Seasonal Korean cooking
![Coriander Kimchi & Avocado Bowl ๏ฝ ๊ณ ์๊น์น[vegetarian/vegan option]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KakaoTalk_20200216_231306233-scaled.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Coriander Kimchi & Avocado Bowl ๏ฝ ๊ณ ์๊น์น[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 nowadays is gaining so much attention for their healthy & […]
Japchae (์ก์ฑ) 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 separatelyโblanching, stir-frying, seasoning… Itโs a […]
Quinoa Rice: A Nutritious and Easy Upgrade to Your Korean Meals The basic staple of Korean cuisine: “๋ฐฅ (Bap)”, a.k.a cooked/steamed short-grain rice. Cooking short-grain rice can be more tricky than long-grain rice. But let me show you the easy & simple ways to cook it perfectly! Looking for a simple way to add more […]
![Spicy soy-braised tofu๏ฝ๋งค์ด ๋๋ถ์กฐ๋ฆผ[vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/KakaoTalk_20200108_083846722.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Spicy soy-braised tofu๏ฝ๋งค์ด ๋๋ถ์กฐ๋ฆผ[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 delicious dinner idea for everyone. 100% plant-based & vegan, but […]
![Lentil doenjang-jjigae(Korean soybean paste stew with lentils) ๏ฝ๋ ํธ ๋์ฅ์ฐ๊ฐ [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) ๏ฝ๋ ํธ ๋์ฅ์ฐ๊ฐ [vegetarian/vegan]")
This hearty pot of Lentil Doenjang-jjigae(๋ ํธ ๋์ฅ์ฐ๊ฐ), “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 ๏ฝํ์ ๋ง๋ฅ ์ก์[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 ๏ฝํ์ ๋ง๋ฅ ์ก์[vegetarian/vegan option]")
Stock(์ก์) 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(๋ฉธ์น) or dried kelp(๋ค์๋ง), whereas […]
![Tomato Kimchi ๏ฝํ ๋งํ ๊น์น[vegetarian/vegan option]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/KakaoTalk_20200108_162223258.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Tomato Kimchi ๏ฝํ ๋งํ ๊น์น[vegetarian/vegan option]")
Have you heard of Tomato Kimchi(ํ ๋งํ ๊น์น)? 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 the representative dish in Korea, usually refers to seasoned & […]
