Korean vegetable side dishes (banchan) to go with any meals. Simple and easy to make, these dishes are light and nutritious and are especially great with BBQ for a balance of flavors and texture. 15 of the most popular Korean vegetable side dishes (also known as "banchan") that you can effortlessly make at home for the whole family to enjoy. You don't have to wait for your next trip to a ...
Bibimbap – Korean Rice Bowl with Vegetables and Meat
Bibimbap is a traditional Korean rice bowl with vegetables and meat all mixed together in a yummy spicy gochujang based bibimbap sauce. What makes bibimbap so good is the combination of spicy, savory and slightly sweet flavors with a variety of textures that come from the different vegetables.Bibimbap - What it means Bibimbap was traditionally also called Gol-dong-ban 골동반 in Hanja which ...
Bossam – Korean Boiled Pork Belly Wrap
Bossam is a crunchy cabbage wrap filled with unctuous Korean boiled pork belly and refreshing spicy radish salad. Great as a one dish meal but also great for parties, you just can't stop eating it, especially if you are a pork and kimchi lover.When I think of Bossam, I think of Kimjang because it was traditionally eaten around Kimjang (in the fall, Koreans make kimchi to last through ...
Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew)
Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew) is a wonderfully hearty kimchi stew that has become really popular since its creation after the Korean war. If you love Kimchi, this is a MUST-TRY EASY dish.The History of Budae Jjigae After the Korean war, the US military stayed behind and setup bases in several locations throughout Korea. Usually near these bases, one could buy American products ...
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Hello everyone!First, the picture above is a snapshot I took in Korea in the fall. Rice fields in Korea turn a beautiful golden color when it is close to harvest. And I was lucky to catch this moment where the dragonfly (잠자리 Jamjari) was coming in for a landing!YAY!!! The dragon fly has landed!!Anyway, I hope you are all having a good summer so far. I am doing pretty well but very ...
Korean Cold Cucumber Soup (Oi-Naengguk)
Korean Cold Cucumber Soup (Oi-Naengguk) is the most refreshing and cooling summer food that is low calorie but loaded with nutrients. Gluten free and vegan, it can be ready in just a few minutes with simple ingredients.Oi Naeng Guk (Korean Cold Cucumber soup) reminds me of my years in Florida because this was the first soup I learned to make as a newly wed. Summers in Florida was so hot ...
Korean Royal Court Cuisine Food fit for a Queen! (at Jihwaja)
Korean Royal Court Cuisine food fit for a Queen's 60th Birthday Party!! Join me for another amazing 8 course Royal Degustation Course at Jihwaja restaurant in Seoul.Korean Royal Court Cuisine ( 궁중음식 Gungjung Eumsik) meal that was reconstructed from the actual banquet menu for Queen mother of King Jeongjo at her 60th birthday party which was actually in 1795. That was what I was treated to - ...
Korean Green Onion Salad (Pa Muchim)
Korean Green Onion Salad or Pa Muchim is a must have side dish for Korean grilled meats. It is a really simple dish but it brings out the flavor of your meat while cutting out the fatty taste. Gluten free and ready in 10 minutes or less!Korean Green Onion Salad or Korean Scallion Salad (Pa Muchim 파무침) is just too simple and easy to make that I almost feel embarrassed to call it a recipe. ...
Ultimate Guide to Makgeolli – Tastes and Content
Makgeolli is a traditional Korean rice wine that was traditionally home brewed. The complex and robust flavors of this drink pairs wonderfully with all Korean foods but most wonderfully with flavorful foods like Kimchi and Korean BBQs.What is Makgeolli? Makgeolli (막걸리) or Makkolli is a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage brewed from rice and a fermentation starter called nuruk 누룩. It is ...
15 Instant Pot Asian Recipes
15 Instant Pot Asian recipes that make cooking easier and put a meal on the table a lot quicker. From Asian soups and curries to rice and noodles, these convenient and delicious recipes are great whether you're cooking for one or the entire family!I present to you the top 15 Instant Pot Asian recipes to try at home! As a pressure cooker, slow cooker, and rice cooker all rolled into one, ...