Seasonal Korean cooking with Taeyeon
Bibim Guksu (Spicy Korean Cold Noodles) for Summer Heat ๏ธ When the heatwave rolls in, Koreans reach for one of the most beloved summer dishes: Bibim Guksu. These spicy, sweet, and tangy cold noodles are not only refreshing, theyโre incredibly easy to make! If youโve got gochujang in your pantry, this is the perfect recipe […]
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 (์), or Korean vegetable rice wraps, paired with a rich, umami-packed gang-doenjang (๊ฐ๋์ฅ), a thickened soybean paste stew. This dish is a quintessential part of Korean home […]
Craving something quick, bold, and fresh? This gochujang saengchae (๊ณ ์ถ์ฅ ์์ฑ) is one of my favorite ways to bring Korean flavor to the table. With a simple spicy-sweet gochujang dressing, it turns everyday vegetables and herbs into a vibrant salad thatโs perfect with rice and your favorite protein. Itโs especially good with grilled seafood, tofu, […]
When summer hits its peak and the heat is inescapable, many Koreans turn to one of the most refreshing meals imaginable: Kong-guksu (์ฝฉ๊ตญ์), or chilled soy milk noodle soup. This dish is creamy, cooling, and deeply satisfying. And yes, itโs traditionally vegan too! In this simplified version, we make Kong-guksu with putkong (ํ์ฝฉ), also known […]
Hearty, saucy, and full of nostalgia – Jjajangmyeon (์ง์ฅ๋ฉด) is one of Koreaโs 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, Iโm sharing a easy, vegan-friendly version of Jjajangmyeon thatโs rich, savory, and satisfying with chewy noodles, deeply […]
This winter, I had an amazing opportunity to join Venerable Jeong Kwan (a renowned Buddhist practitioner and a Korean temple food master on Netflix ใChef’s Tableใ) 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 […]
I’ve always loved juicy and crisp endives, also for its slight bitterness that follows after sweetness. Now that I live in The Netherlands, where I can get a bag of 4 endives for only around 2 euros, I’m looking for different ways to bring it onto my table ๐ Although I do love to make […]
When you ask “Do you like Tteokbokki?” to Koreans, 99% of them will say “๋น์ฐํ์ง 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 […]
Looking for a quick and colorful Korean meal you can whip up on a weeknight? This easy Bibimbap recipe is ready in about 15 minutes and packed with flavor, texture, and nutrition. Bibimbap (๋น๋น๋ฐฅ) literally means โmixed riceโ and itโs as flexible as it is fun. You donโt need a stone pot or specialty ingredients […]
This classic Korean soy dressing is so versatile that you can easily pair it with any veggies. When making a salad, I always think of 3 components: 1. Base : leafy veggies that are quite neutral in taste but gives nice crunchiness. Typically some kind of lettuce like romaine, iceberg, oakleaf or butterhead 2. Herbs […]
