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.
What comes to mind when you think of Korean highway rest-stop food? Korean highway rest stops have such a wide variety of delicious food! There are so many options to choose from.…
Do you like fruit-filled mochi? I really love them! 🥰 Especially the ones with tangerines or strawberries inside. I love regular mochi too, but I also really enjoy fruity, refreshing mochi!
I picked up some injeolmi at a traditional Korean market, and it really gave me that authentic local vibe! They were so generous with the soybean powder—it was absolutely covered in it!…
Have you heard of “Wakppu” lately? It’s a popular Korean sensory toy, kind of like a squishy or slime. The word “Wakppu” describes that satisfying feeling when something is soft and then…
I bought a whole-watermelon juice at a local market. 🍉 The price of one small watermelon gets you two cups of juice! They even make it extra cute by adding a little…
