Songpyeon (Half Moon Rice Cake) – Classic Chuseok Recipe
Making songpyeon is one of the most cherished traditions of Chuseok, the Korean harvest festival. These beautiful half moon rice cakes are soft, chewy, and filled with sweet fillings like sesame seeds, red bean paste, or chestnuts. Growing up, I remember sitting around the kitchen floor with my family, shaping each piece carefully and …
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Stuffed Perilla Leaves (Kkaennip Jeon) – Golden Korean Pan-Fried Perilla Pockets
Fragrant perilla leaves wrapped around a savory mix of ground meat and tofu. This is kkaennip jeon. Lightly golden on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, it’s one …
How to Make Sweet Red Bean Paste – Silky and Fuss-Free Recipe
Sweet red bean paste (pat anggeum) is silky, sweet, and nutty. It’s a classic filling for Korean rice cakes, buns, and many other Asian desserts. This easy recipe blends the …
Korean Braised Lotus Root (Yeongeun Jorim) – Tender and Moreish
Korean braised lotus root (yeongeun jorim) is glossy, tender, and perfectly chewy, with each slice soaking up a savory sweet soy glaze. It’s the kind of side dish you can’t …
Crispy Korean Zucchini Pancakes (Hobakchae Jeon)
Crispy Korean zucchini pancakes (hobakchae jeon) are light, savory, and full of umami from dried shrimp. Honestly, it’s one of the best pancake recipes I’ve tried recently! They make a …
LA Galbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs) – Sweet, Savory, and Perfectly Grilled
LA Galbi (Korean BBQ short ribs) is one of my favorite Korean BBQ dishes – smoky, savory, and sweet in all the right ways. These thin beef ribs are sliced …
Korean Squid Soup (Ojingeo Guk) – A Comfort Dish from My Childhood
Ojingeo Guk (Korean Squid Soup) is a light, comforting soup made with tender squid, Korean radish, and green onions. It’s quick to make and full of clean, savory flavor – …
