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Tofu Stew

Soft Tofu Stew A flaming hot pot of Sundubu Jjigae is a flavorful Korean dish. Made with super soft tofu, a few bits of seafood, addictive kimchi soup, and an egg thrown on top, there’s not much else as comforting on a cold rainy day. This tofu stew is best enjoyed with a side of steamed rice andContinue reading “Tofu Stew”

Hot Stew

Among the repertoire of South Korean jjigae hot chili infested stews is the massively flavorful seafood variation made with whatever kind of seafood is on hand all boiled in a hot earthenware pot of goodness.

Barbecue

There’s no better way to spend an evening in Korea than sitting around a personal grill munching down a traditional Korean barbecue feast. Order a few plates of meat, and you’ll be delivered a vast array of side dishes and the all-important pieces of lettuce, garlic, peppers, and chili pastes to fashion little meat wraps.Continue reading “Barbecue”

Samgyeopsal

Fatty slices of pork belly grilled before your nose is a South Korean foodie favorite. A few slabs of this ultra-tasty pork along with garnishes of lettuce leaves, garlic and chili paste, and you’ve got a flavor to cherish. It’s not the healthiest South Korean food, but if you are a lover of pig, samgyeopsal is something youContinue reading “Samgyeopsal”

Dumplings

Mandoo is a symbol of good luck when prepared as part of Korean Lunar New Year festivities. Korean dumplings can be added to a beef broth or anchovy broth (mandu guk) and served with a traditional cylindrical rice cake (tteok manu guk). This Korean dumpling recipe is made with ground beef or pork, but you will see themContinue reading “Dumplings”

Samgyetang

A common dish particularly during the summer, samgyetang is a traditional soup made of chicken, garlic, rice, scallion, Korean jujube, Korean ginseng, and spices. It is known to have a high nutritional value. Not only is it known for its healthy contents but it also is popular simply for its creamy and meaty flavor.

Hoeddeok

Known as a sweeter version of the Western pancake, hoeddeok, or sometimes spelled as hotteok, is a popular Korean street food, especially during the winter season. It is essentially flat, circular dough that is filled with a mixture of cinnamon, honey, brown sugar, and small pieces of peanut and cooked on a griddle. The delicacy has crunchyContinue reading “Hoeddeok”

Macaroni Recipe

Easy & fast side dish for your main course. A Korean restaurant version of macaroni salad often only consists of basic ingredients such as macaroni pasta, julienned or shredded carrots and salad dressing. However, a typical Korean home cook loves adding more ingredients than those. Most common ones include bell peppers / capsicums, cucumbers andContinue reading “Macaroni Recipe”

Chicken Recipe

Easy & fast! Much of the ingredients used in my chicken bulgogi marinades are similar to my beef bulgogi recipe. However, instead of adding fruit, I added some soft drink called Sprite. I’m sure you probably heard of it. Anyway, it worked really well to tenderize my chicken (though in general you don’t need toContinue reading “Chicken Recipe”

Korean Drinks

As the ubiquity of these glittering green bottles in virtually every eating and drinking establishment should tell you: soju is Korea’s national liquor. For a nation of lushes, soju provides a cheap and effective way to get hammered.The two major soju brands that dominate the Seoul market are Chamisul (참이슬) and Chum Churum (처음 처럼).Continue reading “Korean Drinks”