This pot is very thin and light, and whatever is inside cooks very quickly. We use this for things that shouldn’t be cooked a long time, like ramyeon. And when eating ramyeon we often use the lid as a makeshift plate, so as not to drip any broth on our clothes while we slurp the […]
As I mentioned through my twitter a while ago, I am the one of the winners of the “Blog Korea, visit Korea” competition. The prize LG netbook (LGX12) arrived at home a few days ago. iphone and netbook The cute and small computer was packed tightly enough to be unbreakable even if it were dropped […]
Note – This recipe combines 2 sujebi recipes that I eventually updated to make more specific recipes and videos for: traditional sujebi and kimchi sujebi. The updated versions may be easier for you to follow. ~ Maangchi Sujebi is a traditional Korean noodle soup, and is well-loved and popular among Koreans. The noodles are made […]
So many people have asked me about shopping for Korean ingredients – they don’t know what to buy, or how to choose the best ingredients. So this meetup is going to be a trip to a big Korean grocery store in New Jersey. We’ll have lunch in the grocery store cafeteria (it’s pretty good!) and […]
Last week I met Mr. Gowman in a restaurant in Koreatown. I didn’t know I was being interviewed by him until he said “Oh, I forgot my tape recorder.” Which freaked me out! I usually don’t like to be interviewed, I like to make friends. But I found out he’s a very nice man, and […]
If you’re visiting my website for the first time, you might be wondering which recipe to start with. There are almost 60 recipes here and the number is increasing as time passes. So I decided to create this “Maangchi’s picks” section. Keep your eye on this spot for my choices – they depend on season, […]
Grilled pork belly (Samgyeopsal-gui) is an extremely popular Korean BBQ dish. Because the cooking and eating is done at the table, it’s really social and a great party food. It’s also pretty simple to make, and because everyone pretty much helps themselves it’s easy to serve, too. Nobody can resist the taste of samgyeopsal gui! […]
If you’re visiting my website for the first time, you might be wondering which recipe to start with. There are almost 60 recipes here and the number is increasing as time passes. So I decided to create this “Maangchi’s picks” section. Keep your eye on this spot for my choices – they depend on season, […]
This pan-fried tofu with seasoning sauce is a favorite among Koreans. Simple to make and delicious, you won’t believe how good tofu can taste, with just a few ingredients!
Hey everybody, happy Sunday! This is a little present for all of you. I’ve been using a photo taken from my hwajeon video as my computer desktop background for a long time. The flowers were so pretty and I thought I would share with you guys. So I made a few sizes and here they […]
I’m introducing Korean style salty cucumber pickles (oijangajji). Unlike Western cucumber pickles, oijangajji is seasoned with a lot of other condiments and spices, which makes it good for side dishes. After we make the pickles I’ll show you how to make two side dishes that use oijangajji. When you choose cucumbers, make sure they are […]
(the other recipe in the video is Kkaennip-jangajji) Kkaennip (perilla leaves) are one of my favorite vegetables. They have a real good flavor, like mint, so they are used for so many Korean dishes. Whatever you make with kkaennip, it will be precious dish because you will have to take care of each leaf one […]
(The other recipe in this video is Kkaennip-kimchi) Kkaennip are one of my favorite vegetables. They have a unique flavor and are used for so many Korean dishes. They’re also easy to grow! Ingredients 1 pound of perilla leaves (about 450 grams) soy sauce (1½ cup) a medium size apple 1 medium size onion 4-5 cloves […]
I went to Flushing yesterday to do some grocery shopping. On the way home I remembered that last year at this time I bought some perilla leaves from a woman on the street, I thought I would stop by and see if she was there this year. I’m not sure this is the same lady […]
Jangjorim is one of the most loved Korean side dishes. It’s also a popular item for lunch boxes. I love to add lots of green chile peppers to my jangjorim. I enjoy not only the beef taste but also the juice, which contains saltiness from soy sauce, good aroma from green chile pepper, and a […]
