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
Holiday Gift Idea: Home Made Salad Dressings
These 3 salad dressings make wonderful gifts for the holidays! I have a soy mustardy dressing for a tofu asian salad, a oniony nutty sweet sesame dressing for a ... Read More
Sauteed Burdock (우엉볶음 Woowong bokkeum)
I used to think that sauteed burdock (woowong bokkeum) was one of those dishes that one could easily live without. Maybe it was because I never had much of it ... Read More
No Crazy Kimchi – How to Ripen or Ferment Kimchi Properly
How to Ripen Kimchi Everyone has a different preference as to when Kimchi(김치) tastes the best - some love eating freshly made, raw kimchi (kind of tastes like a ... Read More
Soondubu Jjigae with Kimchi (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew)
Soondubu Jjigae with Kimchi (김치 순두부찌게) Soondubu Jjigae with Kimchi is one of the variations of the spicy soft tofu stew (순두부 찌게 Soondubu Jjigae) that I wrote ... Read More
Rice with Korean Soybean Sprouts (콩나물밥 Kongnamul Bap)
Kongnamul Bap is a classic one pot Korean rice that's cooked with soybean sprouts then mixed with yummy seasoned soy sauce. It is simple to make and is also ... Read More
Fall is here..and so are Perilla Seeds
Yup. Fall is here...and these are pictures from my recent visit to the east coast to visit my daughter. The leaves just started to change color during my visit ... Read More
Stir-fried cucumbers (오이나물 oyi namul)
This Oyi Namul(오이나물) is also sometimes called Oyi Bokkeum (오이볶음) which literally means cucumber stir fry. When you saw the name of the dish, you might have ... Read More
Pan-Fried Beef Patties (Wanja Jeon) and Stuffed Perilla Leaves (Kkaennip Jeon)
Pan-Fried Beef Patties (Wanja Jeon) and Stuffed Perilla Leaves (Kkaennip Jeon) Wanja Jeon and Kkaennip Jeon are easy to make and produces a great side dish to ... Read More
Dried Pollock Soup – Bugeo Guk (북어국)
Dried Pollock Soup or Bugeo Guk is a wonderful soothing soup that's not just soothing in taste but also nutritionally known to be a detoxing soup among Koreans. ... Read More
