Seasonal Korean cooking with Taeyeon
![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 […]
![Coriander Kimchi & Avocado Bowl ｜ 고수김치[vegetarian/vegan option]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KakaoTalk_20200216_231306233-scaled.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Coriander Kimchi & Avocado Bowl ｜ 고수김치[vegetarian/vegan option]")
Did you know Kimchi can be made with any herbs & veggies? Of course, if you’ve seen my Tomato Kimchi posting already, then you would know already! My favorite herb kimchi is Coriander Kimchi. I learned to make it at a Korean Buddhist Temple, where nowadays is gaining so much attention for their healthy & […]
Japchae (잡채) is a dish that brings everyone to the table! These stir-fried glass noodles with colorful veggies and a sweet-savory sauce are a must-have for Korean celebrations. If you’ve had Japchae before, you know why it’s such a crowd favorite! The only catch? Traditional Japchae requires cooking each ingredient separately—blanching, stir-frying, seasoning… It’s a […]
Quinoa Rice: A Nutritious and Easy Upgrade to Your Korean Meals The basic staple of Korean cuisine: “밥 (Bap)”, a.k.a cooked/steamed short-grain rice. Cooking short-grain rice can be more tricky than long-grain rice. But let me show you the easy & simple ways to cook it perfectly! Looking for a simple way to add more […]
![Spicy soy-braised tofu｜매운 두부조림[vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/KakaoTalk_20200108_083846722.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Spicy soy-braised tofu｜매운 두부조림[vegan]")
Are you a fan of spicy food? Tired of same ole tofu dishes? Well, I am! Try this recipe, a traditional Korean dish with a “1-2-3 Kimchi” twist. You will be amazed how flavorful, juicy the tofu is after 20 mins! A quick, easy and delicious dinner idea for everyone. 100% plant-based & vegan, but […]