Rice & Noodles

Gukbap (Spicy Beef & Radish Soup with Rice): My Grandma’s Comforting Recipe
Korean Classics, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Soup & Stew

Gukbap (Spicy Beef & Radish Soup with Rice): My Grandma’s Comforting Recipe

Korean rice soup, or Gukbap (국밥), is the ultimate comfort food—deeply flavorful, nourishing, and satisfying. You may have seen it recently featured on NYT Cooking, but today, I’m sharing the authentic version, just like my grandma makes it. There are many versions of Gukbaps from different regions in Korea. But this Gyeongsang-do style beef radish […]

Baechu Mandu (Napa Cabbage Dumplings) |배추만두
Appetizers, Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Snacks

Baechu Mandu (Napa Cabbage Dumplings) |배추만두

Baechu Mandu: Dumplings Without Dumpling Dough That You’ll Love Koreans love dumplings—whether they’re steamed, boiled, pan-fried, or served in a comforting bowl of soup. While 만두 mandu (Korean dumplings) often come wrapped in wheat flour skins, there’s a lesser-known but equally delicious variety: baechu mandu (배추만두), dumplings wrapped in napa cabbage leaves. The star of […]

Tteokguk (Korean rice cake soup) |떡국 [vegan/vegetarian friendly]
Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Soup & Stew

Tteokguk (Korean rice cake soup) |떡국 [vegan/vegetarian friendly]

Tteokguk, My Family Style: A Hug in a Bowl to Start the Year Happy Seollal (Korean New Year’s Day)! If you’ve ever celebrated the Korean New Year, chances are you’ve had a warm, comforting bowl of Tteokguk. This traditional soup is made with chewy rice cakes swimming in a delicate broth, topped with colorful garnishes […]

5-minute Kong-guksu (Korean soy milk noodle soup) with edamame| 콩국수, 풋콩국수 [vegan friendly]
Korean Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes

5-minute Kong-guksu (Korean soy milk noodle soup) with edamame| 콩국수, 풋콩국수 [vegan friendly]

Kong-guksu, Korean soy milk noodle soup, is one of most popular Korean summer dishes.It’s creamy, nutty and so healthy too! This is the simplest (and the most delicious!) Kong-guksu recipe on this planet using edamame 🙂 And it will really blow your mind! My grandma always makes us this in late summer, when her garden […]

Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles) |짜장면 [vegan friendly]
Korean Recipes, Main Dishes, Rice & Noodles, Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes

Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles) |짜장면 [vegan friendly]

Jjajangmyeon 짜장면 is everyone’s favorite and is THE popular dish nowadays! Today, I’m introducing a vegan-friendly version that everyone can enjoy, using seitan (soybean protein). Jjajangmyeon, with its Korean Chinese roots, has long been a comfort food for Koreans, although we don’t usually make it at home. Because It’s actually one of the first foods […]

Classic Tteokbokki (Spicy rice cake stew) |떡볶이 [vegetarian with vegan option]
Korean Recipes, Main Dishes, Rice & Noodles, Snacks

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 […]

One-Pan Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles & Vegetables) | 원팬 잡채 : Vegan Recipe
Korean Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes

One-Pan Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles & Vegetables) | 원팬 잡채 : Vegan Recipe

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 […]