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My recipes represent who I am. While I focus on Korean recipes, I have much more than just Korean here as I love all cuisines, including Indian, Mediterranean, Italian, Japanese, Ethiopian, Chinese, and more! They have changed and have (hopefully) improved over the years just as I have. However, I have tried to keep two factors constant throughout this evolution: taste and simplicity. Every recipe I create or adopt as my own must be delicious (to me), and relatively easy to make. I hope you will find my recipes to be just that. Please try them, personalize them, and let me know how you liked them!
Mayak gyeran represents the creative simplicity of Korean banchan, where humble eggs are transformed into addictively delicious Morean Marinated Eggs side dishes through a perfect marinade. The name literally translates to “drug eggs or crack eggs,” playfully referring to how addictive these savory, jammy eggs …
Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap 김치볶음밥) embodies the resourceful spirit of Korean home cooking, where yesterday’s kimchi and leftover rice are transformed into a deliciously satisfying meal. This beloved dish represents Korean cuisine’s “waste-not” philosophy, where aging kimchi isn’t seen as past its prime but …
Korean Beef Pancakes (Wanja Jun 완자전), represents the comforting, homestyle side of Korean cuisine, where humble ground beef is transformed into delicate, savory patties that bridge the gap between meatballs and pancakes. In Korean households, these tender patties are a favorite among children and adults …
Gyeran mari represents the elegant simplicity of Korean home cooking, where humble ingredients like eggs are transformed into something special through technique and patience. This rolled omelette, a staple in Korean lunch boxes and household breakfast tables, showcases how attention to detail and careful rolling …
A miso glazed salmon bowl offers a light yet satisfying alternative to traditional rice bowls, featuring perfectly glazed salmon atop a bed of crisp mixed greens and fresh vegetables. This health-conscious interpretation maintains all the umami-rich flavors of miso while increasing nutritional density through varied …
Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeok Guk 미역국) holds a deeply special place in Korean culture, particularly known as the traditional soup served to new mothers during their postpartum recovery period. This nourishing seaweed soup, enriched with dried pollack, represents the Korean understanding that food is medicine, …
Korean Jujube Tea, Daechu Cha 대추차 represents one of Korea’s most cherished traditional teas, where dried jujubes (Korean dates) are gently simmered to create a naturally sweet, warming beverage with deep cultural roots in Korean wellness practices. In Korean traditional medicine, jujube tea has long …
Japchae (잡채), Korean Glass Noodle Stir Fry, holds an honored place in Korean cuisine, originally created as a royal dish during the Joseon Dynasty but evolving into a beloved celebration food that graces tables at every major Korean holiday and celebration. This colorful medley of …
Duk Guk (떡국), or Korean Rice Cake Soup, is a beloved traditional dish enjoyed by Koreans during celebrations, especially the Lunar New Year. This comforting soup features chewy rice cakes (tteok) in a savory beef or anchovy broth, garnished with tender beef, egg, and seaweed. …
Korean Spicy Chicken Stew (Dakdoritang 닭도리탕) represents the heartier side of Korean cuisine, where chunks of tender chicken and vegetables simmer in a rich, spicy-sweet sauce until the flavors meld into something truly extraordinary. This beloved stew, also known as dakbokkeumtang (닭볶음탕), has long been …
Jook – Ever since I was little, if I was ever sick, my grandmother would make me this dish – it became my comfort food, my chicken noodle soup. This Jook Recipe (Korean Rice Porridge, Congee) is prepared the way she used to make it. …
Kimbap (김밥) represents the perfect fusion of convenience and flavor in Korean cuisine, where seasoned rice and colorful ingredients are rolled in dried seaweed to create a portable, satisfying meal. Once primarily known as picnic food or a lunch box staple, these Korean rice rolls …
Baechu kimchi represents the cornerstone of Korean cuisine, where humble Napa cabbage is transformed through fermentation into a complex, flavorful dish that graces every Korean table. This fundamental preparation of kimchi has been recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, acknowledging its …
Mandoo ssam represents a delightful fusion of Korean flavors, where seasoned ground meat and vegetables are wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves, creating a light yet satisfying meal. This dish takes inspiration from both Korean dumpling (mandoo) fillings and the traditional Korean practice of wrapping food …
Kimchi represents a cornerstone of Korean culinary heritage, where different vegetables are transformed through fermentation into complex, probiotic-rich delicacies. While most people are familiar with the classic Napa cabbage kimchi, Korean cuisine boasts hundreds of varieties, each showcasing different vegetables, seasonings, and fermentation styles. This …
Korean Bracken Fern Banchan, Gosari-namul 고사리나물, represents one of Korea’s most distinctive and traditional namul (seasoned vegetable) dishes, where bracken fern shoots are transformed through careful preparation into a uniquely flavorful banchan. This dish speaks to the Korean connection with foraged ingredients, as bracken fern …
Korean Spicy Soft Tofu Stew, Sundubu-jjigae 순두부찌개, represents the comforting, soul-warming side of Korean cuisine, where silky soft tofu simmers in a fiery, flavorful broth that’s both nourishing and deeply satisfying. This beloved stew has become a cornerstone of Korean comfort food, particularly cherished during …
In recent years in my travels and restaurant experiences, I’ve seen a rise in (x) Tapas, with (x) being Spanish, Mexican, Italian, and even Ethiopian. Around the world, there are many similar styles small-dish foods in the name of Pupus, Hors d’oeuvres, Izakaya, and Antipasta …
Kimchi Stew, Kimchi Jjigae 김치찌개, the true 101 of stews made from the iconic kimchi, usually well-fermented kimchi making the best stews. This is the chicken noodle soup of Korea. As ubiquitous as rice in nearly every region. Kimchi Stew is Korea’s ultimate comfort food …
Korean Braised Beef Banchan, Jangjorim 장조림, holds a special place in Korean cuisine as a premium banchan that transforms humble cuts of beef into a deeply flavored delicacy through a careful braising process. This dish exemplifies the Korean cooking philosophy of patience and preservation, where …
Korean Soybean Sprout Banchan, Kongnamul-muchim 콩나물무침, is a beloved Korean side dish that has graced Korean tables for generations. These tender-crisp soybean sprouts are quickly blanched and seasoned with a perfect balance of garlic, sesame oil, and mild heat from Korean red pepper flakes (gochugaru). …
