Seasonal Korean cooking
![Kale Doenjang-guk (Soybean paste soup with kale) ｜케일 된장국 [Vegetarian]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Snapshot-31-01-2025-14_44-1.png?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Kale Doenjang-guk (Soybean paste soup with kale) ｜케일 된장국 [Vegetarian]")
How I Got to Love Kale: Kale Doenjang-guk Cold days call for hearty, comforting soups. And with kale in season, there’s no better time to make Kale Doenjang-guk (케일 된장국), a Korean soybean paste soup that’s nourishing, simple, and full of deep, rich flavors. Give it a try! A Kale Revelation I didn’t always love […]
![Tteokguk (Korean rice cake soup) ｜떡국 [vegan/vegetarian friendly]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Snapshot-28-01-2025-11_35-3-e1738061389328.png?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "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 & Gang-doenjang (Vegetable rice wraps with thickened soybean paste stew) ｜쌈밥과 강된장 [vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/%EA%BE%B8%EB%AF%B8%EA%B8%B0Snapshot-19-07-2024-14_49-4.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Ssam & Gang-doenjang (Vegetable rice wraps with thickened soybean paste stew) ｜쌈밥과 강된장 [vegan]")
Hey guys, we’re sharing another great Korean summer recipe🌞 In summer, I love eating leafy greens and I think the best way to enjoy them is to make “ssam”, a.k.a., vegetable rice wraps! Although we use ssamjang 쌈장 (red chili and soybean paste) very often for the sauce, there are many more ways to make […]
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 […]
![Lentil doenjang-jjigae(Korean soybean paste stew with lentils) ｜렌틸 된장찌개 [vegetarian/vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/KakaoTalk_20200119_143705181.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Lentil doenjang-jjigae(Korean soybean paste stew with lentils) ｜렌틸 된장찌개 [vegetarian/vegan]")
This hearty pot of Lentil Doenjang-jjigae(렌틸 된장찌개), “Korean miso soup” is the ultimate comfort food. A bowl of creamy, umami deliciousness! And ETA to your belly is just 20 minutes! When being away from home, one thing I miss the most is the heartwarming and delicious smell of mom’s doenjang-jjigae. For this particular recipe, I […]
![Versatile Korean stock ｜한식 만능 육수[vegetarian/vegan option]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/KakaoTalk_20200119_103026478.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Versatile Korean stock ｜한식 만능 육수[vegetarian/vegan option]")
Stock(육수) is very important in Korean cooking, just using the stock will make a big difference to your soup, stews, & side dishes! With basic ingredients, it is so easy to make with simple steps! In Korean cooking, there are several variations to the stock, some recipes only require dried anchovies(멸치) or dried kelp(다시마), whereas […]