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 ...
Cucumber Kimchi with Chives – Vegan
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 ...
Yaksik (약식) – 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 ...