What Is Doenjang? Doenjang (pronounced “den-jang”) is a magical little paste, a staple of Korean cuisine that adds great depth to dishes. A sturdier cousin of miso, it’s a thick brown paste made from fermented soybeans and salt. Its aroma can be quite pungent, but, like a good blue cheese, […]
What is ssamjang? Ssamjang is a condiment in Korean cuisine, a dark-red, slightly thick paste. Deeply flavorful, it’s a blend of doenjang, gochujang, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and usually a touch of sweetener. The result is boldly savory and spicy. How to use ssamjang? Ssamjang is used more as […]
A future version of my tteokbokki will come with cheese. But in the meantime, I offer you this lovely little Korean-inspired recipe that is not only quick but really, really simple to make. The ingredients for spicy cheesy noodles Gochujang: Korean red chili paste, it’s clearly one of my favorite […]
Udon is a classic in Japanese cuisine. If you’ve been following me for a while, you certainly know my beef yaki udon which I don’t think I need to introduce anymore. For this recipe, I wanted to draw inspiration from Korean cuisine because lately, I’ve been a bit addicted to […]
This recipe is quick and easy, the opposite of a good night some would say. However, these red noodles of love (and gochujang) will guarantee you a steamy evening with your better half! Belive me ! As you might have guessed from the use of gochujang, this recipe is Korean-inspired. […]
We’re continuing our exploration of Korean cuisine with these irresistible chicken tenders. Gochujang, soy sauce, and honey strike a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. They’re seriously addictive. You can easily adjust the spice level to taste. Ingredients for Spicy Korean Chicken Tenders
Japchae, what is it? Japchae is a traditional Korean dish made with translucent sweet potato noodles, vegetables, and meat. Koreans often prepare it for special occasions, for example, on New Year’s Day, as it is said to bring good luck for the year ahead. It is also often served as […]
What is tteokbokki ? Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is a very popular Korean street food dish made of soft rice cakes cooked in a sweet and spicy sauce based on Korean red chili paste, also called gochujang. It’s often found at Korean barbecues accompanied by bulgogi beef Tteokbokki, also written as ddukbokki […]
It’s amazing how one ingredient can transform an entire cuisine. This is the story of a humble little red chili that changed Korea’s history. Without it, Korea wouldn’t have gochujang and gochugaru – two essential ingredients in today’s Korean cuisine. Origin and production of gochugaru Red chili peppers were unknown […]
A delicious kimchi recipe for authentic flavors at home Perhaps the best-known staple in Korean cuisine, kimchi has taken the healthy-eating world by storm. But what exactly is kimchi, and why is it so popular? In this article, I’ll share its story, how to use it, and how it became […]
