Omurice is short for Omelette Rice which is fried rice wrapped in egg instead of other stuffings like ham and cheese. Omurice comes from two words, omelette + rice. The dish originally comes from Japanese cuisine but it has become so popular in Korea over time that now it has become a part of Korean cuisine. In particular, it is usually a part of a Korean food category called Bunsik. Now, ...
Happy Early Summer!! – A Quick Update
Good morning! (at least where I am, it's still morning.. ;) ) In case you are wondering.. I'm doing great! Thank you for wondering!! I have been just really busy with a lot of things and I was feeling bad that I have not posted for over a week, I thought I would write up a quick update first. I somehow feel very disconnected whenever I go for a long time without a post - is it just me? Tell ...
Water Kimchi (물김치 Mul Kimchi) with Watermelon Radish
WATER KIMCHI may not really sound appetizing but it is absolutely refreshing and delicious. Water kimchi really doesn't involve a lot of ingredients but it comes out so fabulous - so refreshing and belly cleansing deliciousness. There's a phrase that Koreans use to describe a taste sensation like this - "속이 확 뚤린다" - which basically means it feels like my stomach is totally clearing. I guess a ...
Easy Instant Pot Galbitang (Short Rib Soup)
Galbitang (Korean Short Rib Soup) cooked in Instant Pot in just 30 minutes! Korean Galbitang soup usually takes hours to boil on a regular stove top and I sometimes end up cooking too much because I get distracted and forget. Sad... But, wait, did I say you can make that same soup in just 30 minutes after you start cooking??!! (Disclaimer - This is in addition to soaking ribs in water for 30 min ...
Kkakdugi – Cubed Radish Kimchi Recipe
Kkakdugi or Cubed Radish Kimchi is probably the 2nd most popular kimchi in Korea, next to Baechu (Cabbage) Kimchi. Part of the reason for the popularity is because Kkakdugi is a very easy and quick Kimchi to make - just in 30 minutes or so. So, if you have never made Kimchi before, this is a great one to start with. It is also popular because, of course, it is very tasty. In my opinion, the best ...
My Top 13 Best Seoul Restaurants – from Humble to Fancy!
Top 13 Best Seoul Restaurants (and Seongnam)! Or should I say JinJoo's top 13 FAVORITE Seoul restaurants?? But however you want to call it, these are just simply the Best Seoul Restaurants in my opinion. Please note, the listing is in random order as I find it almost impossible to rank these restaurants together as they are quite different. Recently, Stay.com contacted me letting me know that ...
Garlic Scapes Stir Fry with Dried Shrimp (Maneuljjong Saewoo Bokkeum)
Garlic Scapes lightly stir fried with dried shrimp is just sooo good. Garlic scapes or Maneuljjong 마늘쫑 is one of those vegetables that is still only available for a short period of time (May and June) in a year. I am old enough to remember the days when most vegetables and fruits were seasonal and the change of seasons brought excitement to me, dreaming about how fabulous strawberries would be or ...
Kalbi – Easy Korean Short Ribs Blender Marinade for BBQ!
Kalbi or Galbi (Korean Short Ribs) - however you want to spell it, it is simply the best way to eat short ribs on the BBQ. I don't know why I never wrote a separate post just on Kalbi. I wrote a Summer BBQ Party post some time ago and shared a Kalbi recipe there but I just don't have a good explanation why I never posted a stand alone one. In addition to the fact that this post has my latest ...
Easy Chicken Bulgogi (Dak Bulgogi) for BBQ
Chicken Bulgogi that is crazy delicious and not spicy. Try this for your BBQ this Spring! Chicken Bulgogi is often made with a spicy marinade which means gochujang is involved. The flavors of this type of spicy chicken bulgogi are pretty similar to Pork Bulgogi. But, recently, I was asked to develop a non-spicy version for a client and although it took a few tries, it came out so yummy and easy, ...
Best Korean Temple Food Restaurant in Seoul – Balwoo Gongyang
Korean Temple Food restaurant Balwoo Gongyang is a Micheline star restaurant in Seoul that serves the most delightful creations. Korean Temple Food was one of those things I really wanted to experience during my visit to Seoul in March. So, I set aside a day for myself to experience Korean temple food and also just to explore the Bukchon Village area. Luckily, Balwoo Gongyang ...
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