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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 – …
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. …
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 …
Easy kimbap recipe! Today I’m sharing an easy version of Yachae Kimbap (야채 김밥), or vegetable kimbap. It’s one of the most basic and familiar types of Korean kimbap, made with seasoned rice, seaweed, vegetables, and a few classic kimbap fillings. Despite the name, yachae kimbap isn’t necessarily vegetarian. It often includes Korean ham and …
Easy kimchi fried rice recipe! Kimchi and rice is stir fried with smoky bacon and spicy kimchi juice. It’s simply delicious! What is Kimchi Fried Rice Kimchi Fried Rice, also known as Kimchi Bokkeumbap (김치 볶음밥) in Korean, is a popular type of Korean fried rice. It is predominantly made by stir frying kimchi (a traditional …
Learn how to make delicious dolsot bibimbap, with or without a traditional Korean stone bowl! This iconic rice bowl dish is loaded with vibrant vegetables, savory toppings, and perfectly crispy rice, creating a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. I’m so excited to share my recipe with you today because it’s a …
Yubuchobap is sweet and vinegared rice stuffed in fried bean curd pockets. It’s perfect in a Korean lunch box or as a party food. Let’s make it! Yubuchobap (Yubu Chobap, 유부초밥) is Korean version of Japanese inarizushi / inari sushi. “Yubu” means fried bean curd and “chobap” means sushi rice. So together it makes sushi rice …
Bulgogi Kimbap is one of the most popular Korean seaweed rice rolls. It is easy to make, delicious to eat and beautiful to look at. It makes a perfect picnic food, lunchbox item and party food. Full of healthy and savoury flavour! What is Bulgogi Kimbap or Gimbap? Bulgogi Kimbap (불고기 김밥) is Korean seaweed …
Ready for a savory sushi roll? Try these bacon avocado cucumber sushi rolls! It’s super delicious! The other day I had a huge craving for Kimbap / Gimbap (김밥, Korean rice rolls) but I didn’t have any Kimbap ingredients in my fridge, so I decided to make with what I had – these bacon avocado cucumber sushi …
How to make easy fried rice with bacon! Steamed rice is stir fried with crispy bacon and a mix of frozen vegetables. It will become your favourite weeknight meal! Easy fried rice! Oh, I love this name! In my busy world of being a mum to a toddler girl, housewife, and blogger, I’m always in need …
A bulgogi rice burger is a delicious and fun way to enjoy bulgogi, sandwiched between flavorful rice burger buns. These unique buns aren’t just tasty—they’re also a healthier option! I’m so excited to share today’s recipe with you – Bulgogi Rice Burger (불고기 라이스 버거)! This is one of Korea’s signature fast food dishes, and …
How to cook brown rice and pumpkin porridge for babies. Feeding solid food to my daughter is going really well. I first started off with Korean Style Rice Porridge (Ssal-Mium) then I added some blended steamed carrots into this plain rice porridge, then some grated apple. I think her least favourite so far is grated …
Korean rice porridge for baby. Only two ingredients are needed! In case you don’t know, I have a young baby who’s now just around 6 months old. She’s been exclusively breastfed until now and I thought it’s about time I introduce her first solid food. Her bottom two teeth are already half way up and …
Bibimbap, the ultimate comfort food! Bibimbap (비빔밥) is probably one of the most well-known and beloved Korean dishes to many people. Even if people don’t know anything about Korea, it’s not too difficult to find people who had bibimbap sometime in their lives. What is Bibimbap? Bibimbap simply translates to “mixed rice with meat and …
Yubu kimbap (유부 김밥) is Korean style inari roll filled with seasoned deep fried bean curd and other crunchy vegetables. It’s savory, delicious and has a nice chewing texture. The one thing I miss about living in Korea is convenience. You can get most food delivered to you right at your door very easily without incurring …
Learn how to make perfect Korean steamed rice using a rice cooker or on the stove! (This is part III of How to Make Perfect Korean Steamed Rice. Click here for part I and part II.) After buying good rice and rinsing the rice properly, we need to soak the rice in water. The reason is to make …
Easy and exquisite Korean rice bowl recipe – Vegetables and Flying Fish Roe Rice (Al Bap). Al bap (알밥) is a kind of trendy meal that got popular in recent years in Korea. Al (알, eggs) here refers the flying fish roe. It’s a popular ingredient when making sushi as well. (In Japanese term, it’s called …
A simple tuna cucumber sushi rolls recipe. No, it is not a traditional Korean food, but it is quite a simple meal to make. I do not know if this sushi is available in Japan or not, but I know this is very delicious to eat! It will make a great party finger food. Ingredients for 12 sushi …
Korean oyster rice recipe. It’s cooked with daikon radish, oysters, chestnut and mushrooms. A highly nutritious Korean rice meal! “Radish and Oyster Rice” (Gulbap, 굴밥) sounds like a very weird combination, apparently, it is one of the best food combinations. I cooked my oyster rice in my rice cooker, so there was hardly any work …
Japanese Chicken Curry Recipe! When I first tasted curry in Japan, it was so different to what I was used to yet it was really delicious. I think Japanese curry is sweeter, darker, and smells stronger than Korean curry. Someone told me that it is similar to the original Indian curry. I personally like Japanese …