Oiji Muchim (Spicy Seasoned Cucumber Pickles)

August 12, 2019

Oiji muchim is a simple side dish made with Korean pickled cucumbers, oiji! It’s crunchy, chewy, spicy and deliciously salty.

Red spicy seasoned Korean pickle slices

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 deep tangy flavor develops, the color turns golden yellow, and the texture becomes crunchy and slightly chewy. Oiji is a staple in Korean cuisine. Continue reading

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Oi Naengguk (Chilled Cucumber Soup)

July 14, 2019
Korean chilled cucumber soup in a glass bowl with a spoon

Oi naengguk is a classic chilled soup made with cucumber and seaweed (miyeok). It’s a refreshingly tangy soup that’s perfect for hot summer days! Oi naengguk (오이냉국) is a classic Korean chilled soup. Oi means cucumber, and naengguk means chilled soup. It’s one of those dishes that remind me of my childhood summertime meals! My mother made Continue reading

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Kimchi Bibim Guksu (Spicy Cold Noodles with Kimchi)

July 8, 2019
red spicy noodles with Kimchi, cucumbers and egg

Got kimchi in the fridge! Try making this spicy, slightly sweet, savory and tangy cold noodle dish. It's simply made with kimchi and a few staple seasoning ingredients!  What do you make for lunch, or dinner for that matter, when there seems to be nothing in your fridge? For Koreans, it's usually a dish made with kimchi because there is Continue reading

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Shrimp Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing (Saewu Naengchae)

June 23, 2019
Shrimp salad stacked up on a plate with mustard dressing

This simple and refreshing Korean shrimp salad is packed with flavors and heat! It's an easy recipe that's perfect as an elegant starter, side dish or light meal! Here’s another great Korean-style salad recipe! It’s a shrimp salad with a hot mustard (gyeoja) dressing (겨자소스), which is a classic Korean sauce. As mentioned in the chicken salad Continue reading

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Korean Chicken Salad with Pine Nut Dressing

June 9, 2019
Korean Chicken Salad on a bed of spring mix with red radish slices

This simple chicken salad recipe is made with shredded breast meat and a Korean pine nut dressing! It’s a healthy dish you can easily make for a quick lunch. Or, double/triple the recipe for a potluck or Korean BBQ party. This Korean chicken salad is made with a traditional pine nut dressing. No mayonnaise! The pine nut dressing is light, Continue reading

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Spicy Grilled Shrimp Skewers (Gochujang Saewu Gui)

May 27, 2019
Red spicy shrimp skewers in a grill pan

Easy spicy grilled shrimp flavored with a deeply savory gochujang sauce! The marinade is so easy to prepare, and the shrimp cook up very quickly. It’ll be perfect as a weeknight meal or a simple addition to your summer BBQ! Sometimes it only takes one special ingredient to give a dish a total makeover. In this recipe, that one ingredient Continue reading

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Stir-fried Garlic Scapes (Maneuljjong Bokkeum)

May 18, 2019
A bowl of stir-fried garlic chives with walnuts

A simple Korean banchan made with spring garlic scapes! This delicious side dish takes less than 20 minutes to whip up.    Garlic scapes (maneuljjong - 마늘쫑 ) are in season. I got a bunch from a Korean market for the first time this season. They are available in the late spring and early summer, when scapes are most tender and Continue reading

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Kongjang (Soy Braised Soybeans)

May 13, 2019
Soy braised soybean side dish garnished with optional sesame seeds

Kongjang is a classic side dish that's made by braising soybeans in a sweet and savory liquid. It's a popular banchan that's easy to make with a few ingredients.  Kongjang (콩장), also called kongjaban (콩자반), is a sweet and savory braised soybean dish. It's a staple side dish in Korean homes.  On weekends, I try to Continue reading

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Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

April 14, 2019
Char grilled Korean BBQ beef in a grill pan

Korean BBQ beef, bulgogi, is very easy to make at home with a few basic ingredients, and the thinly sliced beef doesn’t take long to marinate. Here’s everything you need to know about how to make the best bulgogi! This recipe also shows how to enjoy it Seoul style. Bulgogi (불고기), also known as Korean BBQ beef, is marinated thinly sliced beef. Continue reading

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Myulchi Bokkeum (Stir-fried Anchovies)

March 24, 2019
Spicy Stir-fried Dried Anchovies

Myulchi bokkeum (or myeolchi bokkeum) is a popular side dish (banchan) in Korea. The stir-fried anchovies are sweet, savory, sticky and crunchy! This easy recipe also shows how to make it a bit spicy. Myulchi bokkeum (멸치볶음), stir-fried dried anchovies, is a staple side dish in Korea. It’s one of the most common basic side dishes, called Continue reading

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