Janchi Guksu (Warm Noodle Soup)

March 29, 2020
Janchi guksu is a simple warm noodle dish made with thin wheat noodles (somyeon) that are usually in a clear anchovy or beef broth! It’s an easy comfort food that’s very popular in Korea. 
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What is janchi guksu?

Janchi guksu (잔치국수) translated into “banquet or feast noodles,” is a simple warm noodle dish made with thin wheat noodles (소면, somyeon or somen) that are usually served in a clear anchovy or beef broth. Because noodles symbolize long and happy lives in Korean culture, this noodle dish is traditionally served alongside other special occasion foods at large feasts such as weddings. The name of the dish comes from that tradition.

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Instant Pot Korean Short Ribs

March 7, 2020
Instant Pot short ribs

Everything you need to know about how to best make these traditional tender, juicy and flavorful Korean short ribs in the Instant Pot!  Korean braised short ribs are called galbijjim (or kalbijjim, 갈비찜). There are 3 different galbijjim recipes on this blog - traditional, slow cooker and Instant Pot spicy versions. Now that I’ve tried Continue reading

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Jjapaguri with Steak from Movie Parasite

February 2, 2020
Ram-don instant noodle dish

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! 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 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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