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
Bukuh (북어) is dried Alaskan pollock that is high in protein, low in fat, and full of essential amino acids. This time we’re using this dried fish to make a Korean side dish (“ban chan” 반찬) that can be served either hot or cold. Sweet and spicy, this banchan is a great introduction to using this … Continue reading
