Seasonal Korean cooking
This winter, I had an amazing opportunity to join Venerable Jeong Kwan (a renowned Buddhist practitioner and a Korean temple food master on Netflix 「Chef’s Table」) on a study trip to discover fermented foods and food culture in Japan. The highlight of the trip was when we went to Gujo in Gifu prefecture, where we […]
![Citrusy & Nutty Endive muchim (salad with Yuja (yuzu) & Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) [vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/%EA%BE%B8%EB%AF%B8%EA%B8%B0Snapshot-10-07-2024-16_18-2-e1720622399628.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Citrusy & Nutty Endive muchim (salad with Yuja (yuzu) & Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) [vegan]")
I’ve always loved juicy and crisp endives, also for its slight bitterness that follows after sweetness. Now that I live in The Netherlands, where I can get a bag of 4 endives for only around 2 euros, I’m looking for different ways to bring it onto my table 🙂 Although I do love to make […]
![Classic Tteokbokki (Spicy rice cake stew) ｜떡볶이 [vegetarian with vegan option]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/%EA%BE%B8%EB%AF%B8%EA%B8%B0Snapshot-25-06-2024-14_59-1.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Classic Tteokbokki (Spicy rice cake stew) ｜떡볶이 [vegetarian with vegan option]")
When you ask “Do you like Tteokbokki?” to Koreans, 99% of them will say “당연하지 Dangyeonhaji (of course)!” I haven’t met any Koreans (especially around my age) that dislikes Tteokbokki. I think that’s because we literally grew up eating them. I always say “Tteokbokki is Koreans’ childhood memories and comfort food in one plate.” And […]
![The EASIEST Bibimbap ｜비빔밥 [vegan option]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/%EA%BE%B8%EB%AF%B8%EA%B8%B0Snapshot-25-06-2024-10_39-1-e1719306037726.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "The EASIEST Bibimbap ｜비빔밥 [vegan option]")
Making this Bibimbap is as easy as 1-2-3! It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Bibimbap literally means bibim (mixed) + bap (rice), hence, “mixed rice”.So that also means you can freely choose your toppings. Whatever toppings that I would choose, I always opt to have a combination of different colors. Taste the harmony of different […]
![Saengchae (Korean salad with soy dressing) ｜ 생채 [vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Snapshot-20-06-2024-17_21.png?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Saengchae (Korean salad with soy dressing) ｜ 생채 [vegan]")
This classic Korean soy dressing is so versatile that you can easily pair it with any veggies. When making a salad, I always think of 3 components: 1. Base : leafy veggies that are quite neutral in taste but gives nice crunchiness. Typically some kind of lettuce like romaine, iceberg, oakleaf or butterhead 2. Herbs […]
![Sangchu-namul (Korean lettuce side dish) ｜ 상추나물 [vegetarian/vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/%EA%BE%B8%EB%AF%B8%EA%B8%B0Snapshot-13-06-2024-11_45.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Sangchu-namul (Korean lettuce side dish) ｜ 상추나물 [vegetarian/vegan]")
In summer, my grandma’s garden is filled with lettuce!They grow thick stems and they’re actually so crunchy and sweet when cooked! #zerowaste cooking 🙂 This traditional Korean recipe is from my grandma 👵🏻 but it’s also very often made by monks at Korean Buddhist temples💚 Never cooked a romaine lettuce before? Well, this will be […]
Have you noticed the dozens of different soy sauces at Asian/Korean stores and wondered which one you should buy? Especially when cooking Korean dishes, you need to find a good ganjang (soy sauce) since it is the base of the flavors! Get to know ganjang (soy sauce) better to incorporate it into your everyday cooking! […]
For Korean cooks, 장 Jang, the sauces such as ganjang (soy sauce), doenjang (soybean paste), and gochujang (red chili paste) are soy-based fermented sauces are bread and butter. They form the essential flavors & foundation of Korean cooking. Get to know them better to incorporate Korean Jang into your everyday cooking. Let’s start our journey. […]
Looking for a quick and satisfying dinner? This creamy kimchi & chickpea stew, a twist on the traditional Korean biji-jjigae (비지찌개), is ready in just 15 minutes! Packed with bold flavors and plant-based protein, it’s a delicious way to enjoy the deep, tangy notes of fermented kimchi while keeping things simple and nutritious. What is […]
![Gochujang Glazed Tempeh｜ 고추장 템페 볶음[vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/%ED%81%AC%EA%B8%B0%EB%B3%80%ED%99%98IMG_6144-e1738598769840.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Gochujang Glazed Tempeh｜ 고추장 템페 볶음[vegan]")
If you’re looking for a delicious plant-based dish that’s packed with flavor, you’ve found it! This gochujang-glazed tempeh recipe brings the bold, spicy kick of gochujang (Korean red chili paste) together with crispy tempeh, creating a sweet, savory, and satisfying meal that will quickly become a favorite. Whether you’re a long-time tempeh fan or trying […]