A delicious, easy-to-make Korean beef Kimbap. This classic version isn’t difficult, though it does take a little time. The good news is that once the fillings are ready, you can roll out a whole batch! Kimbap, Gimbap, Korean sushi, Korean maki… food marketing agencies can’t stop talking about it amid […]
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Authentic Jajangmyeon – Korean Noodles in Black Bean Sauce
The authentic recipe for Korea’s famous black bean sauce noodles Jajangmyeon (자장면), also spelled Jjajangmyeon (짜장면), is an iconic dish of Korean cuisine that often appears at the heart of memorable K-drama scenes, linking characters at key moments—from touching reconciliations to hopeful first meetings. This rich, savory bowl isn’t just […]
Authentic Korean Beef Bulgogi
A flavorful beef bulgogi recipe that beats the restaurant version for an authentic Korean BBQ experience at home What is beef bulgogi? Bulgogi (불고기, literally “fire meat”) is usually prepared with thin, tender slices of beef, though pork or chicken show up in some variations. In practice, if a recipe […]
Gyeongdan – Korean Sweet Rice Balls
You know Japanese mochi? Well, in the same vein, in Korean cuisine we have Gyeongdan. Small, cute, filled with a delicious red bean paste and coated in delicious powders, they will delight your end of meals (or your late-night snacks, I’m not judging) This recipe was contributed by Flav, you […]
Masago (Capelin Roe): What It Is and How to Use It
What is capelin roe? Capelin is a small fish that lives in the cold waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic Oceans, especially off the coasts of Japan and Korea. So, you probably won’t see it around here, and the name might not mean much to you. In Asian cuisine, […]
Yuja Tea (Korean Citron Tea) – 유자차
It has a lemon’s color, shape, and texture—they could almost pass for twins. Yet while yuja belongs to the citrus family, it’s not the same as the common yellow lemon we all know. So what exactly is yuja? What is Yuja? Halfway between a mandarin and a lemon, yuja—called yuzu […]
Spam: What Is This Canned Meat That’s So Wildly Popular in Korea?
What is Spam? If you’re not a fan of this food, you’re probably wondering what this unappetizing, dog-food-looking product actually is. Spam is a product made by the American company Hormel Foods. It’s processed pork shaped into a rectangular block, packed in a can with an iconic design. Why am […]
Doenjang: What Is It?
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, […]
Ssamjang (Korean BBQ Dipping Sauce) 쌈장
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 […]
Spicy cheesy noodles
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 […]