Seasonal Korean cooking
![Saengchae (Korean salad with soy dressing) ｜ 생채 [vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Snapshot-20-06-2024-17_21.png?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Saengchae (Korean salad with soy dressing) ｜ 생채 [vegan]")
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 […]
![Sangchu-namul (Korean lettuce side dish) ｜ 상추나물 [vegetarian/vegan]](https://i0.wp.com/123kimchi.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/%EA%BE%B8%EB%AF%B8%EA%B8%B0Snapshot-13-06-2024-11_45.jpg?resize=360%2C540&ssl=1 "Sangchu-namul (Korean lettuce side dish) ｜ 상추나물 [vegetarian/vegan]")
In summer, my grandma’s garden is filled with lettuce!They grow thick stems and they’re actually so crunchy and sweet when cooked! #zerowaste cooking 🙂 This traditional Korean recipe is from my grandma 👵🏻 but it’s also very often made by monks at Korean Buddhist temples💚 Never cooked a romaine lettuce before? Well, this will be […]
Have you noticed the dozens of different soy sauces at Asian/Korean stores and wondered which one you should buy? Especially when cooking Korean dishes, you need to find a good ganjang (soy sauce) since it is the base of the flavors! Get to know ganjang (soy sauce) better to incorporate it into your everyday cooking! […]
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 […]
![Coriander Kimchi & Avocado Bowl ｜ 고수김치[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 ｜ 고수김치[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 & […]
![Spicy soy-braised tofu｜매운 두부조림[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｜매운 두부조림[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) ｜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 […]