Yaksik (Sweet Rice with Dried Fruits and Nuts)

Published 10/18/2020. Updated 04/02/2025

Yaksik is a popular rice cake that’s made with sweet rice (aka glutinous rice), dried fruits and nuts. It's easy to make with your Instant Pot or electric rice cooker. What is yaksik? Yaksik (약식) is a type of rice cake that’s made with sweet rice (aka glutinous rice) as well as nuts and dried fruit such as chestnuts, jujubes (daechu, 대추), and ...

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Beet Songpyeon

Published 10/03/2020. Updated 10/04/2025

Korean half moon shape rice cakes in two colors - white and red

Songpyeon (half-moon shaped rice cake) is a must-have Chuseok delicacy. The sweet, earthy flavor of beets along with vibrant red color works beautifully with the songpyeon dough. ...

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15 Chuseok Recipes

Published 09/25/2020. Updated 09/26/2021

6-photo collage of Korean Chuseok recipes

Here's my collection of traditional holiday recipes to help you celebrate Chuseok (Korean mid-autumn or harvest festival)! ...

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Jangjorim (Soy Braised Beef)

Published 09/20/2020. Updated 09/22/2020

Jangjorim is a soy-braised beef dish. It's a slightly sweet, salty side dish that goes well with any Korean meal! ...

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Quick Dongchimi (Radish Water Kimchi)

Published 08/31/2020. Updated 06/24/2021

Dongchimi is a mild water-based radish kimchi. During fermentation, acidity and sweetness develop, producing a tangy, refreshing broth. What is dongchimi? Dongchimi (동치미) is a mild water-based kimchi. It's typically made in late fall with a small variety of white radish called dongchimi mu during kimjang (kimchi making season) and eaten during ...

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Dubu Jorim (Braised Tofu)

Published 08/16/2020. Updated 05/21/2021

Dubu jorim is a tofu dish that's braised in a simple soy sauce-based sauce. With this recipe, you can easily turn your tofu into a flavorful side dish. ...

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