Stir-fried Garlic Scapes (Maneuljjong Bokkeum)

May 18, 2019
A simple Korean banchan made with spring garlic scapes! This delicious side dish takes less than 20 minutes to whip up. 
Fresh garlic chives shown with a bowl of stir-fried garlic chives
 

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 sweet. 

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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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Jjimdak (Korean Braised chicken)

March 17, 2019
Jjimdak (Soy braised chicken)

Here’s how to make a hearty, flavorful Korean braised chicken dish, called jjimdak! It's very easy to make at home with a few basic ingredients! Simply omit the chili peppers for a mild version. Jjimdak (찜닭) is a braised chicken dish. Jjim generally refers to dishes that are steamed, stewed or braised in a sauce, and dak means chicken. These Continue reading

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Gyeranjjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)

March 4, 2019
Gyeran jjim (Korean steamed eggs)

Gyeranjjim is a Korean savory egg custard dish. It's a popular side dish that goes well with any Korean meal. Try it with this easy recipe!   Gyeranjjim (계란찜) is a Korean savory egg custard dish. Gyeran means eggs, and jjim refers to a steamed dish. Eggs are also called dalgyal (달걀) in Korean, so this dish is also called dalgyaljjim Continue reading

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Hotteok (Sweet Korean Pancakes)

February 19, 2019
Hotteok (Sweet Korean Pancakes)

Hotteok is a popular Korean street snack. You can make hotteok at home with a few basic ingredients. It’s delicious with lots of healthy seeds and nuts! Who wouldn’t love biting into a golden fried dough filled with a gooey brown sugar syrup and nuts from a street cart or stall on a cold winter day? Eaten hot off the griddle, hotteok (호떡, Continue reading

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Tteok Mandu Guk (Rice Cake Soup with Dumplings)

February 4, 2019
Tteok Mandu Guk (Rice Cake Soup with Dumplings)

Make this warm, soothing bowl of rice cake soup with dumplings for your New Year celebration! It's also a great comfort food any time of year. The recipe shows how to make a quick Korean beef broth, but use any broth/stock you prefer. Happy Lunar New Year! Tomorrow is Lunar New Year (Seollal, 설날)! Although we eat tteokguk all year round, Continue reading

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Vegetable Broth for Korean Cooking

February 3, 2019
Vegetable broth in a jar and a measuring cup

Learn how to make Korean vegetable broth for your Korean soups and stews! It's super easy to make and requires very few ingredients. In my previous post, 15 Korean Vegan Recipes, I mentioned that many classic Korean dishes can easily be veganized. You can make the dishes like bibimbap or japchae vegan simply by omitting the meat and the egg. Continue reading

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15 Korean Vegan Recipes

January 22, 2019
a list of 15 Korean Vegan Recipes

A collection of easy, delicious Korean vegan recipes! Happy New Year! According to the news media, 2019 will be "the Year of the Vegan.” For those of you who are looking for Korean vegan recipes, here's a collection of easy, delicious recipes! From kimchi to noodles, this list features a nice variety of recipes for your Korean vegan table! Even Continue reading

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