +2

    I recently did a Mac and cheese like that and I also added extra liquid because things weren't covered and I think that was the mistake. Because the foil cover helps capture water and it was just enough liquid to hydrate the pasta but I didn't think it would be.

  • @Gam3Junkie7
    @Gam3Junkie7 Рік тому

    I eat kimchi and cottage cheese together all the time. The heat of the kimchi and the sour creaminess of the cottage cheese are a satisfying pairing

  • @StopSpiderMan
    @StopSpiderMan Рік тому +17

    Still want to see you make something Craig of the Creek related:
    Dwayne's Grilled Cheese Sandwich from Snow Place Like Home episode
    All the snacks from Afterschool Snackdown episode

  • @voidprimordial
    @voidprimordial Рік тому +40

    Can you Make "the sluzzlewurst" from the amazing world of Gumball.

    • @mikedrop4421
      @mikedrop4421 Рік тому +2

      I have no idea what you're talking about but it sounds like something I gotta see!

    • @Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger
      @Your-Least-Favorite-Stranger Рік тому

      I have no idea what you're talking about but it sounds unsettling.
      Carry on...?

    • @nuclearseahorse
      @nuclearseahorse Рік тому +2

      To those who dont know, Sluzzlewurst is from the sluzzle tag episode and it's a "sausage with everything and anything on it" (giant sausage with mainly fried foods such as donuts and pizza toppings)

  • @adonalarrington
    @adonalarrington Рік тому +1

    More Kendall please, me the wifey enjoy her vibes a lot!

  • @Hidori41
    @Hidori41 Рік тому +2

    Perfect dish, I actually was able to find all the ingredients at my local Aldi. Even the same Kimchi!

  • @R.J._Lewis
    @R.J._Lewis Рік тому +1

    Perhaps it's been there longer and I didn't notice, but I see a ring on Kendall's finger! Congrats to Kendall and whoever was smart enough to ask her to marry them!

  • @touchthesun
    @touchthesun Рік тому +1

    This is genius. More Kenall Combines!

  • @courtneyhogan
    @courtneyhogan Рік тому

    More Kendall please BCU! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @joyl7842
    @joyl7842 Рік тому

    The pancakes made me drool they look so yummy.

  • @ajuicejemas
    @ajuicejemas Рік тому +1

    kendall is a queen and we Stan

  • @Briansawilddowner
    @Briansawilddowner Рік тому

    Kimchi pierogies sound amazing

  • @kayihuraaa
    @kayihuraaa Рік тому +1

    bro, cottage cheese and lingonberry jam. EPIC

  • @StevenChappell
    @StevenChappell Рік тому

    Kendall, your words regarding cottage cheese and vinegar and salt chips intrigue me and I wish to subscribe to your newsletter.

  • @briandoss9232
    @briandoss9232 Рік тому

    Dude that looks amazing!!!

  • @NathanielLNewton
    @NathanielLNewton Рік тому +1

    Come on kendall, get it together! Cottage mac and kimcheese was right there.

  • @micahphilson
    @micahphilson Рік тому +2

    This immediately seems way harder than even coffee and mayonnaise, these ingredients are so different!

  • @zkablam4121
    @zkablam4121 Рік тому

    Great series

  • @Zipfei_Kloatscher
    @Zipfei_Kloatscher Рік тому +1

    Wow, 10 mio. subscribers is something. Congratulations to Andrew and the team! 🎉🎊🎈🎁 🥳👍🏼

  • @Jkizzle4996
    @Jkizzle4996 Рік тому

    “Ew it’s crying” made me lol

  • @gamervictor6761
    @gamervictor6761 Рік тому +3

    Ok, simple question, what is it with americans and adding butter to pierogi dough? This is the second time that Babish's channel featured this type of dough which is different form the traditional one which consists of water, flour and optionally an egg. (BTW, Pierogi are plural for Pieróg, Pierogis are a double plural!) Still kimchi and cottage cheese filling is an interesting combination. (Reluctantly) Cheers from Poland

    • @captainspaulding5963
      @captainspaulding5963 Рік тому

      Kimchi is basically saurkraut with spices, it fits perfectly with pierogi

  • @Marwa-er9ls
    @Marwa-er9ls Рік тому

    I've been waiting for a kendall episode for foreverr let's goooooo

  • @koreanfriendhailey
    @koreanfriendhailey Рік тому +2

    Oh wow! 😋😋 It looks amazing! I would love to try it!

  • @Kyle-TheGuyInTheKilt
    @Kyle-TheGuyInTheKilt Рік тому

    The world needs more Kendall in its life.

  • @scottieapplseed
    @scottieapplseed Рік тому

    Cottage cheese is sooo underappreciated; glad to see it getting some love.

  • @sarathorsten6936
    @sarathorsten6936 Рік тому

    I already know this will work. I make a super budget friendly cottage cheese bowl with kimchi, imitation crab, and sesame seeds. Sometimes I'll use smoked salmon and avocado, but they're not as budget friendly.

  • @Bluu_Bunni
    @Bluu_Bunni Рік тому

    I've gotta try that cottage cheese and kimchi pierogi with my family. They love pierogis normally

  • @summergreene3025
    @summergreene3025 Рік тому

    I want more Kendall! She's great.

  • @kelso895
    @kelso895 Рік тому +1

    not me and my bff here in wisconsin already heavily on the cottage cheese and kimchi train 🤣

  • @thatcrazyhindu
    @thatcrazyhindu Рік тому

    I just need to say that Kendall eating cottage cheese with salt and vinegar chips is so close to my favorite snack, I use the scoop Fritos to pick up the cottage cheese

  • @micometer
    @micometer Рік тому

    Thank you for such a weird and awesome recipe Kendall!

  • @rebekahkelly3291
    @rebekahkelly3291 Рік тому

    That s&v chip thing sounds delicious. I started my cottage cheese journey with those honey wheat pretzels

  • @IAmNotYourProblem
    @IAmNotYourProblem Рік тому

    I think that you could whip the cottage cheese, then toss some drained kimchi (really squeeze out the moisture) with the cheese and make a vegetarian crab Rangoon with it, then use the drippings of the kimchi to make a dipping sauce

  • @lorrettamarie6884
    @lorrettamarie6884 Рік тому

    Thank you for all of your creations. This is great, I actually do eat cottage cheese and kimchi together... So will definitely be trying these creations... 😁💞

  • @BrainMax_
    @BrainMax_ Рік тому +11

    Make Bubble Buddy's Krabby Patty (along with a bottle of shampoo with bendy straw) from SpongeBob SquarePants

  • @1from31
    @1from31 Рік тому

    These three words are my hearts desire

  • @wooster71
    @wooster71 Рік тому

    kimchi and potatoes absolutely slap

  • @c2bienaime
    @c2bienaime Рік тому

    My sister loved kimchi and I think she will love this recipe

  • @nancywhite2014
    @nancywhite2014 Рік тому +1

    Kendall you are so awesome 😎! I love cottage cheese with fresh ground pepper 😋

  • @cloudnaeris2672
    @cloudnaeris2672 Рік тому +1

    not seen the video yet but i think a cottage cheese and kimchi calzone would be bomb

  • @malgorzataiwona
    @malgorzataiwona Рік тому +3

    Say it with me: PIEROGI is plural already, no need to change that to pierogies. One PIERÓG, two PIEROGI.

  • @giveemelle7862
    @giveemelle7862 Рік тому

    I make a cottage cheese-containing pasta bake sauce with sour cream, cheddar, and an egg and that comes out great, so this definitely has potential with modifications - never thought of tossing some fried kimchi in there but I'll give it a go next time instead of the normal spinach :)