Beef Doenjang Jjigae
Doenjang jjigae (된장찌개) is a staple Korean stew made with doenjang (된장), fermented soybean paste. Everyone makes this dish a little differently and has his/her secret to great taste. Every time I make...
View ArticleChogyetang (Chilled Chicken Soup)
It’s been way too hot around here! This past weekend, I made chogyetang (초계탕), which is chilled chicken soup that is tangy and refreshing and served with shredded chicken and vegetables. I had...
View ArticleBulgogi Jeongol (Hot Pot)
Bulgogi (불고기) is always wonderful grilled over an open flame or pan fried, but try making it into a hot pot (jeongol, 전골) with lots of vegetables. It becomes a whole new dish that’s hearty, steaming,...
View ArticleDakgaejang (Spicy Chicken Soup with Scallions)
This chicken soup is a simple and easy version of dakgaejang (닭개장), which is a chicken variation of yukgaejang (육개장), a hearty, spicy beef soup. I love it because the recipe calls for minimal...
View ArticleSlow Cooker Chicken Soup with Napa Cabbage
This slow cooker version of a Korean chicken soup is so easy to make! It’s called dak baechu guk (닭배추국). Dak (닭) is chicken, baechu (배추) is napa cabbage, and guk (국) is soup. Baechu guk is usually...
View ArticleStir-fried Chicken and Baby Bok Choy
This Chinese-style stir-fried chicken with baby bok choy (cheong-gyeong-chae, 청경채) is perfect for a quick weeknight meal! If you make a larger batch, it’s also great for a dinner party. Quick, easy,...
View ArticlePressure Cooker Braised Oxtail (Kkorijjim)
I have a new favorite kitchen appliance! Thanks to many of you who have asked for pressure cooker (or Instant Pot) recipes, I finally bought an Instant Pot, and I’m very pleased with it! The Instant...
View ArticleTonkatsu (Donkkaseu)
Hello everyone! It’s been a while. I took a break to travel to Europe! I went to Amsterdam, Brussels, Bruges, Lausanne, Luzern, Bern and Zurich. It was incredible! After coming back, I took my aunt...
View ArticleAll-purpose Korean Marinade
This marinade is all you need for Korean BBQ this summer! It takes less than an hour to put this large batch together. You don’t need to assemble a marinade or run to a store to buy a jar of pre-made...
View Article10 Korean BBQ Recipes
Click here to pin this collection of Korean BBQ dishes. What says summer better than firing up the grill for a delicious smoky-flavored meal! Here, I’ve collected my best Korean BBQ dishes for you to...
View ArticleFlank Steak Bulgogi
I’m in NYC for a few days visiting my children! Before I left home on Saturday, I prepared some foods to bring to them, including this bulgogi made with flank steak. I quickly cut up 2 flank steaks,...
View ArticlePressure Cooker Nurungji Baeksuk (Boiled Chicken with Rice)
This pressure cooker chicken has become one of my favorite ways to cook and enjoy chicken! It takes no effort yet yields a tender, moist chicken as well as sweet, creamy rice porridge. If you like...
View ArticlePressure Cooker Dakbokkeumtang (Korean Spicy Chicken Stew)
My love for the Instant Pot grows with each use! I’ve been making this classic Korean chicken dish, called dakbokkeumtang (닭볶음탕) or dakdoritang (닭도리탕), using the Pressure Cooker function of the...
View ArticleInstant Pot Spicy Galbijjim (Korean Braised Short Ribs)
Galbijjim (갈비찜, braised beef short ribs) is something I cook over and over simply because everyone loves the sweet and savory taste of the delectably tender ribs. Lately, I’ve been making this spicy...
View ArticleSamgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)
This boiling hot ginseng chicken soup, called samgyetang (삼계탕), is an iconic summer dish in Korea. Sam (삼) refers to ginseng (insam, 인삼), gye (계) means chicken, and tang (탕) is soup. It’s extremely...
View ArticleDubu Kimchi (Tofu with Stir-fried Kimchi and Pork)
Dubu kimchi is a popular dish made with old kimchi. This recipe is simple and easy! Stir-fry the kimchi and pork and serve with sliced tofu that has been boiled or pan-fried. Simply omit the pork to...
View ArticleMandu (Korean Dumplings)
Learn how to make Korean dumplings (mandu) with this easy-to-follow recipe! Dumplings are much easier to make than you think, especially with store-bought dumpling wrappers. Delicious and versatile,...
View ArticleTangsuyuk (Sweet and Sour Beef or Pork)
Tangsuyuk is a popular Korean-Chinese sweet and sour pork (or beef) dish! Learn how to make this crispy deep-fried meat in a delicious sweet and tangy sauce at home with this easy to follow recipe....
View ArticleDakjuk (Korean Chicken Porridge)
Porridge is hugely popular in Korea as a breakfast or a light meal. This creamy porridge made with chicken is one of the best when it comes to comfort food, especially on cold winter days! Are you a...
View ArticleJjimdak (Korean Braised chicken)
Here’s how to make a hearty, flavorful Korean braised chicken dish, called jjimdak! It’s very easy to make at home with a few basic ingredients! Simply omit the chili peppers for a mild version....
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