Easy Korean Recipes
Easy homemade ssamjang recipe! Today I want to share one of the most popular Korean sauce – Sssamjang recipe. Ssamjang (쌈장) is best known as a Korean bbq dipping sauce. It has mildly spicy and salty flavor with nutty fragrant. And, most importantly it compliments well Korean pork belly bbq (Samgyeopsal). What is Ssamjang It is a …
Learn how to make Korean style macaroni salad! It is definitely not a traditional Korean side dish, but I seem to spot this dish as often as kimchi when I dine at a Korean restaurant these days. How about you? What is Korean Macaroni Salad Korean macaroni salad is Korean pasta salad side dish made …
Learn how to make Korean purple rice at home! I will show you how to make it using a rice cooker, instant pot and on the stovetop. Korean purple rice is not only pretty to look at, but it also comes with some health benefits! Today I want to share a frequently requested recipe – …
Korean style creamy fruit salad recipe. Learn how to make this quick and easy creamy fruit salad. This Korean style fruit salad is a great side dish that goes well with both western style and oriental style meals. It is full of savory and sweet flavor too! Have you tried Korean style creamy fruit salad …
Try this super easy, Korean vegetarian side dish – Korean tofu with spicy Korean ketchup! This pan fried tofu is lightly coated with spicy Korean ketchup. And, yes, it tastes as it sounds. It has lightly crispy texture outside with the usual soft tofu texture inside. It is then covered with sweet, spicy and lightly …
Egg fried rice (Gyeran Bokkeumbap, 계란볶음밥) is a simple stir fried dish mainly using egg and rice. As many of you know, rice is a Korean staple food. Most Koreans would eat rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So it’s not uncommon to see people making some quick fried rice from early morning for breakfast. …
Your comprehensive guide to making the most delicious bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef) at home! With this, you can make mildly sweet, savory, smoky, juicy and tender delicious bulgogi. Are you excited? WHAT IS BULGOGI Literally speaking, bulgogi (불고기) means “fire meat”. It is often made with tender parts of beef, pork or chicken. However, in …
Instant Pot Korean short ribs recipe. Try this super flavorful Korean short ribs made in an Instant Pot (or in any other electric pressure cooker). The sticky sauce glazed meat is bone fall apart tender and lip-smacking delicious! Today, I’m sharing my first instant pot recipe. In case you don’t know, Instant Pot is a …
Try this light, healthy, and nutritious Korean seaweed soup – Miyeok guk recipe. It’s very easy to make and comes with many benefits! Today, I want to share one of the staple Korean soups – seaweed soup recipe. What is Korean Seaweed Soup Korean seaweed soup (miyeok guk or miyuk guk, 미역국) is a soup predominantly made …
Try this healthy and delicious Korean drink – Korean sweet potato latte recipe! Korean sweet potato latte is one of the most popular fall/winter drinks in Korea. It has a velvety smooth texture and has a slightly sweet and a tint of savory taste. While subtle, its roasted sweet potato fragrance will give you a warm …
Jjamppong / Jjampong (짬뽕) is a popular Korean spicy noodle soup that is loaded with various type of seafood. It tastes very refreshing and comforting! Every now and then I have a craving for Jjamppong (Korean spicy seafood noodle soup). Fiery looking red hot soup can be intimidating to some people, but I have to say, …
Ultimate bibimbap sauce recipe in four ways! Here, you will find four styles of delicious Korean bibimbap sauce. It covers spicy to non-spicy bibimbap sauce and classic to funky flavor! As each sauce has a unique flavor profile, you can choose one according to your preference and pair it with your favorite bibimbap ingredients! Bibimbap …
Try this one of the most popular Korean side dishes – Spicy Bellflower Root Salad! To locals, this dish is known as Doraji Muchim (도라지 무침) or Doraji Saengchae (도라지 생채). It may be a lesser known side dish to many of you, nonetheless, it is commonly seen at a Korean’s table. This spicy bellflower …
Discover seven perfect Korean summer noodles that will help you beat the summer heat! Here, you will find some of the most popular Korean noodle dishes in summer. I don’t know about you, but I love noodles. And, I particularly crave them a lot in summer! In oriental medicine theory, wheat based noodles are known to …
Learn how to make quick cucumber kimchi. It’s crunchy, light and flavorful. Just perfect for this summer! Korean Cucumber Kimchi Cucumber kimchi (Oi Kimchi, 오이 김치) is a popular summer kimchi in Korea. My mom used to make either a quick cucumber kimchi (as seen above) or stuffed cucumber kimchi (oi sobagi, 오이 소박이) every …
My kitchen tips! Learn how to store green onions so that they last long and fresh. With proper care, they can last for 4 to 5 weeks! Eager to find out my secret? Read on then. Green onions, also known as scallions, and pa / 파 in Korean, are used in many Korean and Asian …
Let’s make some popular Korean summer noodles – Mul Naengmyeon! These noodles are served in icy cold broth and will help you forget about hot and humid summer weather! What is Mul Naengmyeon Mul Naengmyeon or Mul Naengmyun (물냉면) is cold noodles served in a chilled broth made from beef and/or Korean radish water kimchi (dongchimi, …
Easy Ssambap recipe! Are you familiar with ssam? Ssam (쌈) means any wrapped food in edible leaves and edible seaweed. If you have tried Korean BBQ meat in some lettuce leaves, that is called ssam as well. One type of ssam I love is Ssambap (쌈밥). What is Ssambap Essentially, ssambap means rice wrapped in …
Learn to make delicious stir fried gochujang sauce, yak gochujang – a popular condiment perfect for bibimbap and beyond. It’s easy and delightful! Today, I want to share a magic sauce that will instantly become your favorite condiment: Enter Yak gochujang! What is Yak Gochujang Yak gochujang (약 고추장) is a delightful twist on the …
Easy dongchimi recipe. This light and refreshing radish water kimchi is a perfect kimchi for your spring and summer weather! What is Dongchimi? Dongchimi (동치미) is a popular water kimchi made with Korean radish. The kimchi is often prepared in late (Korean) fall or early winter using radishes harvested in fall. Apparently, these radishes are …