Easy Korean Recipes
Learn how to make Korean sweet rice dessert – Yaksik (Yakbap)! What is Yaksik (Yakbap) Today, I’m introducing a Korean dish known as Yaksik, or Yakshik (약식), also referred to as Yakbap (약밥). This translates to ‘medicinal food’, owing to its key ingredient – honey. In ancient Korea, honey was not just a sweetener but …
Indulge in this creamy, easy-to-make vanilla custard. Its delightful sweet aroma is perfect in a shake, paired with fresh fruits, or enjoyed alone. This versatile treat is simply delicious and irresistible. Today, I’m sharing my vanilla custard recipe. Although it’s not a dish that would typically feature on my website, I’ve decided to share it …
Indulge in the ultimate summer treat with this delightful Mango Bingsu (Mango Shaved Ice)! This mouth-watering dessert offers a mountain of finely shaved ice that is both creamy and sweet. Its snow-like texture melts in your mouth, providing a refreshing and satisfying treat on a hot summer day. Topped generously with luscious mango slices and …
Easy pumpkin porridge recipe. Learn how to make Korean style pumpkin porridge! Korean pumpkin porridge (Hobakjuk, 호박죽) is a popular snack / dessert, but some people even eat it for breakfast too. It’s sweet, nutty and velvety. A perfect comfort food in fall and winter! The Korean word – Hobak (호박) is a generic term for …
Make a perfect summer dessert, Patbingsu (Korean shaved ice) at home! It will chill you down for sure! Also, it’s super easy and delicious. Bingsu / Bingsoo (빙수) is probably the most sought after summer dessert in Korea. Bingsu means Korean shaved ice dessert. When I was little, I only knew one kind of bingsu and …
Bungeoppang is a Korean name for Japanese taiyaki, a fish shaped pastry that is particularly popular in winter streets of Korea. With this recipe, you can now make it at home! Super easy! Bungeoppang (붕어빵) is my favorite childhood snack. When I was younger, you could easily see a cart or van selling it on the …
Baesuk is a Korean pear dessert that can be either poached or steamed. It’s also a popular natural cough remedy! A few weeks ago, I was sick for a week. I had a deep chesty cough that I couldn’t shake off easily. My husband asked me to consider some natural cough remedies and I thought …
Sikhye (Korean sweet rice drink) is one of the most popular Korean drinks. Its moderately sweet flavour and unique barley smell is liked by many who try it! I’m so excited about today’s recipe Sikhye (식혜, also known as shikhye or shikae). It has been one of the most requested recipes by you guys as well. …
Korean watermelon punch is a popular summer dessert and drink. It’s light, refreshing and will quench your thirst for sure! Korean watermelon punch (Subak Hwachae, 수박화채) is a traditional Korean dessert and drink that is particularly popular during the summer months. Traditionally, the base drink of Korean punch is made with honey or sugar dissolved …
Nutella + Mochi + Donut Holes = Bomb! This combination makes a super delicious chewy gooey nutella mochi donut holes! With the Easter holiday just around the corner (in fact, by the time you read this, the holiday would have just started) I am sharing a dessert recipe today. I don’t know why I often …
Learn to make popular Korean winter street food – Hotteok (Korean sweet pancakes). It’s crispy outside and inside is filled with sweet gooey indulgence! Today I’m sharing my sweet tooth love with you. I’m here to present my Korean sweet pancakes (Hotteok, Hoddeok or Hodduk, 호떡) recipe! My original recipe is like 9 years old …
A trendy Korean summer dessert, milk bingsu recipe! Today I’m very thrilled to share my Korean milk ice sorbet recipe! Generally, I’m not much of a dessert person. But ever since my little sister in Korea shared this picture, I decided that I had to make it myself soon. It sounded so unique to me. So …
Pepero cake is a simple but creative way to make a cake using a popular Korean snack – Pepero sticks. Ready in 10 mins! Pepero Day Have you heard of “Pepero Day“? In Korea, 11th November is Pepero day. To some degree, it is similar to Valentine’s Day. People, particularly youngsters, give Pepero sticks to …
How to make Korean castella cake (honey sponge cake) using pre-mix. One of my childhood favourite snacks is castella cake (honey sponge cake). It’s sweet, soft and a well made version of it melts in your mouth! My mom used to use this cake when she made some sweet rice cake balls (Gyeongdan 경단). Back …
Chapssal donuts are deep fried donuts that is made with sweet rice flour. Its outside is crunchy but inside is soft and chewy like mochi rice cakes. It’s an addictive Korean snacks filled with sweetened red bean paste. A new habit of mine since I came back to food blogging is “food ingredients hoarding”. I …
Make a popular Korean popsicle – Melona bar from your home! It takes less than 10 minutes to assemble! Easy & delicious! One of my childhood favourite ice creams is Melona (메로나) – Honeydew melon ice pops. I used to buy it for 100 won (about AU$0.10). It was a very affordable and super delicious …
How to Make Asian Style Strawberry Rice Cakes Valentines day is coming up soon. Valentines day in Korea is a bit different to most countries’. It is the day for a girl to confess her love to a guy by giving him a chocolate present. Then when does the guy have a chance to confess …
Korean sweet pancake made easy. How to make Korean sweet pancake (hotteok) using pre-mix. An easy to follow instruction and helpful tips! Have you seen these pancakes before? They are called Hotteok / Hodduk /Hoddeok (호떡), and you can easily spot them on the street, especially in winter in Korea. Hotteok used to be my …
My husband brought some interesting looking rice cakes from school today. He said one of his colleagues gave them to him. He tends to bring food home from school when he isn’t sure about it, so I am basically a his poison tester. 🙂 I haven’t seen these kind of rice cake before so I …
We have a regular gathering with some other foreigners living in this area every second Wednesday. We have dinner in one person’s house and we take turns. The host prepares a main meal and everyone else brings their duty dish. Anyhow, Mel (most of the time dessert duty person) brought this cheese cake at the …