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
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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 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 most. So ... Read More
Crispy Zucchini Pancakes (호박부침개 Hobak buchimgae)
Zucchini Pancakes or Hobak Buchimgae is such a simple dish and yet the many possible variations makes it a must have in your everyday repertoire of Korean ... 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
Sweet and salty lotus roots (연근조림 Yeonkeun Jorim)
So what do these braised lotus roots (연근조림 Yeongeun/Yeongn/Yeonkeun Jorim) remind me of? It totally brings back fond memories from my high school days, eating ... Read More
Spicy Soy Braised Pork Ribs (돼지갈비 조림 Dwaeji Galbi Jorim)
Dwaeji Galbi Jorim is Korean braised pork ribs cooked my family style - quite salty and spicy and not at all sweet. Eating this dish always brings back my ... Read More
