Tangsuyuk (Sweet and Sour Beef or Pork)

November 4, 2018
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. 

sweet and sour beef in a sweet and sour sauce

Tangsuyuk (탕수육) is crispy deep-fried pork (or beef) in a delightfully sweet and tangy sauce! It’s Chinese sweet and sour pork (or beef) dish adapted for Korean taste. Tangsuyuk (also spelled tangsooyuk) is another beloved Korean-Chinese dish along with the two noodle dishes – jajangmyeon and jjamppong.

Every time my family goes out to a Korean-Chinese restaurant, we almost always order a large plate of tangsuyuk to share as an appetizer.  At home, I often make this dish for special occasions or gatherings, especially when my extended family gets together. Everyone loves it!Continue reading

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15 Easy Kimchi Recipes

October 30, 2018
how to make 15 common kimchi types

It's kimchi making season in Korea! Here's a collection of 15 easy kimchi recipes you can make right now and all year round. Making good authentic kimchi at home is much easier than you think. This list has something for everyone and every season!  In late fall, Korean households make a large batch of traditional napa cabbage kimchi (배추), Continue reading

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Yangbaechu Kimchi (Green Cabbage Kimchi)

October 20, 2018

Need some quick kimchi? Or can’t find napa cabbage where you are? Try this kimchi recipe made with a head of your normal green cabbage. It’s light, crunchy, and refreshing! When napa cabbages are not in their prime season during the warm months, green cabbages (called yangbaechu in Korean, 양배추) come in handy for making kimchi. Great for Continue reading

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Jjamppong (Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup)

October 8, 2018
Korean-Chinese Spicy Noodle Soup

Jjamppong is a popular Korean-Chinese noodle soup, loaded with pork, seafood, and vegetables. The combination of all the natural ingredients creates a hearty bowl of soup that is packed with robust flavors. The spiciness will surely clear your sinuses! As the weather started to cool around here, I decided to update my jjamppong (짬뽕) recipe Continue reading

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Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

October 3, 2018
Deep fried Korean dumplings

Learn how to make Korean dumplings (mandu) with this easy-to-follow recipe! Dumplings are much easier to make than you think, especially with store-bought dumpling wrappers. Delicious and versatile, homemade dumplings are well worth the effort! I’ve been making some variation of this Korean dumpling recipe for decades. Korean dumplings are Continue reading

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Dubu Kimchi (Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi and Pork)

September 26, 2018
Kimchi strir fried with pork and served with tofu

Dubu kimchi is a popular dish made with old kimchi. This recipe is simple and easy! Stir-fry the kimchi and pork and serve with sliced tofu that has been boiled or pan-fried. Simply omit the pork to make it a meatless dish if you like.  What's your favorite way to use up aging kimchi? Dubu kimchi (두부김치) is one of many classic Korean Continue reading

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15 Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) Recipes

September 20, 2018
A collection of 15 traditional recipes for Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)

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. Families gather and celebrate the year’s harvest, paying tribute to their Continue reading

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20 Back to School Korean Recipes

September 14, 2018
a collection of kid-friendly snacks, lunch and dinner ideas

A collection of 20 back to school Korean recipes your kids will love! It's back to school time. I've put together a collection of recipes to make feeding yourself and your family fun and easy.  From Korean lunch box ideas and after-school snacks to easy kid-friendly dinners, these are some of the dishes that kids grow up Continue reading

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Gimbap (Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls)

September 7, 2018
gimbap recipe

Gimbap (or kimbap) is the most popular on-the-go meal in Korea! Learn how to make classic gimbap at home with my step-by-step guide! What is gimbap (or kimbap)?  Gimbap (김밥) is a Korean seaweed rice roll filled with a variety of delicious fillings. Gim is dried sheets of seaweed, and bap means rice.  We all grew up on these Continue reading

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Tteokbokki (Spicy Stir-fried Rice Cakes)

September 4, 2018
Korean rice cakes stir-fried in a spicy gochujang sauce

Tteokbokki, a spicy stir-fried rice cake dish, is a highly popular Korean street food and a delicious comfort food you can easily make at home. The spicy, slightly sweet, and chewy rice cakes are simply addictive! What is tteokbokki? Tteokbokki (or ddeokbokki), 떡볶이, is a beloved Korean dish with many variations and a rich history. Continue reading

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