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The ultimate Korean comfort food – Kimchi Jjigae recipe! Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개), or kimchi stew, is hands down one of the best ways to enjoy some properly aged kimchi. It’s such a household staple in Korea that many families will have it on the table at least once or twice a week, if not more. …
If you’re looking for the perfect way to cool off this summer, you’ve got to try Korean milk bingsu! This popular dessert is light, refreshing, and so much fun to make. With its creamy, sweet milk flakes that melt in your mouth, it’s the kind of treat that feels just as amazing as it tastes. …
Learn how to make spicy and refreshing Kimchi noodles—an irresistibly flavorful and addictive dish you’ll crave again and again! There’s no better way to beat the summer heat than with a bowl of addictively spicy Korean noodles! Don’t you agree? When it comes to spicy Korean noodles, the possibilities are endless. From cucumber soba noodles …
Looking for an easy, delicious, and satisfying side dish? This Sautéed Korean Cucumber Side Dish is just the thing! With its simple preparation, irresistible crunch, and a delightful nutty sesame flavor, this dish is a guaranteed hit. Today I’m sharing a super easy Sautéed Korean Cucumber Side Dish (Oi Namul, 오이 나물 or Oi Bokkeum, …
Crunchy and delicious Korean radish kimchi (Kkakdugi) recipe! Radish kimchi is one of my favorite types of kimchi (김치). When I was a child, I always preferred radish kimchi over regular napa cabbage kimchi. Because it has a crunchy texture and a subtle sweet note to it. You can easily buy this kimchi from a …
Learn about the most used Korean cooking ingredients! Today I’m sharing 30 essential Korean cooking ingredients. This type of article isn’t as glamorous as some other recipes I share here, nonetheless, I thought it would be great to share my list to enhance your Korean cooking knowledge and help you update your pantry if necessary. …
Entertain your guests with DIY Bulgogi taco bar. It’s a fun and delicious way to introduce Korean cuisine! Who likes bulgogi? Me! Who likes Tacos? Me! As we are in the season of entertainment, I thought of sharing my Mexican fused easy Korean entertainment idea, namely Bulgogi Taco Bar. Korean fusion taco is already a widely popular …
Discover the unique taste of Korean pickled radish, or ssam-mu, and how it can be used in various Korean dishes. This traditional Korean ingredient is crunchy and slightly sweet and tangy, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Korean pickled radish is Korean radish slices pickled in sweet, tangy water. It is called “Ssam-Mu …
Jjolmyeon (Jjol myun), an addictive Korean spicy chewy noodle recipe. Today I’m sharing my teenagehood favourite dish – Jjolmyeon (쫄면, Korean spicy chewy noodles). It is commonly available at a Korean snack restaurant (Bunsikjeom, 분식점), where it also sells, Korean rice rolls (Kimbap, 김밥), Korean spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki, 떡볶이), Udon noodles and various other …
What is Korean Chewy Noodles (Jjolmyeon, 쫄면) Korean chewy noodles (jjolmyeon) has two meanings. Firstly, jjolmyeon describes the chewy noodles as a cooking ingredient. It is made of wheat flour, corn starch, cooking wine and salt etc. Also, it is an accidental by-product of naengmyeon noodles. While the discovery may have been accidental, spicy chewy …
Learn about Korean gochugaru (Korean chili powder / Korean chili flakes / red pepper flakes) and how it can be used in Korean cooking. What is Gochugaru? Gochugaru (고추가루) has a few different English names under its belt. Namely, Korean chili powder, Korean chili flakes, Hot pepper flakes, red pepper flakes etc. Gochugaru is one …
Learn how to make an addictive and versatile Korean sweet tangy soy dipping sauce! Today I’m sharing a very versatile Korean dipping sauce recipe. I normally use this sauce with my various Korean pancakes (Buchimgae and Pa-Jeon: Kimchi pancakes, Korean squid pancakes, Korean potato pancakes, Korean oyster pancakes, Tuna cakes, Enoki mushrooms pancakes and gochujang pancakes) and also …
Let’s make some delicious Korean plum tea. It’s a refreshing fruity drink that can be made in 1 minute! Today I’m introducing one of the most popular Korean teas – Maesil Cha (매실차). It is a fruit based tea, and its commonly known English name is plum tea. However, I recently learnt that the fruit …
Pan fried tofu in garlic soy sesame sauce is an easy and delicious Korean tofu side dish. It’s so flavourful that even non-vegetarians would appreciate the taste! Today I’m going to share an easy peasy Korean side dish recipe using Tofu (Dubu, 두부). OK. One thing I learnt from Hollywood movies is that not many …
Learn how to make everyday Korean soup – Korean soybean paste soup! Today I’m sharing Korea’s most staple soup – Doenjang Guk (된장국, Korean soybean paste soup/ Korean miso soup). As I was growing up, I think I had various versions of Doenjang Guk at least a couple of times a week, if not every …
Stone baked Kimchi pizza is a perfect Korean fusion entree dish that will please your dining guests. It is crispy and savory with a hint of kimchi flavor! Have you ever made kimchi pizza? Well, if you haven’t, today’s the day! I’m going to share a quick, easy and more-ish kimchi pizza recipe I came …
Discover fine Korean pottery tableware! I’m going to talk about beautifully handcrafted fine Korean pottery tableware today. Ever sine I started food blogging, I became obsessed with tableware. Whether it’s a simple side dish or soup, choosing appropriate tableware is a very important part of food photography. It affects the overall mood and atmosphere of …
Elevate your Korean soups with the rich, savory flavors of homemade Korean soup stock (also known as Korean-style dashi)! This versatile base, made with simple ingredients like dried kelp and anchovies, adds depth and umami to your favorite dishes. Once you master this essential recipe, your soups and stews will never be the same! What …
Summer ready cold soba noodle recipe – cucumber soba noodles with sweet chili soy dressing! Soba noodles are one of my favorite noodles and I often think about a new way to indulge myself into this deliciousness. In the last few weeks, I couldn’t stop thinking about pairing some cucumber with these soba noodles and also …
This recipe will show you the easiest way to make Korean spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki)! Ready in 15 mins. Korean spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki / Ddeokbokki, 떡볶이) is probably the most well-known Korean street food in Korea. You can see mini vans or carts that sell it on the street very easily. There are many ways to …