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 […]
Tag: Korean cuisine
Korean Gochujang Noodles (Love Noodles)
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. […]
Spicy Korean Chicken Tenders
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
Beef Japchae
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 […]
Tteokbokki – Korean spicy rice cakes
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 […]
Gochujang: What Is It?
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 […]
Authentic Napa Cabbage Kimchi (Baechu-Kimchi)
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 […]
Korean Fried Chicken Wings
What could be more delicious than these Korean-style fried chicken wings? Crispy, fried chicken wings coated in a sticky, spicy, and sweet gochujang sauce. For a totally addictive snack, these wings will always be a winner. What Is Korean Fried Chicken? Similar to American fried chicken, Korean fried chicken (also […]
Korean Popcorn Chicken
An ultra-crispy recipe for chicken fritters coated in a Korean gochujang sauce Korean fried chicken is a classic of Korean cuisine. It stands out particularly for the use of gochujang in the recipe and potato starch for the crispy coating. You can easily substitute it with sweet chili sauce. I […]