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Ssam Jang (쌈장)
Ssamjang Ssamjang is a condiment used to add the final flavor punch to the Korean Ssam which is rice, a kind of protein(bulgogi, grilled pork belly, kkongchi jorim and more) wrapped in lettuce or any...
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Spicy Soft Tofu Stew(순두부찌게 Soondubu Jjigae)
Soodubu Jjigae Ten years ago, I would have never imagined that Soondubu Jjigae would become so popular with non-Koreans. I always thought that it was unfortunate how Tofu got such a bad wrap for being...
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Kimchi Soondubu Jjigae (Spicy Soft Tofu Stew with Kimchi)
kimchi soondubu jjigae (kimchi soft tofu stew) Kimchi Soondubu Jjigae is one of the variations of the spicy soft tofu stew (순두부 찌게 Soondubu Jjigae) that I wrote about some time ago. I know that my...
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Korean Seasonings (양념 Yang nyeom )
It’s only been a few days since my arrival in Seoul but I just couldn’t wait any longer to post– The last couple months have been a very exhausting but also a very meaningful time. I went through every...
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Korean Sauces I (For Dipping)
Soy Sauce w/ Vinegar (Chokanjang 초간장) Just like many other cuisines, sauces play an important role in Korean cooking. The same kind of sauce is used in many different dishes so many Koreans can make...
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Korean Sauces II – Yangnyum Jang
Acorn Jelly (도토리묵 Dotorimook) In my attempt to categorize/analyze Korean sauces, I have searched high and low for some reference site or book that organizes the sauces in some structured way. No such...
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Korean Rib Eye Steak Salad with Soy Plum Dressing
Fall Hydrangeas, Korea 2013 Cool and crisp fall days mean it’s perfect weather for Korean BBQ and ssam. Luckily, I had a beautiful piece of Korean rib eye steak in the fridge! My first thought was just...
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How to make Gochujang at home!
Korean Gochujang in glazed clay vessel (hangari/onggi) – After 2 days – If you asked me 5 years ago, whether I make my own Gochujang, my response would have been something like – “No…..I don’t do...
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It’s Green Plum (Maesil) Season!
Japanese Green Apricot Plums or Maesil On my recent visit to our local Korean markets (Gyopo and Galleria), I saw to my pleasant surprise, that they were selling fresh Maesil (Japanese Green Plums or...
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Crispy Korean Fried Chicken with Sweet Garlic Soy Glaze
Korean Fried Chicken (Dakgangjeong) with Sweet Garlic Soy Glaze Korean Fried Chicken glazed with Sweet Garlic Soy Sauce served with green onions Korean Fried Chicken is HERE!!! YAY!!! I’m sure by now...
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3 Quick Korean Side Dishes in under 15 minutes!!
[caption id="attachment_8296" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Quick Korean Side Dishes (Avocado, Mushrooms, Tofu)[/caption] 3 Quick Korean Side Dishes in under 15 minutes!! And they all go great with...
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Easy Homemade Gochujang Recipe – Almost Instant!
[caption id="attachment_8586" align="aligncenter" width="678"] Easy Homemade Gochujang Recipe[/caption] Homemade gochujang recipe that allows you to have a ready-to-eat gochujang in just a couple...
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Is My Homemade Gochujang fully Fermented?
Is my Homeade Gochujang fully fermented? Q: How do I know if my homemade gochujang is fully fermented? Your gochujang continues to ferment either outside or in the fridge. It just ferments at a much...
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Korean Seasonings – A Comprehensive List (양념 Yang nyeom)
It’s only been a few days since my arrival in Seoul but I just couldn’t wait any longer to post– The last couple months have been a very exhausting but also a very meaningful time. I went through every...
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Korean Sauces I (3 Recipes For Dipping)
Korean Sauce Recipes Just like many other cuisines, Korean sauces play an important role in Korean cooking. The same kind of sauce is used in many different dishes so many Koreans can make these sauces...
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Korean Seasoning Sauces II – 4 Yangnyumjang Recipes for Seasoning
Korean Seasoning Sauces (Yangyeom Jang or Yangnyum Jang) In my attempt to categorize/analyze Korean sauces, I have divided the sauces into 2 groups: Korean Dipping Sauces and Korean Seasoning Sauces. I...
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Korean Rib Eye Steak Salad with Soy Plum Dressing
Cool and crisp fall days mean it’s perfect weather for Korean BBQ and ssam. Luckily, I had a beautiful piece of Korean rib eye steak in the fridge! My first thought was just to grill it and make ssam...
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How to make Gochujang at home!
If you asked me 5 years ago, whether I make my own Gochujang, my response would have been something like – “No…..I don’t do that…that’s too much work.. oh, only our mothers did that.” But here we are,...
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It’s Green Plum (Maesil) Season!
On my recent visit to our local Korean markets (Gyopo and Galleria), I saw to my pleasant surprise, that they were selling fresh Maesil (Japanese Green Plums or Ume)!! I don’t know why but I was so...
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Korean Fried Chicken with Soy Glaze
Korean Fried Chicken RECIPE!!! YAY!!! I’m sure by now you probably have heard of this wonderful creation. And I think someone referred to Korean Fried Chicken as the other KFC! Hmm… I guess Korean...
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