This is the final recipe that Lee perfected. We tested it multiple times to get it as close as possible to the authentic siu mai flavour, but it was actually pretty challenging while keeping it high in protein. We found that imitation crab meat (surimi) […]
Tag: Low-cal
Low cal Korean spicy pork and squid stir-fry (오징어 제육)
I made this dish inspired by 제육볶음 (Jeyuk-bokkeum), a classic Korean spicy pork stir-fry that’s both sweet and spicy at the same time. It’s one of the most popular dishes in Korea, especially among guys, for reasons I honestly don’t even know. I just remember […]
Low calorie Korean Jjol-Myeon(쫄면, chewy spicy cold noodles)
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 […]
North Korean style chicken Rice
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 […]
Low cal Hearty Chicken Corn soup
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 […]