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Miss Kim78 on "I never met a kimchi I didn't like"

Miss Kim78 — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:10 +0000

You are lucky, Freddy. I'm picky about Kimchi, and only like to indulge in delicious ones. But I have come across so many Kimchi's that were gross. For some reason, there are too many restaurants I've been to that sell bad Kimchi. I think that would make some people (especially those that have never tasted Kimchi before) get a bad impression of Kimchi. One of my friends said he judges a Korean restaurant by the way their Kimchi tastes. I see some truth to that, though I have seen many places that serve other dishes that are fabulous, but ruins the experience with bad tasting Kimchi.

JDBL on "I never met a kimchi I didn't like"

JDBL — Fri, 10 May 2013 04:55:43 +0000

My neighbour just made a batch of kimchi last week and she brought me some in a plastic container. My wife and I ate it as soon as we got it because we were so excited to have home made kimchi. It's really salty and the doesn't have much flavour (like the sourness). Even the chilies are a bit lacking. I've actually had it at her place before and remember it was delcious! I don't know what happened to this one. Does anyone know if it needs to sit and ripen in the fridge for a while before we eat it? It's kinda making my fridge smell... As much as I like the street food in Korea Here are my favorites: <a href="http://iloveeslkorea.com/5-street-foods-you-must-try-before-leaving-korea/" rel="nofollow">http://iloveeslkorea.com/5-street-foods-you-must-try-before-leaving-korea/</a>, I really love sitting down with a pot of white rice, seaweed, and spicy kimchi.

powerplantop on "I never met a kimchi I didn't like"

powerplantop — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 18:38:00 +0000

Recipe for water kimchi: <a href="http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/dongchimi" rel="nofollow">http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/dongchimi</a>

FreddyAsia on "I never met a kimchi I didn't like"

FreddyAsia — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 08:50:38 +0000

I spent a year in Korea teaching, and was actually was teary-eyed when I left.the people, the landscape, the food, the everything! Koreans are my favorite Asians for many reasons. I have missed kimchi for years (after two years in Thailand, and tried store bought Chinese jarred kimchi--yuck--no respectable Korean would throw at a dog), then this year in the Philippines (same dog weapons-grade Chinese sludge)and finally found this site and am making my own. I especially like the fermented cabbage and radish styles. Most importantly, I have mild hepatic encaphalopothy, and probiotics are a very good treatment. I read that kimchi has more than four times the probiotics found in commercial yogurt, which is actually medical grade by any standard! Long live the kimchi eaters! In my time in Korea, I tried literally hundreds of types of kimch, even one for stomach problems called (in translation)"water kimchi" I would love to see a recipe for it. Thanks Maangchi!!

jrowley on "Hello, everyone!"

jrowley — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 05:18:36 +0000

I'm James, from West Virginia in USA. I have a general love of food and cooking, with a particular interest in all things Asian, especially Korean type because it is incredibly spicy. I don't have access to much of the same ingredients Maangchi uses, the local Wal-Mart doesn't even stock half of the ingredients sometimes, however I find it easy to improvise with my knowledge of traditional American cooking of what can be substituted and what can't. Kimchi is my absolute favorite dish. The hardest part about it, in my opinion, is waiting for it to ferment just right. I love it sour as much as I do spicy. I make mine using all the colors of bell pepper, lots of garlic, green cabbage (I can't find Chinese cabbage no matter where I look) onions and red pepper powder mixed with vinegar to make a very sour red pepper sauce (can't find flakes anywhere.) I also use anchovies as my source of fish sauce. Probably an odd recipe, I know, but again, there isn't much world culture where I live. I am always experimenting in the kitchen. I've managed to cook some stuff that no one around here has ever even heard of before. In fact, my mom just tried Kimchi for the first time ever today.. She couldn't handle it.. I made it too spicy for her. (But I love it) About me personally, I'm a computer geek by education but a security guard by profession. I'm the type of person who could go outside, tear down and rebuild a car, but come inside and do the same with a computer. I'm what is locally known as a high tech redneck. I'll finish by giving a big thank you to Maangchi for sharing her amazing food and culture with the entire world. You've given me a lot of amazing information, and I'm always waiting for the next video or site update. :D

Tiny Kitten on "Hello everyone! I started cooking seriously because of Maangchi :)"

Tiny Kitten — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 23:34:58 +0000

Thanks very much!

piperjohn3 on "Hello everyone! I started cooking seriously because of Maangchi :)"

piperjohn3 — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 05:42:29 +0000

One of the best things about Maangchi, I agree, is her lack of fussiness. Her passion and eagerness to share shows us that cooking good food is no mystery. Passion is so important. I'm so glad you overcame your fear of the imaginary "kitchen priesthood" and embraced something that you will enjoy more and more throughout your life: making tasty, healthy food. Welcome to the kitchen! Cheers!

Tiny Kitten on "Hello everyone! I started cooking seriously because of Maangchi :)"

Tiny Kitten — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:07:40 +0000

Hi, all. I have been a long time reader of this blog but have never posted before, but when Maangchi mentioned meeting readers who didn't post and how she wished they had, I decided to introduce myself. I had never cooked for myself much before I found Maangchi's videos. I helped my family cook often and sometimes would heat myself up leftovers or boil some pasta that I would stir sauce in from a jar, but that was it. I was afraid of the kitchen and since I had experienced some funny disasters I was convinced I was better off not trying to cook. However, seeing her great energy and happiness as well as having her break down the recipes in such an easy to understand way changed my outlook. I began to experiment, changing up her recipes based on what I had in the house. My first dish was a spinach side dish that was inspired by hers. Over time, I began to cook more and more, not necessarily only Korean food (my husband can't eat spicy food and certain ingredients disagree with him and I cook for both of us about 3/4 of the time). I began creating my own recipes and gaining confidence, so that even when something didn't turn out right I would just go right back to watching Maangchi, getting inspired, and trying again. I now bond over recipes with my mom, brother and my closest friends, who all cook to varying degrees. I feel like I have an unbreakable connection to the family members who are not still in the world because of the good memories I have from before, and the new good memories I am creating now, wishing they were with me. I feel like cooking and eating good food brings people closer together and celebrates our differences while surprising us with our similarities! Thanks, Maangchi, for your time and dedication!

Zwaalie on "Hi from Amsterdam"

Zwaalie — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:36:51 +0000

Hi everyone!! Just wanted to introduce myself, as I hope to be doing lots of Korean cooking, browsing around on this forum and hopefully meet new friends. So here is a little introduction about myself: I was adopted from Korea when I was four months old. I'm currently 35 years old and live in Amsterdam with my husband and dog. I love to do all kinds of things like cooking and baking, but also crafty stuff like knitting, photography... you name it! Though I have been making some of Maangchi's recipes in the past (Bibimbap is one of my favorites, Kimbap, Kimchi, Jangjorim), I've always felt slightly intimidated by the "I don't know if this tastes really Korean and how it is supposed to taste?". However having had the chance to meet not only Maangchi on one of her Gapshida meetups, but also the lovely Susanne and Reinier, it has sparked my desire for cooking and eating more Korean food!!

Soju123 on "Hello from MN, USA"

Soju123 — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:13:19 +0000

That japchae looks so good, it's making me hungry!

vang0779 on "Hello from MN, USA"

vang0779 — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 16:06:54 +0000

Anyeonghaseyo! I'm actually Hmong, but I love cross-cultural cooking. I like to cook authentic food as well as modify it to my own personal version of them. I'm an aspiring actress from Minnesota, loves to cook, read, and a fashion-novice geek. I look forward to learning more about Korean cooking and dishes from Maangchi. Oh! And I love KDRAMAs, too! ^_^ I just recently started a blog, which you can feel free to stop by and look at some of my cooking at <a href="http://www.valyjuju.posterous.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.valyjuju.posterous.com</a> and subscribe if you like. I only give out recipes and cooking instructions via request since I don't have a lot of time to sit and write down everything when I'm blogging. =) Enclosed picture: I had some marinated beef jap chae with fresh veggies from my local Farmer's Market for dinner last night.

ahmz on "homecooking"

ahmz — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:16:37 +0000

Home Cooking is a blog for everyone who love to spent more time in the kitchen. People who love to cook healthy food for the family and friends. just visit <a href="http://ahmz-homecooking.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">http://ahmz-homecooking.blogspot.com</a>

msnyc on "Korean Cooking Class/Restaurant Job in NYC"

msnyc — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 15:20:16 +0000

I am interested in finding a korean cooking class in NY that is held regularly. I checked ICE and they didn't have anything for 2010-11. Also, I am looking to learn how to make homemade doenjang.. I know it takes a long time to ferment and is not for those with sensitive olfactories, but I love love it and want to learn. I would also be into learning how to make korean food from a chef in a restaurant, but find it difficult to even figure out how to do so. My korean in not that good..

laniekay on "Korean schooled"

laniekay — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 22:41:07 +0000

Fun! Thanks!

stanford on "Korean schooled"

stanford — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:17:06 +0000

I stumbled across this neat little blog today; some of you might find it interesting: <a href="http://www.koreanschooled.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.koreanschooled.com/</a> She's an "American-born first generation Korean" woman trying to learn how to cook Korean food. <a href="http://www.koreanschooled.com/post/403241562/wassup-friends-of-kimchi-or-kim-chee">As she says in her introduction</a>: <blockquote>"I have spent my entire adult life skipping around the food service industry, learning how to cook just about everything but korean food. I’m not sure what sparked the sudden interest in learning to cook Korean. Growing up, I HATED anything my mom would try to feed me, instead reaching for boxed mac and cheese and frozen chicken nuggets. But, as I have moved further away from home, I find myself with these…cravings. Maybe it’s nostalgia. Maybe it’s something even deeper - like a need to discover my identity through food blah blah blah." </blockquote> Actually the "blah blah blah" is the most interesting part! She's a hipster, for sure, but <a href="http://www.koreanschooled.com/post/440313064/kimchi-post-1-i-made-kimchi">learning how to make Korean food from her mom</a>: <blockquote>So like I said before, I went home last weekend to help my mom make a huge batch of kimchi (about 3 months worth). I figured, it’s about time I learned how to make this. To me, it felt like a right of passage. To my mom, I was a welcome extra pair of hands (no but really, at one point she was getting a little teary eyed about the whole thing. Mostly b/c I’ve always rambled on about cooking, but never about Korean food, much less Korean food that she knows how to make well). </blockquote>

rhealities on "Anyeong Haseyo! from Mississauga, ON Canada"

rhealities — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:30:16 +0000

Hi Maangchi! my favorite grocery store here in Mississauga is PAT Oriental, which has all the ingredients that I need to cook korean cuisine. i wanted to learn the korean language as well and more cuisines, I hope we can be friends and exchange personal email addresses. kamsahamnida once again. =)

KC on "Anyeong Haseyo! from Mississauga, ON Canada"

KC — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:31:05 +0000

Dear Ms. Maangchi, Please come to Mascoutah Illinois and open a Korean restaurant. you will be a hit for sure. The nearest Korean restaurant is in St Louis. so how about it ... Mrs. KC

Maangchi on "Anyeong Haseyo! from Mississauga, ON Canada"

Maangchi — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:47:49 +0000

yay! thank you very much! kamsahamnida!

rhealities on "Anyeong Haseyo! from Mississauga, ON Canada"

rhealities — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 15:42:15 +0000

Anyeong Haseyo Everyone and Most Especially to Maangchi!!! I have been cooking a lot of korean dishes lately due to my addiction to the korean drama "Boys Over Flowers". I found a lot of websites that introduces korean cuisine, but nothing like Maangchi's Site. I love this site and I tried and cooked a lot of dishes from this site. to Maangchi: Kamsahamnida for your great efforts in teaching me and everyone how to cook korean cuisine. =)

Ms_Macy on "Hello to everyone.."

Ms_Macy — Thu, 07 May 2009 03:40:53 +0000

My name is Macy. I'm new to this...I've been watching Maangchi for the past 3 months and really enjoy it...I used to think that Korean cooking was hard...but after watching Maangchi I find that it is very simple to cook...My husband and friends love the bulgogi...I feel like I'm the best when I cook them something and they like it...hehehe....Hope to get to know some people and make new friends...always welcoming new friends...

gallagc5 on "New to Korean Cooking"

gallagc5 — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 20:09:13 +0000

Hey everyone. I am a college student in washington state, and i just recently began to learn how to cook some korean foods. I really want to learn how to make more dishes that are easy and simple. Well i hope i can learn alot from maangchi and everyone else

recipe on "Hello people"

recipe — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:53:50 +0000

I'm newbie in this forum. looking forward for more info on cooking.