Yaksik (Sweet Rice with Dried Fruits and Nuts)

October 18, 2020

Yaksik is a popular rice cake that’s made with sweet rice (aka glutinous rice), dried fruits and nuts. It’s easy to make with your Instant Pot or electric rice cooker. 

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What is yaksik?

Yaksik (약식) is a type of rice cake that’s made with sweet rice (aka glutinous rice) as well as nuts and dried fruit such as chestnuts, jujubes (daechu, 대추), and pine nuts (jat, 잣). It’s a delicious dessert or snack that’s healthy and filling! I love it as a breakfast with a cup of coffee.

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Beet Songpyeon

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Korean half moon shape rice cakes in two colors - white and red

Songpyeon, half-moon shaped rice cake, is a must-have Chuseok delicacy. The sweet, earthy flavor of beets, and their vibrant red color works beautifully with the songpyeon dough. The weather has cooled down, the trees are changing colors, and the persimmons in my backyard are ripening. I absolutely love this time of year! Over the Continue reading

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15 Chuseok Recipes

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a collection of Korean thanksgiving recipes

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Jangjorim (Soy Braised Beef)

September 20, 2020
Korean soy braised beef side dish

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

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Quick Dongchimi (Radish Water Kimchi)

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Radish water kimchi recipe

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)

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Korean braised tofu recipe

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

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Korean BBQ Pork Ribs

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Korean BBQ pork ribs

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)

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Korean soy braised potatoes

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

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Hobak Bokkeum (Stir-fried Zucchini)

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

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