Jjapaguri with Steak from Movie Parasite

February 2, 2020

This instant noodle dish, jjapaguri (or ram-don), from the movie Parasite is getting highly popular all over the world. It’s easy to make at home and quite delicious!Korean instant ramen in black bean sauce

I know I’m a little late to the Jjapaguri (or Chapaguri, 짜파구리) party. After seeing it in the movie Parasite (Gisaengchung, 기생충), I became curious about reactions to this steak version of the popular instant noodles. Lo and behold, it took Korea by storm in 2019 since the release of the movie. And it’s rapidly spreading to the rest of the world. So, let’s jump on the Jjapaguri bandwagon and try making it!Continue reading

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10 Game Day Korean Recipes

January 29, 2020
10 Korean Recipes for Super Bowl Sunday

Here's a collection of 10 Korean party or snack dishes for your game day. Try some of these recipes for a nice change or a great addition to your standard Super Bowl fare. Are you looking for ideas for your game day party this year? How about some Korean dishes? Here, I put together 10 of my favorite party or snack dishes. Whether you have a Continue reading

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Agujjim (Spicy Braised Monkfish)

January 26, 2020
red spicy braised monkfish with soybean sprouts

This spicy braised monkfish is highly popular in Korea. The white flesh fish is tender, and the crunchy soybean sprouts nicely complement the fish with a burst of robust  flavor! Agu-jjim (아구찜), also called agwi-jjim (아귀찜), is a spicy fish dish made with agu (monkfish) and kongnamul (soybean sprouts). The white flesh underneath the red Continue reading

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Nokdujeon (Mung Bean Pancakes)

January 6, 2020
Nokdu bindaetteok (Korean savory pancakes made with mung bean batter)

Nokdujeon, aka nokdu bindaetteok, is a type of savory Korean pancake made with ground nokdu (mung beans). These crispy golden brown pancakes are soft on the inside with some crunch from the vegetables. They are deliciously nutty! In Korea and many other Asian countries, the holiday season is not over until after the lunar New Year, which Continue reading

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Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)

January 1, 2020
Korean rice cake soup with eggs

Tteokguk (or dduk guk) is Korean rice cake soup! This starchy and soothing bowl of soup is not only a New Year's tradition but is classic comfort food any time of year! Happy New Year! For Koreans, auspicious food for a prosperous New Year is definitely tteokguk (떡국) -- rice cake soup! This starchy and soothing bowl of soup is not only a New Continue reading

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Glazed Korean Meatballs (Wanja Jorim)

December 15, 2019
Cocktail meatballs served on bamboo picks

These Korean-style meatballs are glazed in a sweet and savory sauce. They are tender, moist and packed with lots of flavors! Great as cocktail meatballs for your holiday parities! Every country has some sorts of meatballs. In Korea, meatballs are called gogi wanja (고기완자) and used in soups or hotpots, egg-battered and pan-fried (wanjajeon, 완자전), Continue reading

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Haemul Pajeon (Seafood Scallion Pancake)

December 9, 2019
Korean pancake on a plate

Haemul pajeon is a popular Korean savory pancake made with scallions and seafood. With this easy scallion pancake recipe, you can enjoy your restaurant favorite at home.   Pajeon is a Korean savory pancake made with scallions. Pa means scallion, and jeon means pan-fried battered food. The most popular variation is made with seafood Continue reading

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Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeum Bap)

December 1, 2019
kimchi bokkeumbap

If you have some kimchi and rice, try this easy kimchi fried rice recipe! It's so versatile that you can add any protein you like or omit it entirely. It'll become one of your go-to easy meals.  Kimchi fried rice (kimchi bokkeumbap, 김치볶음밥) is a humble Korean dish made basically with kimchi and leftover rice. Since Korean homes almost always Continue reading

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Spicy Soup with Leftover Turkey

November 24, 2019
Red spicy Korean soup made with turkey leftovers

If you like spicy food, this Korean spicy soup made with leftover turkey will become your favorite recipe to use up all that leftovers from your Thanksgiving dinner!  Thanksgiving is coming up! Every year, I prepare a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner for my extended family. There isn't much Korean flavor on our turkey day table, Continue reading

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Musaengchae (Spicy Radish Salad)

November 17, 2019
Korean spicy radish salad in a small bowl

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. 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 Continue reading

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