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 […]

Ssam with Gang-doenjang (쌈밥과 강된장) | Korean Vegetable Rice Wraps with Thick Soybean Stew
Rice & Noodles, Soup & Stew

Ssam with Gang-doenjang (쌈밥과 강된장) | Korean Vegetable Rice Wraps with Thick Soybean Stew

In peak summer, Korean rice tables fill with vibrant greens that cool and nourish the body. One of the most beloved ways to enjoy the season? It’s Ssam (쌈), or Korean vegetable rice wraps, paired with a rich, umami-packed gang-doenjang (강된장), a thickened soybean paste stew. This dish is a quintessential part of Korean home […]

5-Minute Kong-guksu with Edamame (콩국수, 풋콩국수) | Korean Soy Milk Noodle Soup [Vegan-Friendly]
Korean Recipes, Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes

5-Minute Kong-guksu with Edamame (콩국수, 풋콩국수) | Korean Soy Milk Noodle Soup [Vegan-Friendly]

When summer hits its peak and the heat is inescapable, many Koreans turn to one of the most refreshing meals imaginable: Kong-guksu (콩국수), or chilled soy milk noodle soup. This dish is creamy, cooling, and deeply satisfying. And yes, it’s traditionally vegan too! In this simplified version, we make Kong-guksu with putkong (풋콩), also known […]

Jjajangmyeon (짜장면) | Korean Black Bean Noodles (Vegan-Friendly)
Korean Recipes, Main Dishes, Rice & Noodles, Vegetarian/Vegan Recipes

Jjajangmyeon (짜장면) | Korean Black Bean Noodles (Vegan-Friendly)

Hearty, saucy, and full of nostalgia – Jjajangmyeon (짜장면) is one of Korea’s most beloved comfort foods! Though it originally came from Korean Chinese cuisine, it has become an integral part of Korean culinary culture. In this post, I’m sharing a easy, vegan-friendly version of Jjajangmyeon that’s rich, savory, and satisfying with chewy noodles, deeply […]

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 […]