Koreans have accumulated great knowledge through hundreds of years of finding foods that heal. In this post, I share about Korean ingredients and recipes that help with digestion and gut including scientific sources that support the various claims. 7 Korean Ingredients for your Digestion and Gut NOTE - I am not a medical professional so please seek the advice of a professional first if you ...
Korean Vegetable Dishes
Due to long winters, Koreans have developed incredible methods for preserving and cooking vegetables even when everything is frozen outside. Vegetables are a very important part of a Korean meal, often served as side dishes including Kimchi or pickles that have been preserved through fermentation.
Gamja Jeon, Oi Muchim and Sukju Namul are some common everyday side dishes that are completely vegan. Mak Kimchi and Cucumber Jangahjji are also two very popular fermented vegetables that are also often served with meals.
Steamed Perilla Leaves (Kkaennip Jjim)
Steamed Perilla leaves or Kkaennip Jjim is a wonderful summertime Korean side dish. Quickly steamed to make the leaves tender while the light seasoning allows you to fully enjoy the fantastic flavor of the aromatic Perilla leaves. Ready in less than 10 minutes! VG, GF Steamed Perilla leaves (깻잎찜 Kkaennip Jjim) was something I knew I would be making this summer because I planted a little too ...
Summer Vegetarian Dumplings (Hobak Pyeonsu)
Vegetarian Dumplings (Hobak Pyeonsu) are an amazingly light and incredibly delicious Korean steamed mandu. It is perfect for the hot summer. With no added garlic or green onions, it's also a well-known dish in the Korean temple food cuisine. Vegetarian Dumplings are not very common kind of Korean dumplings or mandu but it has recently been more available due to the rise in popularity in ...
Vegetable Tempura
Do you like a good crispy Vegetable Tempura? I DO!! Did you think making really crispy and airy tempura at home was IMPOSSIBLE?? Wrong. Use my tempura recipe and you can make perfectly crispy and light tempura at home every time. So... there's something that I have never figured out. Why can't most Japanese restaurants in the US serve Tempura that is really crispy, light and airy?? I mean, ...
33 Vegan and Gluten-Free Korean Recipes
Vegan and gluten-free Korean recipes that you can easily make at home, including salads, side dishes, rice and noodles, desserts, and even kimchi. So you can make a whole meal with these recipes and now everyone can enjoy Korean food! Just because you're on a vegan and/or gluten-free diet doesn't mean you should miss out on Korean food! Or if you have a friend or family member ...
Bibim Guksu – Korean Spicy Cold Noodles in 20 minutes!
Bibim Guksu is a great simple cold noodle dish that just hits the spot when you are craving something delicious yet light and refreshing. My Sweet Spicy Apple Gochujang bibim sauce has the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, tangy and umami and it's simply made in the blender too! Bibim Guksu or Korean mixed noodles with spicy gochujang sauce was our family's most favorite summertime weekend ...
Best Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) – Authentic and Amazing
Japchae is a classic Korean Glass Noodle dish that is served as a side dish or appetizer. Mild in flavor, this is a great first dish to try if you never had Korean food before. This Japchae recipe is traditional and authentic - exactly how my family made it for years, so Enjoy! Japchae is a very popular Korean glass noodle side dish that's made with vegetables and also sometimes meat. If ...
Kongnamul Muchim (Spicy Soybean Sprouts)
Kongnamul Muchim (Spicy Soybean Sprouts side dish) that is saucy and delicious! If you love things with a little kick, you will love this recipe. Great healthy dish to have with any meal as a side but also wonderful on its own with just rice. Kongnamul Muchim that is spicy, garlicky and nutty... swimming in its own flavorful juice is a totally different take on the classic Korean Soybean ...
Soybean Sprouts Side Dish (Kongnamul Muchim)
Soybean Sprouts side dish (Kongnamul Muchim) is probably one of the most popular banchan in Korean cuisine and the most often served side dish in restaurants. This EASY 12 minute, non-spicy soybean sprouts recipe is loved by all Koreans young and old. It is also a must ingredient for bibimbap. Soybean sprouts or Kongnamul is sort of like green beans on an American dinner table ...
15 Korean Vegetable Side Dishes (Banchan)
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 ...