Hobak Jeon (Pan-fried Zucchini in Egg Batter)
These hobak jeon (Korean zucchini fritters) are pan-fried quickly in egg batter. They are delicious with summer’s abundant zucchinis! Zucchini season is here! Are you growing any? I have a few plants...
View ArticleSamgyupsal sukju bokkeum (Stir fried pork belly and bean sprouts)
Stir-fried pork belly with bean sprouts from Korean Drama Itaewon Class. It’s quick, easy and delicious! In my first Korean drama series post, we took a look at the dishes featured in the award-winning...
View ArticleGaji Hobak Muchim (Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini)
Lightly seasoned with a soy sauce based sauce, this grilled eggplant and zucchini side dish is simple and delicious! The summer may be coming to an end, but summer vegetables are still abundant in my...
View ArticleKkaennip Kimchi (Perilla Kimchi)
Kkaennip kimchi is a quick and easy kimchi you can make with fragrant perilla leaves. My kkaennip (깻잎) plants have been thriving all summer this year! In Korean homes, there can never be too many of...
View ArticleYeoneojang (Soy Marinated Raw Salmon)
Yeoneojang is a raw salmon dish that’s marinated in a soy sauce based marinade. You’ll love this buttery salmon that’s deliciously savory! Yeoneojang (연어장) is a raw salmon dish marinated in a mild...
View Article15 Recipes that Use Gochujang
This post contains affiliate links. I earn a commission if you make purchases through those links. See my disclosure policy. 15 delicious dishes that get a salty, savory, sweet, and spicy taste from...
View ArticleKorean Drama Food – Crash Landing on You
For you Korean drama and food lovers, I’m excited to take a look at the dishes featured in Crash Landing On You! For our Korean drama food series, we took a look at the dishes featured in Itaewon Class...
View ArticleHow to Make Gochujang
This is how my mother used to make her gochujang! It’s the traditional way. Making gochujang from scratch is easier than you might think. Hope you try it. What is gochujang? Gochujang (고추장) is Korean...
View ArticleKorean Pantry Seasoning Ingredients
This is a list of the Korean pantry seasoning essentials. Find out what they are, how they are used, which products to buy, and how to store them. Seasonings are called yangnyeom (양념) in Korean, and...
View ArticleSikhye (Rice Punch)
Sikhye is a Korean traditional non-alcholic drink that’s made with barley malt and cooked rice. It’s refreshingly sweet and malty! What is sikhye? Known as rice drink or rice punch, sikhye (식혜) is a...
View ArticleManduguk (Korean Dumpling Soup)
Manduguk is a Korean soup made with mandu (dumplings). You can make this soup with any variation of dumplings, including pre-made store-bought ones and any flavorful broth including store-bought. The...
View ArticleBibimbap
A wholesome rice bowl of classic bibimbap vegetables, beef and a gochujang sauce! Enjoy it at home with this easy bibimbap recipe. You can omit the meat and egg for vegetarian or vegan bibimbap. What...
View ArticleGilgeori Toast (Korean Street Toast)
This veggie-packed Korean street toast is easy and delicious! Experience the streets of Korea with a few ingredients you most likely have in your fridge. Korean street toast, known as gilgeori toast...
View ArticleDakgalbi (Stir-fried Spicy Chicken)
A spicy stir-fried chicken dish made with boneless chicken pieces, rice cakes (tteokbokki tteok), green cabbage, sweet potato, and other vegetables. It’s a restaurant favorite in Korea that you can...
View ArticleKorean Fried Chicken
Korean fried chicken with a thin, crackly crust that’s glazed with a delicious soy garlic or red spicy sauce! I know you’re reading this because you love Korean fried chicken! It’s such a culinary...
View ArticleJeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Pork Bulgogi)
Spicy Korean pork bulgogi marinated in a gochujang based sauce with lots of fresh garlic and ginger! Great as an easy stir-fry dinner or for outdoor grilling. Jeyuk bokkeum (제육볶음), aka dweji bulgogi...
View ArticleDaegu Tang (Mild Cod Fish Stew)
Daegu tang (or daegu jiri) is a mild Korean fish stew made with cod fish and vegetables. Refreshingly delicious! If you think all Korean stews are spicy and pungent, you’re in for a pleasant surprise....
View ArticleSpring Vegetable Recipes
Here are some delicious Korean dishes you can make with fresh, seasonal vegetables this spring! It already is the end of April, but there are still lots of wonderful spring vegetables available now in...
View ArticleWatercress Namul
A simple Korean side dish made with watercress! It’s a great way to incorporate this healthy vegetable into your diet. As I mentioned in my sigeumchi namul post, namul is the general term that refers...
View ArticleYangpa Kimchi (Onion Kimchi)
A simple kimchi made with sweet onion! Easy, delicious, and great with Korean BBQ dishes. Onions are one of the basic ingredients in many dishes around the world. They are versatile and available all...
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