Tag: Plant-based

Fluffy & juicy Zucchini Fritters (aehobak-jeon) |애호박전 [vegetarian, vegan friendly]

Fluffy & juicy Zucchini Fritters (aehobak-jeon) |애호박전 [vegetarian, vegan friendly]

It’s the peak season of zucchinis. That means they taste the best and very cheap too 🙂 So during these summer months, I try to fill the table with different zucchini dishes. Aehobak-jeon, Korean zucchini fritters 애호박전 Aehobak-jeon, a.k.a. Korean zucchini fritters, is Koreans’ go-to 

Ssam & Gang-doenjang (Vegetable rice wraps with thickened soybean paste stew) |쌈밥과 강된장 [vegan]

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 

Gochujang saengchae (Korean salad with gochujang dressing) |고추장 생채 [vegan]

Gochujang saengchae (Korean salad with gochujang dressing) |고추장 생채 [vegan]

This Korean salad with sweet & spicy gochujang dressing is one of my staple banchan (side dish) on my lunch/dinner table. This salad especially goes well with seafood (mussels, shrimp, squid, etc.) because of its brightness but of course, you can also have it with 

5-minute Kong-guksu (Korean soy milk noodle soup) with edamame| 콩국수, 풋콩국수 [vegan friendly]

5-minute Kong-guksu (Korean soy milk noodle soup) with edamame| 콩국수, 풋콩국수 [vegan friendly]

Kong-guksu, Korean soy milk noodle soup, is one of most popular Korean summer dishes.It’s creamy, nutty and so healthy too! This is the simplest (and the most delicious!) Kong-guksu recipe on this planet using edamame 🙂 And it will really blow your mind! My grandma 

Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles) |짜장면 [vegan friendly]

Jjajangmyeon (Korean Black Bean Noodles) |짜장면 [vegan friendly]

Jjajangmyeon 짜장면 is everyone’s favorite and is THE popular dish nowadays! Today, I’m introducing a vegan-friendly version that everyone can enjoy, using seitan (soybean protein). Jjajangmyeon, with its Korean Chinese roots, has long been a comfort food for Koreans, although we don’t usually make it 

Citrusy & Nutty Endive muchim (salad with Yuja (yuzu) & Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) [vegan]

Citrusy & Nutty Endive muchim (salad with Yuja (yuzu) & Doenjang (Korean soybean paste) [vegan]

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 

Saengchae (Korean salad with soy dressing) | 생채 [vegan]

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 

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 

No hassle! One-pan Japchae(Stir-fried glass noodles & vegetables) | 원팬 잡채[vegan]

No hassle! One-pan Japchae(Stir-fried glass noodles & vegetables) | 원팬 잡채[vegan]

Did you know? ALL Koreans love “잡채(Japchae)”, stir-fried glass noodles & vegetables with sweet & savory sauce! It’s one of the representative dishes for Korean festivities. If you’ve tried it, then you’ll see why it’s loved by everyone. The only bad part? It’s a lot 

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