Tag: food
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Spicy Cheesy Bagels
Koreans love love love spicy, sweet, and salty all at once. They even have a term “단짠“ meaning sweet-salty. I generally like keeping my sweet foods and salty foods separate – eating a savory dinner and following up with a nice dessert. But here, people do things differently. The meal itself has a lot of…
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Famous Foods in Korea that You Probably Won’t Find in America
We all know the classic Korean foods that come up when you search up Korean food: Korean bbq, bibimbap, kimchi stew, spicy rice cakes, so on and so forth. You can find a gazillion resources on must-eat Korean foods when you visit Korea. But Korea has SO MUCH more to offer. Our culture is influenced…
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Spring Rolls
Aren’t spring rolls Vietnamese food? Yes, yes they are.BUT my family has adopted these rolls as our own so now they are a part Korean recipe. Korean food restaurants in Korea also have all-you-can-eat spring rolls where they have a bar that displays a bunch of vegetables and rice paper. You plate everything you want…
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Essential Pantry Items and Fridge Staples for the Korean-American Kitchen
I have items in my kitchen that I make sure I always have on hand. Whether I’m whipping up a traditional Korean meal or craving the hearty simplicity of American fare, having the right ingredients at my fingertips is key. These must-have items allow me to make any Korean or American meal at a moment’s…
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10 Comfort Foods to Savor on a Rainy Day
Rain pattering against the windows, a chill in the air—there’s something undeniably cozy about a rainy day. It’s the perfect excuse to indulge in comfort foods that warm you from the inside out. Here are ten delicious picks to brighten up even the dreariest of days. 1. Japanese Ramen – Start with the quintessential Japanese…
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Mom’s Famous Dumplings
People often assume I started cooking because of my mom. It’s technically true, but not in the way they think. I started cooking since middle school because my mom loathes cooking. I grew up eating fast food, and was envious of my friends who would bring homemade food for lunch. I had to learn to…
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Soy Sauce Braised Chicken
One of the popular dinner menus in Korea in soy sauce braised chicken.You are guaranteed to find it in every busy block when you eat out.But you know businesses and their schemes!I always expect plenty of dark meat chicken but am disappointed by the little bits of un-tender white chicken meat and loads of noodles…