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14 Korean Soup Soy Sauce Recipes (Guk Ganjang)

Last updated on July 1, 2019. Originally published on May 3, 2019 By JinJoo 3 Comments

collage image of 4 different pics of dishes using korean soup soy sauce

Korean Soup Soy Sauce (Guk Ganjang) is not very well known but is a must in any kind of authentic Korean cooking because most Korean soups are seasoned with it. It is also used to add incredible umami flavor to Korean stews and many vegetable side dishes (namul). Korean Soup Soy Sauce or Guk Ganjang (국간장) is a unique Korean soy sauce that you may not heard of before. Most of us are ...

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Cucumber Kimchi with Chives – Vegan

Last updated on August 15, 2019. Originally published on July 8, 2017 By JinJoo 14 Comments

Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Kimchi) closeup

Cucumber Kimchi (오이김치 Oi Kimchi) is the most delicious and refreshing summer Kimchi of all Kimchis. The crunchy texture and the refreshing taste of cucumbers are perfectly preserved in this fabulous Korean Cucumber Kimchi that is Vegan and Gluten Free. Cucumber Kimchi is also one of those Kimchi's that are rarely served at restaurants or sold at markets. Why? I am not totally sure but my guess is ...

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Yaksik (약식) – Korean sweet rice dessert

Last updated on August 28, 2019. Originally published on May 6, 2011 By JinJoo 24 Comments

Yaksik - Korean Sweet Rice Dessert

Here it is - FINALLY a Yaksik recipe that I'm happy with. One that's easy and quick but also authentic tasting. I wanted to post about Yaksik much sooner but the recipe I got from my mother-in-law takes about 8 hours (not including the time to soak the rice in water) which was just too time consuming for anyone to really try. I  have to confess that I couldn't even get myself to try it!!! There ...

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I always try to make my recipes detailed and accurate so that anyone can cook. So I hope you will try making some today and let me know how it you like it! Bon Appétit!

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS, MSG & GLUTEN FREE

–Nutritional Facts in my recipe cards are provided as an estimate and may not be accurate. Due to different brands of ingredients having different nutritional values, the values I provide here may be different from your preparation.
– MSG & Corn Syrup FREE – these are never used in my recipes
– Gluten Free recipe assumes you are using gluten free soy sauce (since many soy sauces contain gluten or wheat).

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