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Top Chef star Kristen Kish enjoys sharing her favorite dishes with friends at parties. "I love hosting potlucks with no specific theme, where everyone brings something unique," Kish, 40, reveals exclusively in the latest issue of We. "This allows for a variety of different drinks and foods to be enjoyed, such as this recipe, and to see what pairs well with each other."
Kish's favorite recipe for hosting gatherings is her Jongga kimchi ham puff pastry rolls. She explains, "Kimchi is incredibly versatile, and the deep flavors and spices in this dish are guaranteed to impress a crowd!"
Since winning season 10 of Top Chef in 2013, Kish has solidified her status as one of the country's culinary experts. As the second female chef in the Bravo series' history to win the competition, the Michigan native has made a name for herself in the culinary world.
In addition to winning Top Chef, Kish has achieved many milestones. In 2017, she published her cookbook Kristen Kish Cooking: Recipes and Techniques, and has made appearances on popular cooking shows like Guy’s Grocery Games, Chopped, and Selena + Chef. Not only that, Kish has taken on hosting duties for various series, including 36 Hours, Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend, and Restaurants at the End of the World. Beyond her culinary career, Kish recently got married to her wife, Bianca Dusic, in April 2021.
Earlier this year, it was announced that Kristen Kish would take over as the new host of Top Chef season 21, replacing Padma Lakshmi who had departed after 20 seasons.
In a press release statement, Kish expressed her excitement about the opportunity, saying, “Top Chef is where I started my journey — first as a competing chef, then a guest judge and now as host, I have the honor of helping to continue to build this brand… It feels like coming home.”
In a later Instagram post, Kish expressed that her experience on season 10 of Top Chef went beyond winning the competition. She shared that it was a discovery of her self-worth and the ability to challenge her insecurities. Kish also showed gratitude to the show's cast and crew for creating an environment of growth, support, and celebration. She expressed overwhelming gratitude and excitement, feeling honored and overjoyed to move forward.
Keep scrolling to check out Kish’s full kimchi rolls recipe:
Steve Walter
Jongga Kimchi Ham Puff Pastry Rolls
Serves 8
Ingredients
For the caramelized onions and kimchi
3 cups yellow onion, halved, peeled and sliced with the grain
1 tbsp olive oil, for caramelizing
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp kosher salt
3 tsp water
2 cups Jongga kimchi, squeezed dry and finely chopped
For the roll
1 package frozen puff pastry, two sheets
Store-bought honey mustard
⅔ Ib thinly sliced ham; 2 slices per roll
½ oz Gruyère cheese, cut into batons (cheese is optional)
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp Maldon salt
1 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp roasted Korean sesame seeds
Instructions
For the caramelized onions and kimchi
1. In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, gently melt the butter with olive oil.
2. Add the onions, salt, and water. Slowly caramelize over medium heat, lowering the heat as they get darker.
3. Once finished, remove onions from the heat and cool completely in the fridge.
4. Mix in the chopped kimchi.
For the roll
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees and position a rack in the middle.
2. Cut each puff pastry sheet into quarters to create 5.5 x 4-inch rectangles. Repeat with the second sheet to make a total of eight squares.
3. Dust off excess flour, if any, and brush a thin layer of honey mustard on the pastry.
4. Place two slices of ham on top, allowing the ham to overhang the pastry.
5. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons of the caramelized onion and kimchi mixture onto the pastry. If using cheese sticks, place them on top before rolling.
6. Roll the pastry into a log, making sure the edge closest to you touches the opposite side directly; fold back the ham if needed to keep the roll secure.
7. After shaping the dough, place the prepared pastries on a parchment-lined baking tray. Brush the tops and sides with egg wash, then sprinkle with a generous amount of salt, poppy seeds, and sesame seeds. Bake in a preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the pastries are deep golden brown and have completely puffed up.
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8. Cool to room temperature and serve with additional honey mustard.
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