Authentic Korean Recipes, Tips & Video Tutorials

Best Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) – Authentic and Amazing!

February 6, 2019 29 Comments

Japchae is a classic Korean Glass Noodle dish that is served as a side dish or appetizer. Mild in flavor, this is a great first dish to try if you never had Korean food before. This Japchae recipe is traditional and authentic - exactly how my family made it for years, so Enjoy!Japchae is a very popular Korean glass noodle side dish that's made with vegetables and also sometimes meat. If you have ever been to a Korean restaurant, chances are you probably have had Japchae(잡채). And if side dish was the only way you had it (as opposed to an a la carte item)- then I'm afraid you probably had a very poorly made japchae.It sometimes makes me mad when I see restaurants serve this most ...

Easy Kimchi Recipe using the Blender!

January 29, 2019

Easy Kimchi recipe using the blender!!! This easy and simple Kimchi is also lighter and more refreshing than most - making it as wonderful as the Kimjang kimchis I ate at home in Korea.Easy Kimchi recipe that is simple to make but also totally authentic tasting at the same time. Basically, I ...

10 Delicious Ways to Eat Kimchi (includes Korean Recipes)

January 15, 2019

A collage image of different kimchi dishes

10 Delicious ways to eat Kimchi using my top 10 recipes using Kimchi. From stews and stir-fries to pancakes and dumplings, these recipes with Kimchi prove just how versatile kimchi is and how kimchi makes everything taste soo good!!Kimchi lovers, I'm sharing with you 10 ways to eat ...

Instant Pot Tteokguk – Korean Rice Cake Soup

December 21, 2018

A ladle of finished tteokguk inside Instant Pot

Instant Pot Tteokguk is a great simple recipe with a rich beef broth. The beef broth for the rice cake soup usually takes a long time to make but with the Instant Pot or a pressure cooker, you can have the same flavor in much less time.Korean Rice Cake Soup Day (aka New Year's) is almost ...

Spicy Pollock Roe Stew (Al Tang or Al Jjigae)

December 18, 2018

Pollock Roe Stew (Al tang)Jjigae finished in pot

Spicy Pollock Roe Stew (Al Tang or Al Jjigae) is a wonderful hearty spicy fish egg stew that is bursting with flavors of the sea while having that unique mix of Korean flavors that are hard to tell what's in it but it just tastes really really good. This is a dish that's hard to replicate and have ...

10 Kimchi Recipes with Different Vegetables (Part II)

December 12, 2018

photo collage of different Kimchis for 10 kimchi recipes

10 Kimchi Recipes using different vegetables including Korean cabbage, regular green cabbage, radish, baby radish, cucumber and more. Vegan and fresh quick kimchi (Geotjeori) included. You'll love them all!If you like to eat kimchi, you're probably familiar with the classic Baechu 배추 ...

What is Kimchi, How to make it and Is it good for you?

December 8, 2018

Photo collage of 13 different kimchi dish varieties (Guide 101)

Kimchi is such an important part of Korean cuisine that I've always wanted to share more about it - beyond just recipes. I share all there is to learn about this wonderful Korean pickle dish including a general overview of how it's made, its health benefits, how to ferment and store them properly. ...

13 Best Korean Desserts (Traditional and Modern)

December 4, 2018

13 Best Korean desserts from traditional to modern. Get time-tested recipes for classic favorites like sweet rice cakes and tea cookies fit for royalty. And have fun recreating popular street snacks like shaved ice and sponge candy at home. Do you have a sweet tooth? Make these traditional ...