Pa Kimchi (Green Onion Kimchi)

Published 03/04/2018. Updated 04/08/2021

This is an easy kimchi you can make with tender green onions (also called scallions). Pa kimchi is especially delicious with thin variety of green onions which peaks in spring. ...

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Gosari Namul (Fiddlehead Ferns Side Dish)

Published 02/13/2018. Updated 03/05/2021

Gosari namul is a side dish made with dried gosari (fiddlehead ferns or bracken). Learn how to dehydrate and stir-fry gosari to a delicious banchan. ...

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Eomuk Guk (Fish Cake Soup)

Published 01/28/2018. Updated 08/07/2019

When it’s cold outside, skewered eomuk (어묵) simmered in a light savory broth is hugely popular at street food carts and stalls in Korea. Eomuk (aka odeng, 오뎅) is processed fish cake made with pureed fish and other ingredients. It’s a common ingredient used in various Korean dishes such as gimbap and eomuk bokkeum. The street version of eomuk guk ...

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Crispy Guljeon (Korean-style Oyster Fritters)

Published 01/15/2018. Updated 08/07/2019

Crispy Guljeon (Pan-fried battered oysters)

Do you like oysters? I hope you do because I have another oyster recipe to share today! If you remember my Trip to Korea Part 1 post, I talked about our first meal in Korea at a restaurant specializing in oyster dishes. We ordered guljeon (굴전, pan-fried battered oysters) to share. To everyone’s delight, what came out was a big plate full of golden ...

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Gul Tteokguk (Oyster Rice Cake Soup)

Published 01/09/2018. Updated 10/03/2019

Korean rice cake soup made with oysters garnished with eggs and seaweed sheet

Tteokguk (rice cake soup) made with oysters is simple and delicious! ...

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Trip to Korea – Seoul

Published 12/13/2017. Updated 10/03/2019

Here's what my daughter and I did and ate when we went to Korea. This post is focused on the places to visit and foods you must eat in Seoul. Korea. When my daughter suggested we should go to Korea together in the fall, I was a bit hesitant at first. I had wanted my next trip to Korea to be in the spring. For some reason, I always end up going ...

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Mu Doenjang Guk (Soybean Paste Radish Soup)

Published 10/17/2017. Updated 04/02/2025

Mu Doenjang Guk (Korean Soybean Paste Radish Soup)

Refreshingly delicious radish soup seasoned with deonjang (fermented soybean paste). It's vegan! ...

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Spicy Seafood Japchae

Published 10/09/2017. Updated 10/03/2019

This japchae is made spicy with lots of seafood. A nice change from the traditional japchae! ...

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Doraji Namul (Sautéed Bellflower Roots)

Published 10/05/2017. Updated 04/02/2025

This post contains affiliate links. I earn a commission if you make purchases through those links. See my disclosure policy. A healthy Korean side dish made with bell flower roots! It's a classic side dish that's commonly served on traditional holidays. ...

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