Stir-fried Cucumbers (Oi Bokkeum)

Published 02/22/2015. Updated 08/20/2021

Stir-fried cucumber side dish in a white plate

Oi bokkeum (오이볶음) is a stir-fried cucumber side dish that's quick and easy to make. Oi is cucumber, and bokkeum means stir-fried. I know stir-frying cucumbers may sound a little strange to some of you, but it's commonly done in Korean cooking. Stir-frying brings out the sweetness of the cucumbers, and it’s quite delicious! It will be a nice ...

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Slow Cooker Bulgogi

Published 02/15/2015. Updated 01/30/2021

Slow cooker Korean beef bulgogi served in a large plate

Easy, slow cooker Korean beef made with flank steak. It tastes just like authentic traditional bulgogi. ...

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Yukjeon (Pan-fried Battered Beef)

Published 02/08/2015. Updated 04/07/2025

A type of jeon (pan-fried battered dishes) that’s made with thinly sliced beef. It's simple and delicious! ...

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Danpatjuk (Sweet Red Bean Porridge)

Published 01/26/2015. Updated 04/30/2022

Korean Sweet red bean porridge topped with chestnuts, pine nuts, and rice balls

A sweet, velvety smooth Korean porridge made with red beans! ...

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Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)

Published 01/19/2015. Updated 11/17/2022

This spicy sundubu jjigae is made with thinly sliced meat and kimchi. It takes less than 30 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight meal! Hearty and warming! ...

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Baek Kimchi (White Kimchi)

Published 10/31/2014. Updated 10/21/2023

Baek kimchi is a variety of kimchi that's made without red chili pepper flakes. You can enjoy white kimchi for its mild, refreshing taste. It's child-friendly and great for people who have issues with spicy food! ...

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Ojingeo Muchim (Spicy Squid Salad)

Published 09/23/2014. Updated 04/24/2021

Overhead shot of Korean Red spicy squid salad in a bowl

Ojingeo muchim is a spicy, sweet and tangy dish that’s made with boiled squid and fresh vegetables. Once the squid is cleaned, the dish is pretty easy to put together. ...

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Myulchu Gimbap

Published 05/18/2014. Updated 03/02/2023

kimbap made with myulchi bokkeum (stir-fried dry anchovies)

Have you heard of myulchu gimbap (멸추김밥)? It's a relatively new variation of gimbap (or kimbap) that was created by a gimbap franchise in Korea. Basically, it's gimbap made with myulchi bokkeum (stir-fried dried anchovies) as the main filling. The myulchi bokkeum filling is made ...

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Putbaechu (Young Cabbage) Doenjang Muchim

Published 05/09/2014. Updated 04/01/2021

Korean young napa cabbage seasoned with doenjang (fermented soybean paste) served in a small ceramic bowl

This easy vegetable side dish is flavored with doenjang (fermented soybean paste). You can make this recipe with various different green leafy vegetables. ...

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Gyeran Mari (Rolled Omelette) with Bell Peppers

Published 04/19/2014. Updated 04/01/2015

Washington, D.C. is truly beautiful this time of the year!At the end of cold, snowy March,magnolias and daffodils were amongthe first signs of spring in the city. I couldn't help but go out and marvel at them every day during my lunch break at work.Last week, the weather turned warm just in time for the peak of Cherry Blossoms.They were late to ...

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Stir-fried Cucumbers (Oi Bokkeum)

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