Banchan(Side Dishes)

Fluffy & juicy Zucchini Fritters (aehobak-jeon) ｜애호박전 [vegetarian, vegan friendly]

It’s the peak season of zucchinis. That means they taste the best and very cheap too 🙂 So during these summer months, I try to fill the table with different zucchini dishes. Aehobak-jeon, Korean zucchini fritters 애호박전 Aehobak-jeon, a.k.a. Korean zucchini fritters, is Koreans’ go-to …

Gochujang saengchae (Korean salad with gochujang dressing) ｜고추장 생채 [vegan]

This Korean salad with sweet & spicy gochujang dressing is one of my staple banchan (side dish) on my lunch/dinner table. This salad especially goes well with seafood (mussels, shrimp, squid, etc.) because of its brightness but of course, you can also have it with …

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💚 …

Gochujang glazed tempeh(a.k.a. Heroin Tempeh) ｜ 고추장 템페 볶음[vegan]

This gochujang glazed tempeh is crunchy, sweet n’ spicy, and SO ADDICTIVE! Crispy tempeh cooked to perfection(with my secret method) with delicious Korean gochujang sauce! Rumor has it that it’s crazy addictive, maybe as addictive as heroin…so some of my friends told me this is …

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 …

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 …

Tomato Kimchi ｜토마토 김치[vegetarian/vegan option]

Have you heard of Tomato Kimchi(토마토김치)? These sun-kissed tomatoes are stuffed with crunchy radish stuffing tossed with umami-filled kimchi dressing. The dressing brings out the ingredients’ own natural taste to the most, bursting with flavors! And what’s more, it’s 100% naturally vegetarian-friendly! Kimchi, one of …