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Strawberry Jam – Ttalgi Jam 딸기잼

Tis the season to make strawberry jam! Strawberries are finally in season in Korea. In mid to late December, supermarkets are stocked with deliciously sweet strawberries. They’re juicy and so flavorful you could cry while eating one. And though they aren’t cheap by any means, they are worth every won. When I heard that homemade jam is commonly made in Korea, I thought why not give it a try. Did I mention it only requires two ingredients…

Spicy Korean Chicken Stew – Dak Bokkeum Tang 닭볶음탕

Let me be the first to warn you: you may be tempted to scrape off every bit of this classic Korean dish from your plate after eating it. Yes, it is that good. Dak Bokkeum Tang 닭볶음탕, Spicy Korean Chicken Stew is a timeless flavorful, hearty dish anyone can enjoy…

Gaji-namul (Korean Steamed Eggplant Side Dish)

I am so excited to share my favorite Korean side dish recipe: steamed eggplant, gaji-namul 가지나물! It’s super delicious and easy to make. It’s an everyday side dish that you can eat along with other side dishes, meats and rice. It has the perfect balance of flavor, soft texture and purple color. If I was hooked from the first day I tried it, you just might be too…

Ori Jumulleok 오리주물럭- Korean Spicy Marinated Grilled Duck

If there’s one Korean dish that I love the most it’s definitely Ori Jumulleok. It’s rich flavor never ceases to send my taste buds on a euphoric rollercoaster. The word jumulleok 주물럭 means hand-rub. Essentially the maker uses their hands to rub the marination into the meat…

Making Kimbap (Gimbap) For The First Time!

Making kimbap (gimbap) 김밥 or seaweed rice rolls is truly an art. This popular Korean snack is one of my all time favorites…

Spicy Cucumber Recipe

This simple Korean side dish recipe is one of my favorites. The best part is there’s no cooking involved. This salad can be prepared in three steps: chop, season and mix…

Korean Bibimbap

When I think of Korean food, bibimbap 비빔밥 always comes to mind. This popular dish, a mixture of rice, vegetables, meat and red pepper paste, makes it the perfect, healthy, balanced meal everyone can enjoy…

6 Korean Snacks You Must Try

I love Korean snacks! I might be addicted! Opening the individually wrapped, single serving snack is such a joy…

Korean Bulgogi 불고기 Beef Pizza

One bite of Korean Bulgogi 불고기 beef pizza will change your life forever…

My Favorite Korean Spicy Sauce

All good chicken begins in the marination process. This Korean spicy sauce did not disappoint…

Pan-fried Chicken Breast

Who loves to eat? I know I do. Who doesn’t? Who loves to cook? I must admit I don’t always like cooking but when I do, I like for my food to look and taste good…