Collard greens are not a familiar vegetable in Korean cuisine. However, since the vegetable is nutritious, healthy, and delicious, I wanted to use it in my cooking. First I tried to make kimchi with it, but it turned out too tough. Then I tried cooked collard greens at a BBQ restaurant in New York and […]
Musaeng-chae is one of the easiest and most common Korean side dishes. A good quality Korean radish is firm, and the taste is juicy, sweet, and crunchy! Choosing a good radish is very important to make good musaeng-chae. How can you know if it’s firm and juicy? The outer skin should look smooth and shiny, […]
“We used to make a large quantity at once, enough to eat for the whole winter. We kept hundreds of steamed pork buns in earthenware pots in the yard. The weather was so cold that the buns were frozen the whole winter, until we finished them. They were hard as stones the whole time. We ate them every other day, not as a snack, but as a meal. We used to bring some frozen buns to the kitchen, thaw them out, steam them, and eat them.”
More than 100 people came and there were 21 entries for the kimchi contest. They were from everywhere. Someone from Maryland, someone from Canada, and some drove hours and hours to come to the event. I was overwhelmed by their passion!
LA galbi is Korean-style grilled beef short ribs, thinly cut across the bones and marinated in a savory, slightly sweet sauce with soy sauce, garlic, and Korean pear. Tender, juicy, and perfect for Korean BBQ!
If you make this soup early in the morning for your husband or wife (^^) who are suffering from a severe hangover, you will get a lot of credit from him or her.
