Musaengchae (Spicy Radish Salad)

November 17, 2019
This Korean spicy radish salad is an easy side dish (banchan) to put together. It can be a quick substitute for kimchi and is great in bibimbap.
Korean spicy radish salad

It’s that time of year again! Korean radish, mu (or moo), is in season! I’ve posted several radish dishes before, such as kkakdugi (cubed radish kimchi), dongchimi (radish water kimchi), muguk (radish soup), and munamul (stir-fried and steamed radish). Here, I made a popular side dish called musaengchae (무생채). Continue reading

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Chicken Stir Fry with Kale and Mushrooms

November 11, 2019
Chicken stir fry with kale and mushrooms in a brown ceramic bowl

This chicken stir-fry with kale and mushrooms is a quick healthy one-pot meal! The stir fry sauce is so versatile that you can use it with any meat and/or vegetables in the fridge. Perfect on a busy weeknight! This chicken stir fry recipe is a variation of dak yachae bokkeum (닭야채볶음). Dak (닭) is chicken, yachae is vegetable, and bokkeum (볶음) Continue reading

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Traditional Kimchi (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)

November 4, 2019
cut traditional kimchi in a green plate

This Korean kimchi recipe shows you everything you need to know about how to make traditional cabbage kimchi. With this small batch recipe, you’ll find it not that difficult to make good authentic kimchi at home.  What is kimchi? Kimchi (김치) is a collective term for vegetable dishes that have been salted, seasoned, and fermented. The Continue reading

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Gyeran Mari (Korean Egg Roll)

October 27, 2019
Gyeran Mari (Korean Rolled Eggs)

This Korean rolled egg recipe is made with chopped carrot and scallion. It’s a popular side dish, especially for a lunch box, that you can easily whip up in no time! What is gyeran mari? Gyeran mari (계란말이), literally translated to egg roll, is Korean-style rolled omelette. It's usually served as a side dish for any meal, not just breakfast, and Continue reading

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Anchovy Broth for Korean Cooking

October 6, 2019
Korean anchovy broth in a measuring cup

Anchovy broth is essential in Korean cooking. Learn the basics of making anchovy broth to enhance flavors of your stews, soups, and other dishes.   What is Korean anchovy broth Anchovy broth  (myeolchi yuksu, 멸치육수) is essential in Korean cooking. It's a traditional base for many soups, stews and other dishes. If you've been following Continue reading

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Seolleongtang (Ox Bone Soup)

September 29, 2019
Boiling hot ox bone soup in an earthen ware

This post demystifies seolleongtang so you can make this restaurant favorite at home. A few dollars’ worth of beef bones make lots of rich and nourishing soup. What is Seolleongtang  Seolleongtang is a milky beef bone soup that's made by boiling down ox leg bones for several hours until the broth becomes rich and creamy white. This broth Continue reading

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Sigeumchi Namul (Korean Spinach Side Dish)

September 23, 2019
Sigeumchi namul recipe 350x350 - Sigeumchi Namul (Korean Spinach Side Dish)

Sigeumchi namul is an easy Korean side dish (banchan) made with spinach. Simply blanch the spinach and season it. This recipe shows different ways to season the spinach.   Sigeumchi namul (시금치나물) is a simple Korean side dish (banchan, 반찬) made with spinach. Namul is the general term that refers to a seasoned vegetable dish, and sigeumchi Continue reading

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Songpyeon (Half-moon Shaped Rice Cake)

September 9, 2019
Korean half-moon shape rice cakes in yellow, green and white colors

Songpyeon is a must-have Chuseok delicacy. These little rice cakes are stuffed with sweet fillings. Learn how to make songpyeon with natural food coloring options!   What is Chuseok Chuseok (추석) is coming up! It's one of the two most celebrated traditional holidays together with the lunar New Year Day (Seollal, 설날). Also referred to as Continue reading

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Galbijjim (Braised Beef Short Ribs)

August 25, 2019
Korean braised beef short ribs in a bowl

Galbijjim (kalbijjim) is a Korean traditional braised beef short ribs dish in a rich sauce. You can make these tender, succulent short ribs at home with this easy, authentic recipe!  What is galbijjim Galbijjim (or kalbijjim, kalbi jjim) is braised beef short ribs, which is typically served on traditional holidays and special occasions Continue reading

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Oiji Muchim (Spicy Seasoned Cucumber Pickles)

August 12, 2019
Red spicy seasoned Korean pickle slices

Oiji muchim is a simple side dish made with Korean pickled cucumbers, oiji! It's crunchy, chewy, spicy and deliciously salty. Oiji muchim (오이지 무침) is a simple side dish made with oiji, Korean cucumber pickles! Fermented simply in salt water, oiji is a traditional way to preserve cucumbers beyond their growing season. During fermentation, a Continue reading

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