Kimchi Donuts from Dunkin' Donuts in Korea
[Photograph: Andrew Siddons]
Fried dough and fermented cabbage aren't two things that usually join forces, except maybe in South Korea where my friend spotted this kimchi donut. It's one of five "ethnic" flavors that Dunkin' Donuts launched (they also made a yogurt-filled one in Greece and soy-filled one in Japan). Technically there's no hole, so they're calling them kimchi croquettes. File this under: potentially genius or a vile, gag reflex-inducing mistake.
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18 Comments:
As long as they aren't covered in sugary glaze (which they don't appear to be) I think these would be pretty freakin awesome. Also, would love to get in on the yogurt filled ones. Now I want to make donuts with all kinds of wierd fillings. Hummus donuts anyone?
wyndelyn at 8:31AM on 10/28/09
Lots of Asian countries have a tradition of sweet buns with savoury fillings eg bbq pork buns from yum cha so I think this kimchi donut is inspired!
threewiseOwls at 8:31AM on 10/28/09
actually, the 5 flavors were all launched *in Korea*. The kimchi croquette isn't good at DD (usually cold and soggy) but it's quite common at bakeries in Korea and is generally very delicious. The Greek yogurt donut is gross-- sort of a tangy custard-filled thing.
acidic at 9:18AM on 10/28/09
@acidic: Ahh, thanks for clarifying. I was pretending to understand the Korean website but failed.
Erin Zimmer at 9:23AM on 10/28/09
@acidic - "a tangy custard filled thing" sounds exactly like something i want to eat!
Christina at 9:44AM on 10/28/09
Hmmmm sounds like a twist on an eggroll, just with some extra dough.
Might be good warmed up with a beer :)
breakfast_fool at 9:52AM on 10/28/09
WHY DO ALL THE COOL goodies only go to Asia??? :(
Ambitous at 9:54AM on 10/28/09
I just e-mailed a friend who lives in Korea and told her I want a full report on these : )
aharste at 10:13AM on 10/28/09
I just lost my breakfast. Ugh!
Brownie at 10:34AM on 10/28/09
Dang, makes me wonder what a Chinese bbq pork bun version of this would be like. Probably tasty.
chinolam at 12:04PM on 10/28/09
Love it! I'm not usually a fan of kimchi (don't hate me) but this looks really good.
yayfood at 12:05PM on 10/28/09
I think this looks amazing.
bearsonawire at 12:14PM on 10/28/09
Dirt Candy has a kimchi donut as well! I am going to have dinner there tonight, will report back how it is.
Ultrateg at 12:41PM on 10/28/09
I bet this is really good. I love sweet and savory. I think I'll buy a doughnut on my way home and eat it with some kimchi.
leemy at 2:23PM on 10/28/09
This looks a lot like the curry pan buns I used to buy from Japanese bakeries, except with kimchi filling. I love curry pan and kimchi, so I'm pretty sure I would love these too :)
caroliiine at 2:33PM on 10/28/09
@caroliiine yes, i thought about currypan too when i saw that! i would LOVE some curry-filled donuts!
natamari at 9:16PM on 10/28/09
I want a Poutine Donut!!
chanterelle at 10:27PM on 10/28/09
I can only think of two words:
Oh my!
divajinx at 11:44AM on 11/02/09