Korean kitchen pages

  1. Mushroom soup ( 버섯들깨탕: Beoseot-deulkkae-tang)

    Mushroom soup (Beoseot-deulkkae-tang: 버섯들깨탕)

    Korean mushroom soup (Beoseot-deulkkae-tang: 버섯들깨탕) is a delicious, nutritious, savory soup made with mushrooms and perilla seeds powder. The perilla seeds powder makes the broth soft and nutty, and the beef brisket and the mushrooms are chewy, soft, and crispy, giving this soup a very unique taste and texture. You could make it with just one kind of mushroom […]

  2. Ox bone hangover soup (Ppyeo-haejangguk: 뼈해장국)

    Today I’m going to introduce you to ppyeo-haejangguk, or ox bone hangover soup. This soup is made from boiling ox bones for hours and hours until all the delicious, nutritious meat, marrow, and ligaments dissolve and create a hearty bone broth. The resulting soup is rich, savory, earthy, and best of all, after one spoonful I can feel […]

  3. Gulbi-gui

    Grilled salted & dried yellow corvina (Gulbi-gui: 굴비구이)

    Koreans have long salted and preserved yellow corvina (gulbi: 굴비), as a way to make them more delicious and keep them longer. Yeong-gwang, in South Jeolla province, is especially well-known for gulbi and you’ll see large racks of them there, drying in the sun and ocean breeze. They can be found sold frozen in the […]

  4. Spicy braised tofu (Dubu-jorim: 두부조림)

    This spicy tofu is juicy, crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and tastes meaty even though it’s totally vegetarian. It also has over 5 million views on YouTube and is a favorite in households around the world. Who says tofu is boring?? : )

  5. Doenjang-jjigae (Fermented soybean paste stew)

    Doenjang-jjigae is a hearty Korean fermented soybean paste stew made with vegetables, tofu, shrimp, and anchovies. Deeply savory, comforting, and delicious with rice!

  6. guk-ganjang

    Soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang)

    Salty and strong, Korean soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang: 국간장 but also called joseon-ganjang: 조선간장, aka “Korean soy sauce”) is not just for soup, it’s also good for seasoning stews, meat, seafood, and vegetables. It’s very different from the commercial soy sauce you’re used to. That darker and sweeter soy sauce was invented in China and introduced to Korea through […]

  7. doenjang

    Fermented soybean paste (Doenjang)

    Hello everybody! I know some of you have been waiting for my doenjang and ganjang recipes for a long time! Today I feel a real sense of achievement to release this recipe here. It’s one of the recipes in my cookbook, and whether you have my book or not, this video and recipe should still be useful to you. […]

  8. Yuja tea (Yujacha)

    Yujacha is a simple Korean tea made from the yuja fruit. It’s fresh, sweet, tangy, and has a strong and unique citron flavor and aroma. It’s perfect for warming you up in the wintertime, and is full of vitamin C. If you have a cold, it will always make you feel better. Any of my […]

  9. Mung Bean Pancakes (Bindaetteok)

    Korean mung bean pancakes, called bindaetteok, are a delicious, savory, irresistible meal in themselves. Packed with ingredients: ground mung beans, rice, kimchi, pork, vegetables, egg, and full of seasonings, they are hearty and unforgettable. I make the pancakes in big batches and keep the leftovers in the freezer, wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and […]

  10. Sukjunamul (mung bean sprout side dish: 숙주나물)

    Mung bean sprout side dish (Sukjunamul-muchim)

    Today I’m going to make a mung bean sprout side dish with my homegrown mung bean sprouts. If you followed my directions and harvested your sprouts already, this is perfect timing for you and you’re ready to start! If you didn’t grow your sprouts, don’t worry, you can still buy them in a grocery store. They’re widely available […]

  11. Squash rice cake (Hobaktteok)

    Today let’s make squash rice cake (Hobaktteok), using a small ceramic bowl or cup. I’m so excited to release this recipe because with it you can easily make fluffy rice cake and sweet squash filling. Ramekins work well, but you could try any other kind of similar-sized, heat-resistant bowl or cup, too. The nice thing about […]

  12. Taro soup (Toran-guk)

    Savory, nutty, and soft, this soup brings out the best of taro (used all over the world!) in a satisfying, warming dish. Plus it’s very good for you!