By Honorary Reporter Myrtle Iris S. Villaraza from Philippines

Photo = Myrtle Iris S. Villaraza

Among the things I miss in Korea is gilgeori (street) toast, a sandwich sold at kiosks on streets, as its name suggests. Usually priced from KRW 2,000-4,000 (2-4 USD), this is an affordable and delicious snack.

The vendor prepares the food right before your eyes, making this experience delightful. It's like watching a cooking show, but aside from simply seeing how the sandwich is made, the inviting aroma of its ingredients sizzling on the fryer is another treat.

Gilgeori toast has many variations, with the fancier versions offered at cafes or restaurants and the classic ones sold on the streets usually with the following ingredients: vegetable omelet, ham, cheese, ketchup, mayonnaise and sugar. Yes, I did say sugar. Sugar is what makes Korean street toast unique. To me, the sweetness and texture of the sugar give the sandwich a more balanced flavor and make it more appetizing.

Recently, I decided to make my own version of this snack at home based on what I remembered eating in Korea. It's easy and fun. The needed ingredients are toasted bread slices (toast them on a pan with butter), vegetable omelet (beat eggs, mix in thinly sliced vegetables such as cabbage and carrots, season with some salt and pepper, and then fry), fried ham slices, sliced cheese and sugar

First, get a piece of toasted bread and put ketchup and mayonnaise on it.

Next, add the omelet, cheese and a bit of sugar. Feel free to layer the fillings in the order desired.

Put a slice of ham, more ketchup and mayonnaise, then top it off with another piece of toasted bread

And that's it. Enjoy a taste of Korean street toast no matter where in the world you live. But of course, don't forget to try the one when in Korea.

enny0611@korea.kr

*This article is written by a Korea.net Honorary Reporter. Our group of Honorary Reporters are from all around the world, and they share with Korea.net their love and passion for all things Korean.