Grocery store checklist of essential Korean ingredients included. Korean food is the best!! And with just a handful of Korean ingredients, you can make dozens of wonderful meals. Don’t take my word for it, ask Morgan Stanley who stated in a recent report that Korean food exports have increased 10% every year for the past…
Galbi is actually not a single food, but rather a cut of meat that is tender and flavorful. Known as short rib in the states, galbi literally means ‘ribs’, and can be boiled in a soup, braised into jjim, or most famously grilled over charcoal. Most people think of beef when it comes to galbi…
This week Shake Shack started 2021 off on the right foot by revealing their Korean-Style Fried Chick’n Sandwich along with Gochujang Chicken Bites and Gochujang Fries as a limited-time offer on their menu. The sandwich has been in the works for the last couple of years and after debuting in South Korean Shake Shack stores,…
In a year when we are asked to wait, to slow, to postpone, two friends in Germany find solace in kimchi making November brought us another lockdown. A light version this time although still limiting the number of people that can gather and shutting down restaurant dining and cultural venues. This winter will be another…
Korean food is skyrocketing in popularity and with awesome dining options all over the world, millions of people are making this healthy cuisine a top option for eating out. Not sure what to order? It might be way easier than you think. Here’s what to order in a Korean restaurant plus a printable guide at…
We have partnered with Doofood to give away FOUR $100 gift cards! Winners will be able to redeem their Doofood gift cards for shipping anywhere in the continental US, a perfect gift to yourself or friends or family looking to dive into simple Korean cooking at home. Doofood is an amazingly simple and delicious Korean…
What are Korean pears? Also known as Asian pears or apple pears, these large golden round pears are a superbly crisp, juicy and sweet fruit that is becoming increasingly popular all over the world. In Korea, Asian pears are just called pears or bae (배) because these are the only pears grown in Korea. They are…
Every time we make a big batch of homemade mandu and then neatly stack the full bags of dumplings into the freezer, I feel rich. It’s the kind of feeling that assures me that we will eat well even in the face of an apocalypse, never mind a pandemic. Mandu is the beloved Korean dumpling…
What is janchi guksu? It’s a simple yet hearty noodle soup that is eaten so frequently in Korea that it’s often taken for granted. The word janchi means party or banquet, and at many Korean weddings or church events, janchi guksu is the go-to meal to serve a large crowd. Vats of soup along with…
Grilling Cote NYC at Home One of our all time favorite restaurants is Cote Korean Steakhouse in NYC, a thoroughly modern reimagining of Korean cuisine. Cote was a place we could always rely on for great food, perfect service, and a cool sophisticated ambience that was sure to impress even the fanciest of our non-Korean…