Hi everybody! Spring has come! It’s time for us to make something delicious, pack a lunch box, and go on a picnic. I can’t fully enjoy any activity or event unless delicious food is on hand. Most Koreans are like this. I may spend one afternoon in Central Park here in New York, but before […]
This soup is another recipe which is very delicious and easy to make. When you boil this soup, the aroma is irresistible. : ) If you like spicy food and soup, this is the perfect food. You don’t need any other side dishes when you eat this soup, but you need to serve it with […]
Ojingeochae muchim is one of the most popular side dishes for Korean lunchboxes (“doshirak“). I learned this recipe from my cousin Kyeong in Korea, who was attending university when I was in high school. I couldn’t believe how tasty it was when I tasted her ojingeochae muchim because it was much softer than my own […]
Korean seasoned raw beef (yukhoe) is a delicious, fantastic totally unique dish: cool, garlicky, nutty, a little sweet and of course meaty! It makes for a great side dish for drinking. My recipe uses a lot of garlic, so plan in advance for garlic breath! This recipe has been a favorite in my family for […]
Warm, creamy, nutty, and healthy, this is the perfect stew for colder weather. Just thinking about a bubbling pot of my grandmother’s kongbiji-jjigae makes me comfortable lol. In this recipe, I make it like she made it. Enjoy!
Hi, everybody, I’m going to introduce another side dish recipe to you. Cheongpomuk-muchim is made with mung bean starch. It’s sugar-free and fat-free but delicious. What’s the taste like? Hmmm, if you like noodles, you’ll like it. As you see in the video tutorial, I add 1 teaspoon of salt for 7 cups water and the starch powder, […]
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 […]
A signature ingredient in Korean cooking, this deeply nutty oil has a rich, distinctive toasty flavor. It’s made with milled sesame seeds, and it’s rich, nutty flavor makes dishes come alive. Korean sesame oil is different from the plain (untoasted) sesame oil sold next to the vegetable oil in Western supermarkets. It can also be used as […]
Which to get? Both are best sellers and either one is a good choice if you want to learn Korean home cooking. Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking has all the recipes for all the essential Korean pastes and sauces, but my second book Maangchi's Big Book of Korean Cooking has more recipes, more photos, and more variety.
