Jjolmyeon isn’t as globally popular as many other Korean dishes, but it’s one of the most loved bun-sik foods in Korea — alongside tteokbokki, gimbap, odeng (fish cake), and ramyeon. “Jjolmyeon” literally means chewy noodles, and that iconic texture is what makes the dish so […]
It’s been a long time since I last celebrated Lunar New Year — ever since I moved to Australia. So this year, I made mandu with Lee’s family to celebrate it the Korean way. It was so much fun making mandu together. We had a […]
This is a boneless Galbijjim recipe that some local Koreans might hate me for. But I still want to celebrate Lunar New Year without gaining weight. Of course it would taste amazing if I made this with beef ribs or a fattier cut like Wagyu. […]
This North Korean–style steamed chicken recipe kept showing up on my algorithm for a while, so of course—I had to make it. (I don’t even know if the average North Korean citizen can afford chicken though) The original recipe uses chicken Maryland, which I’m sure […]
Chicken and corn are a combination you simply can’t resist. Together, they make the soup incredibly hearty and comforting. Deboning cooked chicken drumsticks does take a bit of effort, but for soup, I can’t give up the deep umami flavour that the bones create. Instead […]