I made this recipe to help Lee’s mum with her diet. She gained weight from drinking McDonald’s coffee frappes every day last year, so I wanted to create a more calorie-friendly version. The taste is still there, but it’s lighter and healthier!
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Korean Strawberry Syrup (딸기청)
Who else is a big fan of ddal-gi-woo-yoo (딸기우유, strawberry milk)? I grew up drinking this in Korea, and honestly, I don’t think anyone doesn’t like it! It’s a super simple and quick recipe (as long as you have the patience to wait overnight!), and […]
Tofu Crisps
Crispy high protein tofu chips that you can season to your liking after cooking.
High protein tuna bibimbap
You can pretty much put whatever you want and adjust the portions yourself as you’re making this fresh. If you’re bulking, feel free to add a fried egg, more rice, and fattier cuts of protein instead of tuna 👌🏼
Korean Soy Braised Beef
Korean inspired (Jang Jorim), it is a good protein source you can keep in your fridge as back up!
Homemade Kimchi
A traditional Korean side dish made from fermented vegetables, primarily napa cabbage and a variety of seasonings.
Korean Thick Soybean Stew with Whelk (Woo-Rung Gang-Doenjang )
If you’re not familiar with this dish, I highly recommend giving it a try! We used whelk (a type of sea snail), which is a great source of protein. It pairs perfectly with rice and fresh lettuce!
Protein Rice Krispies
Delicious and nutritious protein rice krispie (LCM) bars that are perfect for a quick snack.
French Inspired Korean Carrot Salad (당근라페)
I literally make this carrot salad every week while I’m cutting. It’s super versatile and tasty — Lee and I add it to salads, sandwiches, toasties, and even rice cakes! If your partner struggles to eat more veggies, this is a great way to show […]
Seafood Risotto – Savoury Oats
Another day another savoury oat recipe to try and convince you that this is way better than putting protein powder in oats 😇