Tag: Korean Recipes

Sangchu-namul (Korean lettuce side dish) |  상추나물 [vegetarian/vegan]

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💚 

What is Ganjang, Korean soy sauce?

What is Ganjang, Korean soy sauce?

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 

Kimchi Biji-jjigae(Creamy kimchi & chickpea soup) | 병아리콩 김치 비지찌개[vegan]

Kimchi Biji-jjigae(Creamy kimchi & chickpea soup) | 병아리콩 김치 비지찌개[vegan]

You know what’s one of my go-to meals for a weeknight dinner? This soup is ready in 10 mins.! Biji-jjigae a.k.a. ground soybean soup is a traditional Korean dish! I’ve made it with a little 1-2-3 Kimchi-twist by using chickpeas instead: so delicious and healthy 

Gochujang glazed tempeh(a.k.a. Heroin Tempeh) | 고추장 템페 볶음[vegan]

Gochujang glazed tempeh(a.k.a. Heroin Tempeh) | 고추장 템페 볶음[vegan]

This gochujang glazed tempeh is crunchy, sweet n’ spicy, and SO ADDICTIVE! Crispy tempeh cooked to perfection(with my secret method) with delicious Korean gochujang sauce! Rumor has it that it’s crazy addictive, maybe as addictive as heroin…so some of my friends told me this is 

Coriander Kimchi & Avocado Bowl | 고수김치[vegetarian/vegan option]

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 

Quinoa rice | 퀴노아 밥[vegan]

Quinoa rice | 퀴노아 밥[vegan]

The basic staple of Korean cuisine: “밥(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 methods to cook it perfectly! Also with a 1-2-3 Kimchi twist to it, with some 

Spicy soy-braised tofu|매운 두부조림[vegan]

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 

Lentil doenjang-jjigae(Korean soybean paste stew with lentils) |렌틸 된장찌개  [vegetarian/vegan]

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 

Versatile Korean stock |한식 만능 육수[vegetarian/vegan option]

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, 

Tomato Kimchi |토마토 김치[vegetarian/vegan option]

Tomato Kimchi |토마토 김치[vegetarian/vegan option]

Have you heard of Tomato Kimchi(토마토김치)? 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