Budae Jjigae is a super popular Korean “jeon gol” (hot pot). A huge pot of sizzling spicy stew is usually shared amongst 2, 4 or even more people (the more the merrier, and the bigger the pot!). I don’t think my mom grew up eating this dish so she didn’t make it for us at home. The first few times I ...
Bulgogi Kimchi Juk (Korean Porridge)
Korean porridge or “juk” is the perfect warm weather food to start off the changing of seasons. While juk is enjoyed all year round, I particularly crave it more in the cold seasons because the hearty warm bowl really warms my body up! There are so many varieties of juk - you can really add anything ...
Newlyweds Diary Beef and Kimchi Gimbap
Kimbap is a traditional Korean dish made from cooked rice and a variation of ingredients that are rolled in kim - dried sheets of seaweed. Every mom has some variation of it and really, the ingredients can be anything you wish! My mom makes the best ones with Korean marinated beef, carrots, egg, ...
Braised Pork Ribs with Kimchi
After all of the luscious, waist expanding delicious sweets, it's time for some spiciness to balance it all! It's also cold (freezing) here in the northeast and winter is here to stay. It's not really welcome to stay but I don't think winter will be leaving for a few months, so, might as well ...