Easy Korean Recipes
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 …
Easy cold cucumber soup recipe. This Korean cucumber soup is a perfect appetizer and side dish particularly during hot summer weather. Learn how to make it at home. It takes less than 15 mins! Cold cucumber soup (Oi Naengguk, 오이냉국) is a very popular Korean summer soup. It has a slightly salty, sweet and tangy vinegary taste. …
Try this popular Korean sweet potato recipe – Candied sweet potatoes (Goguma Mattang)! Goguma Mattang (고구마 맛탕) is one of our family’s favorite Korean side dishes and snacks. Deep fried chunky sweet potatoes are coated with caramelized sugar. It’s a crunchy outside and soft and fluffy inside kind of dish. Continue reading if you would …
Delicious Korean chicken skewers – Dakkochi recipe! Dakkochi (닭꼬치) is a popular grilled chicken on a stick. It’s often coated with thick, sticky, and addictive sauce. Some sauces are sweet and salty and some are sweet and spicy. But below you will find both options, so you get to choose! You can easily spot a food …
Learn how to make this irresistible Korean toast, a staple breakfast delight popular on the bustling streets of Korea. Known as Korean Street Toast or Korean Egg Toast, this savory creation perfectly blends texture and flavor, offering a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and enjoy on the go. Korean street toast, translated as “Gilgeori …
Super easy Korean mochi – chapssaltteok recipe! Chapssaltteok (찹쌀떡) is a Korean version of Japanese mochi rice cake – daifuku. It is a popular Korean snack and dessert particularly during winter months. Also, it is a popular gift to give to the exam-taker (e.g. university entrance exam). It symbolizes wishing good luck for the exam. …
Sweet and savory Korean beef stew recipe. I know many of you like bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef), so today I want to share a variation of this delicious recipe. Bulgogi Jeongol / Bulgogi Jungol (불고기 전골) is a Korean hot pot dish consisting of deliciously marinated bulgogi, soup stock, glass noodles and various vegetables. But …