I had Jjageuli today! Jjageuli is a Korean stew that is simmered down until only a small amount of rich broth remains. It’s said that the name comes from the sound it makes while cooking—“jjageul jjageul,” the bubbling and sizzling sound of the stew. 😄
It has much less broth than a typical Korean stew. I added soft tofu and beef intestines (daechang), then enjoyed it with a bowl of rice. It was so satisfying!
I tried a Korean dish that was completely new to me: Sundubu-jjigae with beef tripe and intestines. It was much milder than I expected, and there were lots of tender pieces of…
Instead of the usual mild white gukbap, today I tried a spicy Eolkeun Suyuk Gukbap! Even though it’s called “spicy,” it’s not overly hot — it has a pleasantly bold and peppery…
Spicy beef soup (Yukgaejang) with a side of fried egg, zucchini, and kimchi. The best part is the “Nurungji” (scorched rice water) at the end to settle the stomach.
In Korea, even though summer is hot, people recharge their energy by eating hot samgyetang! I enjoyed some abalone samgyetang to nourish myself for the summer 🙂 I also had some chive…
