Korean cooking for total noobs.
This was a 2018 viral cooking hack in Korea. Trends have moved on, but this remains a staple in many households. Its enduring popularity must have to do with the fact that it’s a simple dish to make and a delicious (the kids are eating it!) addition that’s ready-to-eat. What you need: Soft or hard … Read more
This is classic Korean comfort food. Hot and spicy, it’s perfect on a cold winter day. Or to sweat out of your face on hot summer days. Or whenever you’re just really craving some good ol’ kimchi. What you need: Kimchi (the older, the better) Tofu Meat (we use pork here) Onion Garlic Korean Chili … Read more
This has become such a cultural staple food in Korea that it’s featured everywhere in movies and TV. It is cheap and cheerful, fills you up and is delicious. This is very popular with children as well! It used to be quite arduous and messy to try recreating this dish at home because the black … Read more
Get past the stinky threshold and let a whole new food level reveal itself. Welcome, let’s eat some stinky soup together. CHEONG-GUK-JANG is fermented quickly in 2-3 days and made without salt. Fermented foods are widely known for their disease-preventing and healing properties. It can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, lower blood pressure, … Read more
Buying fresh squid and prepping it yourself yields tender results. So tender it’s worth doing every time? Mmm, not in my humble opinion. I feel like I can smell the squid-y smell on my hands long after the dirty work’s been done. The frozen seafood pack is good enough for me! But it’s a good … Read more
This soup made from seaweed is commonly eaten on birthdays. It all began with new mothers eating it after delivering their baby. Not only is it packed with vitamins and minerals that help baby grow, it is also beneficial for mom to recover. New moms are told it will purify the blood and help with … Read more