Tangsuyuk (Sweet and Sour Beef or Pork)
Tangsuyuk is a popular Korean-Chinese sweet and sour pork (or beef) dish! Learn how to make this crispy deep-fried meat in a delicious sweet and tangy sauce at home with this easy to follow recipe....
View ArticleHaemul Sundubu Jjigae (Seafood Soft Tofu Stew)
This bubbling hot, hearty stew is made with extra soft tofu (sundubu or soondubu) and seafood. It cooks up so fast, making it perfect for a weeknight meal! The Korean stew (jjigae, 찌개) made with...
View ArticleMenus for Korean Dinner Parties
The holiday season is upon us! I’m sure many of you are planning holiday gatherings with family and friends. For your convenience, I put together some menu ideas for a Korean dinner party. This is an...
View ArticleOjingeo Bokkeum (Korean Spicy Stir-fried Squid)
Ojingeo bokkeum is a spicy stir-fried squid dish. Ojingeo is squid, and bokkeum refers to the dishes that are stir-fried. If you love squid and spicy food, this flavor packed dish is easy to make with...
View ArticleDakjuk (Korean Chicken Porridge)
Porridge is hugely popular in Korea as a breakfast or a light meal. This creamy porridge made with chicken is one of the best when it comes to comfort food, especially on cold winter days! Are you a...
View ArticleKimchi Mandu (Kimchi Dumplings)
These Korean dumplings filled with a kimchi mixture are highly popular in Korea. If you like kimchi, you’ll love this dumpling recipe. Kimchi adds tons of spicy and savory flavors! What’s your favorite...
View Article15 Korean Vegan Recipes
A collection of easy, delicious Korean vegan recipes! Happy New Year! According to the news media, 2019 will be “the Year of the Vegan.” For those of you who are looking for Korean vegan recipes,...
View ArticleVegetable Broth for Korean Cooking
Learn how to make Korean vegetable broth for your Korean soups and stews! It’s super easy to make and requires very few ingredients. In my previous post, 15 Korean Vegan Recipes, I mentioned that many...
View ArticleTteok Mandu Guk (Rice Cake Soup with Dumplings)
Make this warm, soothing bowl of rice cake soup with dumplings for your New Year celebration! The recipe shows how to make a quick Korean beef broth. Happy Lunar New Year! Tomorrow is Lunar New Year...
View ArticleHotteok (Sweet Korean Pancakes)
You can make this popular Korean sweet street snack called hotteok at home with this easy to follow recipe! It’s delicious with lots of healthy seeds and nuts! Who wouldn’t love biting into a golden...
View ArticleGyeranjjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)
Gyeranjjim is a Korean savory egg custard dish. It’s a popular side dish that goes well with any Korean meal. It’s quick and easy to make! Gyeranjjim (계란찜) is a Korean savory egg custard dish. Gyeran...
View ArticleJjimdak (Korean Braised chicken)
Here’s how to make a hearty, flavorful Korean braised chicken dish, jjimdak! It’s very easy to make at home with a few basic ingredients! Simply omit the chili peppers for a mild version. Jjimdak (찜닭)...
View ArticleMyulchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Anchovies)
Myulchi bokkeum (or myeolchi bokkeum) is a popular side dish (banchan) in Korea. The stir-fried anchovies are sweet, savory, sticky and crunchy! This easy recipe also shows how to make it a bit spicy....
View ArticleBulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)
Korean BBQ beef, bulgogi, is very easy to make at home with a few basic ingredients, and the thinly sliced beef doesn’t take long to marinate. Here’s everything you need to know about how to make the...
View ArticleKongjang (Soy Braised Soybeans)
Kongjang is a classic side dish that’s made by braising soybeans in a sweet and savory liquid. It’s a popular banchan that’s easy to make with a few ingredients. Kongjang (콩장), also called kongjaban...
View ArticleStir-fried Garlic Scapes (Maneuljjong Bokkeum)
A simple Korean banchan made with spring garlic scapes! This delicious side dish takes less than 20 minutes to whip up. Garlic scapes (maneuljjong – 마늘쫑 ) are in season. I got a bunch from a Korean...
View ArticleSpicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Gochujang Saewu Gui)
Easy spicy grilled shrimp flavored with a deeply savory gochujang sauce! The marinade is so easy to prepare, and the shrimp cook up very quickly. It’ll be perfect as a weeknight meal or a simple...
View ArticleKorean Chicken Salad with Pine Nut Dressing
This simple chicken salad recipe is made with shredded breast meat and a Korean pine nut dressing! It’s a healthy dish you can easily make for a quick lunch. Or, double/triple the recipe for a potluck...
View ArticleShrimp Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing (Saewu Naengchae)
This simple and refreshing Korean shrimp salad is packed with flavors and heat! It’s an easy recipe that’s perfect as an elegant starter, side dish or light meal! Here’s another great Korean-style...
View ArticleKimchi Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles with Kimchi)
Got kimchi in the fridge! Try making this spicy, slightly sweet, savory and tangy cold noodle dish. It’s simply made with kimchi and a few staple seasoning ingredients! What do you make for lunch, or...
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