Kkakdugi fried rice is a Korean comfort food, as it is a quick-fix meal using radish kimchi and rice, which are typically found in Korean homes. This is a favorite Korean go-to meal that can use any protein such as bacon, ham, spam, canned tuna, chicken, or beef. If you want a vegan option for … Continue reading
Street food vendors sell these Korean cheese corndogs (芝士熱狗棒 | 치즈핫도그) throughout Korea. This Korean street food typically serves hot dog and cheese on a skewer, and is eaten on the go. Now, you can make Korean corndogs at home with this easy, no batter and no yeast version corndog. We’ll use bread to substitute … Continue reading
This creamy lemon mushroom pasta (檸檬蘑菇奶油意粉 | 레몬 버섯 크림 파스타) pairs mushrooms with a lemon, garlic, butter, and parmesan cheese sauce to make a rich, flavorful pasta. Any mushroom you find is perfect for this easy, quick pasta recipe. I’m using meaty oyster and shiitake mushrooms here. Whichever one you find, all they’ll need … Continue reading
These egg sandwiches are found in many street vendors and are the ideal grab n’go breakfast when in Korea. Each toast is made fresh to order, meaning it is hot and crispy when served. Toasted sandwiches are the name of the game for Korean street breakfast egg sandwiches (韓式多士三文治 | 길거리 토스트), but expect more … Continue reading
Golden brown and crispy on the outside, fluffy and tender on the inside- this basic French toast is simply amazing. This is a quick and easy basic recipe for classic French toast with cinnamon and fresh fruit that makes the best breakfast for any day of the week. French toast (法式吐司 | 프렌치 토스트) is … Continue reading
Time for a change? Turn your traditional sweet oatmeal toppings in favor for this easy savory oatmeal that is delicious for breakfast. This oatmeal is topped with parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomato and dried parsley for a quick and healthy oatmeal breakfast. Quick, easy savory oatmeal (鹹燕麥 | 짭짤한 오트밀) is a great nutritious and healthy … Continue reading
Here’s a refreshing cold noodle dish that is made with chicken and noodles topped with a sesame dressing (涼拌 雞絲 粉皮 | 닭고기 누들). This recipe is perfect as an appetizer or even as a main dish. Asian chicken salad with green bean noodles, cucumber, and carrot is topped with creamy sesame dressing. Sweet and … Continue reading
Stewed preserved duck with taro (芋頭炆臘鴨煲) is traditional Chinese comfort food that is often served in a clay pot, which keeps the stew heated and warm while eating. Taro is a starchy, root vegetable with a mild, nutty flavor and provides many health benefits such as: high dietary fiber, low Glycemic Index, and high potassium. … Continue reading
Something great about the supermarkets here in Seoul is that you can often find fresh vegetables relatively inexpensive. Going to the market, I saw a package of assorted mushrooms that had my favorite king oyster mushrooms, bundled along with shitake and enoki. There are different textures to these mushrooms: king oyster are quite meaty, shitake … Continue reading
With the celebration of Lunar New Year, many Asian families gather to share family and cultural traditions that have been passed down through the generations. Being in Korea this Lunar New Year, I am sharing this recipe for rice cake soup which is made by Koreans for family and visiting guests. During the New Year … Continue reading
For many Cantonese people, Sunday mornings are a time to relax and gather the family for breakfast over dim sum (點心), which is a style of Chinese food where small portions of food are served in bamboo steamer baskets or on small plates. This recipe puts a spin on a regular dim sum favorite of pork spare … Continue reading
These mussels are in a rich, fragrant Chinese black bean sauce that can easily be found in Asian grocery stores or supermarkets. This quick mussels recipe combines fresh seafood with pungent black bean sauce, spicy Sriracha, and garlic for a delicious dish. We usually serve this Chinese-style mussels recipe with steaming bowls of white rice as part … Continue reading
Beef negimaki (ねぎ巻き) is a Japanese dish consisting of broiled strips of beef marinated in a sweet, flavorful teriyaki sauce and rolled with scallions (negi). The dish is thought to have originated in the Kanto region of Japan, and makes a deliciously fun appetizer for parties. In this recipe, we’re using scallions and enoki mushrooms for the stuffing to get a … Continue reading
Taking a look around the market for the freshest ingredient of the day can be such a cooking inspiration! It’s a wonderful feeling of freedom to let your culinary creativity roam when there is no shopping list in your hands. Octopus was incredibly fresh at the market this weekend, so it promptly came home with me … Continue reading
One of nature’s wonders, papaya improves digestion and prevents heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and eye disorders. And with its antioxidants and loads of vitamins and minerals, papaya will help you fight off cold and flu viruses to help keep you healthy through the winter. Papaya soup (木瓜湯) is a very simple, mild soup that … Continue reading
