K-FOOD Recipe Talk

I had a meal at a famous gondre-bap restaurant in Gangwon-do! The sides — spicy stir-fried pork (jeyuk-bokkeum), soybean paste stew (doenjang-jjigae), grilled deodeok root, and various seasoned vegeta

Korean assorted gopchang is absolutely delicious! 😋 When you order beef assorted gopchang, you get daechang (large intestine), gopchang (small intestine), heart, makchang (rectum), mushrooms, chives,

It’s lunch at a Korean buffet where you can enjoy a variety of side dishes. 😊 Today, interestingly, the beef radish soup had enoki mushrooms in it. It was a recipe I’d…

How cute are these traditional pots? They’re called Onggi, and they are basically the original, eco-friendly refrigerators of Korea! The clay is actually porous, which means it “breathes”

Can you believe this spread? I just found a spot in Melbourne that delivers a full-on Korean Jokbal (braised pig’s trotters) feast right to your door! The glistening meat is calling my…

This is black goat soup, often eaten to boost energy! As the name suggests, it’s a soup made with black goat, and it contains a lot of perilla seeds. If not prepared…

This is abalone porridge made by simmering it together with the rich abalone innards~ It’s made with abalone, rice, sesame oil, garlic, and more! It’s often eaten as a hospital visit dish…

I really miss Korean kimchi stew~ Even when I go to a Korean restaurant, I keep thinking about the taste I had in Korea! I try to make it at home, but…

Eat Your Luck: In Korea, we celebrate the first full moon of the lunar year by eating nine different types of seasoned “Namul” (herbs) to stay healthy and beat the heat all…

These days, everyone knows that you can easily find Korean buffets even in major U.S. cities. It’s an era where you can enjoy foods from all over the world with ease! I…

“Jeongcho-su” refers to clear water or the clear water of early summer, emphasizing a refreshing and clean broth, while “mulhoe” is a dish where raw fish is served in a cold broth…

This is muk-muchim, a seasoned salad made with acorn jelly. It’s tossed with vegetables like lettuce and cucumber in a flavorful sauce. The jelly itself is soft and tender, while the seasoning—based…

Do you like baeksuk (Korean boiled whole chicken soup)? Some people actually don’t like meat that’s been boiled in water! I personally love baeksuk, so I eat it often—not just as a…

Believe it or not, these rustic-looking blocks are the secret ‘flavor bombs’ behind almost every iconic Korean dish. These are called Meju, essentially fermented soybean bricks that have been naturall

I’ve been changing my diet recently because my liver hasn’t been in the best condition. Instead of heavy or greasy food, I’ve been eating more plant-based meals. Today, I had a bowl…