Fusion Linguine Carbonara with Kimchi & Bacon

• Slice the shallot into half-rings and crush or mince the garlic.
• Roughly chop the bacon.
• Heat a drizzle of sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the bacon, the garlic and the shallot for 2 - 3 minutes.
• Roughly chop the kimchi* in the meatime.

*Take care, this ingredient is spicy! Use as preferred.

• Add the sambal, the cream, the Korean-style spices, the kimchi and its brine. Simmer for 3 - 4 minutes, or until the linguine is done.
• Slice the cucumber into crescents
• In a salad bowl, combine the sesame oil with the soy sauce, the sugar and the white wine vinegar.
• Add the cucumber and toss well to combine with the dressing.