I grilled gijang-tteok in butter over the weekend — crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside! The red bean filling warmed up and turned extra savory and delicious.
Gijang-tteok is a traditional Korean rice cake commonly eaten in the Jeolla region. It has a very strong regional identity, so a lot of people see it for the first time and go, “Wait… is this really a rice cake?” 🙂
It’s made from naturally fermented dough and then steamed, which gives it a unique texture and flavor.
This is ice cream made with lotus leaves. Isn’t the color beautiful? 🌿🍦 It has a subtle flavor, not too strong, with a hint of sweetness—definitely a taste anyone would enjoy! With…
Are there still places that make and sell Korean honey thread candy these days? When I first visited Korea about 10 years ago, there were places in Insadong where they would put…
My friend sends me photos of delicious food way too often, so it makes me want to visit Korea more often to try them! They sent me this saying it’s garlic bread…
A simple sandwich and iced coffee combo, but it hits just right. Fresh veggies, soft bread, and that chill window view—it’s one of those quiet, satisfying meals. Sometimes simple really is better.…
Tiny but mighty, these kumquats have been transformed into translucent, chewy jewels through the magic of slow simmering. It’s a flavor explosion where zesty citrus meets honey-like sweetness—basicall
