The last time I took part in Kimjang (Korean tradition for making a lot of Kimchi to last through the winter months) was when I was still living at home in ... Read More
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Green Cabbage Kimchi (양배추 김치 Yangbaechu Kimchi)
Green Cabbage Kimchi (Yangbaechu Kimchi) is simple and easy kimchi to make, especially if you are a beginner to kimchi-making. Whenever I think about making ... Read More
Korean Seasoning Sauces II – 4 Yangnyumjang Recipes for Seasoning
Korean Seasoning Sauces (Yangyeom Jang or Yangnyum Jang) In my attempt to categorize/analyze Korean sauces, I have divided the sauces into 2 groups: Korean ... Read More
Life in Korea – It’s a small world
Life is somewhat better now. The weather is also finally cooling down and I finally feel like cooking again. Yesterday was the first night in a long time where ... Read More
Korean Sauces I (3 Recipes For Dipping)
Korean Sauce Recipes Just like many other cuisines, Korean sauces play an important role in Korean cooking. The same kind of sauce is used in many different ... Read More
Korean Seasonings – A Comprehensive List (양념 Yang nyeom)
It's only been a few days since my arrival in Seoul but I just couldn't wait any longer to post-- The last couple months have been a very exhausting but also a ... Read More
Soy maple glazed anchovies (멸치 볶음 Myulchi Bokkeum)
I am actually best known for my Myulchi or Myoelchi Bokkeum among my friends and family. This Korean anchovy side dish is probably one of the dish I make the ... Read More
Crispy Zucchini Pancakes (호박부침개 Hobak buchimgae)
Zucchini Pancakes or Buchimgae is such a simple dish and yet the many possible variations makes it a must have in your everyday repertoire of Korean recipes. It ... Read More
Know Your Beef Cut!
Beef Cuts: Korean vs American I recently bought some brisket from an American grocery store. But when I brought it home and cooked it, it looked and tasted ... Read More
Hearty Korean Beef Soup (고깃국 Gogiguk/Kokiguk)
This Korean Beef Soup or Gogiguk (고깃국) is probably one of the simplest soups to make ever. It is also one of the most important to learn because it can be the ... Read More