Korean Bapsang

15 Chuseok Recipes

September 25, 2020

Chuseok (추석) is coming up! It’s a major traditional holiday in Korea, which is celebrated over 3 days. Also referred to as Hangawi (한가위), it falls on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Outside Korea, Chuseok is also known as a Mid-Autumn Festival or Korean Thanksgiving.

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Jangjorim (Soy Braised Beef)

September 20, 2020

Jangjorim is a soy-braised beef dish. It's a slightly sweet, salty side dish that goes well with any Korean meal! Jangjorim (장조림) is a soy-braised beef dish. It's a slightly sweet and salty dish that's meant to be eaten in small amounts as a basic side dish, mitbanchan (밑반찬). As such, a little bit of meat goes a long way. Continue reading

Filed Under: Meat, Recipes, Side Dish Tagged With: banchan, beef, Braised, side dish, soy sauce 30 Comments

Quick Dongchimi (Radish Water Kimchi)

August 31, 2020

Dongchimi is a mild water-based radish kimchi. During fermentation, acidity and sweetness develop, producing a tangy, refreshing broth. What is dongchimi? Dongchimi (동치미) is a mild water-based kimchi. It's typically made in late fall with a small variety of white radish called dongchimi mu during kimjang (kimchi making season) and eaten during Continue reading

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Dubu Jorim (Braised Tofu)

August 16, 2020

Dubu jorim is a tofu dish that's braised in a simple sauce. With this simple recipe, you can easily turn your tofu into a flavorful side dish. Continue reading

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Korean BBQ Pork Ribs

August 11, 2020

Tender, moist and flavorful Korean BBQ pork ribs! Choose from two different marinades --sweet and savory or spicy. These Korean marinated baby back ribs are tender, moist, and flavorful! You can choose from two different marinades - sweet and savory or spicy. Continue reading

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Gamja Jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)

August 6, 2020

Gamja jorim is an easy Korean side dish made with potatoes and a few basic ingredients! What is gamja jorim? Gamja jorim (감자조림) is a braised potato dish. It’s a popular side dish at home and restaurants and for home-packed lunch boxes. Continue reading

Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetables Tagged With: Braised, potatoes, soy sauce 32 Comments

Hobak Bokkeum (Stir-fried Zucchini)

July 30, 2020

A simple Korean side dish you can make with abundant summer zucchinis! It's also great in bibimbpap. Continue reading

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Gochujang Jjigae (Gochujang Stew with Zucchini)

July 26, 2020

Korean gochujang stew with zucchini and potato

Gochujang adds lots of spicy, robust flavors to this simple stew made with summer zucchini and potatoes. You'll love it if you like Korean stews. This gochujang jjigae (고추장 찌개) with zucchini is especially popular in summer when zucchinis are abundant and tasty. It's a family favorite! Continue reading

Filed Under: Recipes, Stew, Vegetables Tagged With: clams, gochujang, jjigae, stew, zucchini 19 Comments

Jangajji (Vegetable Pickles)

July 20, 2020

Vegetable pickles made with a simple brine with 3 ingredients -- soy sauce, vinegar and sugar! These Korean pickles are quick, delicious and crunchy! Continue reading

Filed Under: Recipes, Side Dish, Vegetables, Vegetarian dish Tagged With: cucumbers, onion, pickles, pickling, soy sauce, vinegar 11 Comments