Crispy and Savory 3-Layer Cheese Nurungji Snack
Create a Special 3-Layer Cheese Nurungji Snack at Home
Enjoy this satisfying snack, ‘3-Layer Cheese Nurungji’, with a crispy exterior and a rich, flavorful interior packed with 3-layer cheese! Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect as a treat for kids or even as a delightful accompaniment to drinks for adults.
Essential Ingredients- 2 slices of 3-Layer Kay Cheese
- 1.5 bowls of warm cooked rice
- A pinch of seaweed flakes (gim-garu)
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 2 slices of 3-layer Kay cheese and 1.5 bowls of warm cooked rice. The rice shouldn’t be too hot, making it easier to work with.
Step 2
Cut parchment paper to fit your air fryer basket. Place it on a cutting board. Spread the warm rice evenly over the parchment paper. Cover the rice with a plastic wrap, spray a little water on the plastic wrap, and then use a rolling pin to flatten the rice into a thin, uniform layer. The thinner the rice layer, the crispier the nurungji will be.
Step 3
Once the rice is flattened, carefully remove the plastic wrap. Transfer the rice, still on the parchment paper, into the air fryer. Bake at 200°C (390°F) for about 10 minutes until the rice is golden brown and cooked. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Step 4
While the rice is baking, prepare the 2 slices of 3-layer cheese. It’s important not to overcook the cheese, as you want to preserve its rich flavor.
Step 5
Remove the cooked nurungji from the air fryer after 10 minutes and fold it in half. The rice should still be warm and pliable enough to fold easily.
Step 6
On one half of the folded nurungji, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sugar evenly. Then, place the 2 slices of cheese on just one side of the folded nurungji, layering them slightly if needed. The sugar will caramelize and complement the savory cheese.
Step 7
Sprinkle a suitable amount of seaweed flakes over the cheese, according to your preference. The umami from the seaweed flakes will enhance the cheese’s savory notes.
Step 8
Fold the nurungji in half again, enclosing the cheese and seaweed flakes inside. Place this folded snack back into the air fryer and bake at 200°C (390°F) for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and gooey. Anticipate the wonderful combination of crispiness and melted cheese.
Step 9
Voila! When you take it out of the air fryer, you’ll see this thick, 3-layer cheese ready to ooze out. Can you feel how thick each slice of cheese is?
Step 10
Gently press down, and you’ll see the warm, melted cheese softly flowing out. Doesn’t the sight of melting cheese look incredibly appetizing?
Step 11
Cut into bite-sized pieces. The crispy nurungji, sweet sugar, and savory, rich 3-layer cheese come together to create an amazing taste. Take a bite and enjoy this irresistible and delicious 3-Layer Cheese Nurungji snack that you won’t be able to stop eating!
