Seasonal Korean cooking with Taeyeon
Why You Should Make Wild Garlic Kimchi This Season This is my original recipe for wild garlic kimchi, based on traditional Korean fermentation methods! It highlights the flavors of wild garlic in a naturally & authentic way! Spring is the perfect time to explore new flavors in fermentation, and wild garlic (San-maneul in Korean) is […]
Kimchi is one of Korea’s iconic fermented foods, packed with complex flavors, crunchiness, and incredible health benefits! Traditionally, kimchi includes fish sauce or salted shrimp for extra depth, but did you know you can make a fully plant-based version that’s just as rich and flavorful? This vegan kimchi recipe is inspired by Salchal-eumsik (Korean Buddhist […]
How to Make Easy Kimchi at Home Kimchi is the heart of Korean cuisine, tasty & crunchy fermented vegetables packed with spice, umami, and gut-friendly probiotics! While traditional kimchi-making can seem overwhelming, this easy kimchi recipe simplifies the process, making it accessible for anyone. Even if it’s your first time! Over the years, I’ve taught […]
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 […]
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. […]