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Kimchi, Korea’s Iconic Fermented Food It is almost impossible to talk about Korean food without talking about kimchi. I originally planned for kimchi to be the very first food I wrote about on this blog, but somehow, I am only getting around to it now. Better late than never, right? If you visit Korea for…
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One of the things that often surprises foreigners when they visit a Korean restaurant for the first time is seeing several small dishes already placed on the table before the main food arrives. Kimchi, seasoned bean sprouts, seasoned spinach, stir fried fish cakes, braised potatoes, cucumber salad, spicy shredded radish. The variety can be surprisingly…
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Dak-bokkeum-tang, also known as Korean Spicy Braised Chicken, is a classic Korean dish made with chicken, potatoes, onions, and a rich, spicy sauce. Instead of simply boiling the chicken in water, this recipe takes a slightly different approach: the chicken is first pan-fried until golden brown, and the rendered chicken fat is then used to…
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Kimchi Fried Rice is a simple and flavorful Korean comfort food made by stir-frying fermented kimchi with rice and a few basic ingredients. It is savory, slightly spicy, and full of the rich, tangy flavor of kimchi. This version is made without meat, making it a simple vegetarian-friendly Korean meal that can be prepared in…
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If you are planning a trip to Korea, one of the first questions you may have is: “When is the best time to visit Korea?” Korea has four distinct seasons, and each season offers a different experience. The weather, scenery, activities, festivals, and even the food you can enjoy change throughout the year. If this…
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If you visit a Korean restaurant for the first time, one thing you may notice is that food is often served differently from what you might be used to. Instead of each person receiving one separate dish, several dishes are placed in the middle of the table and everyone shares them. Kimchi jjigae, doenjang jjigae,…
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Miyeokguk is one of the most familiar soups in Korean home cooking. It is especially associated with birthdays and the postpartum period. Personally, I love miyeokguk, so I make it quite often. Hahaha Tender seaweed and beef are first sautéed in sesame oil, then seasoned with Korean soup soy sauce and garlic before being slowly…
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If you visit Korea during the summer, you will quickly notice a small, bright yellow fruit with distinctive white stripes. This fruit is called Chamoe (참외), commonly known in English as Korean melon. Chamoe is one of the fruits that many Koreans associate with summer. It has a crisp texture, refreshing sweetness, and a light,…
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Kimchi Jjigae, or Korean Kimchi Stew, is one of the most popular comfort foods in Korea. It is made with well-fermented kimchi, pork, tofu, and a flavorful broth. The longer the kimchi has fermented, the deeper and richer the stew becomes. This is a simple, traditional-style recipe that you can easily make at home. Ingredients…