When the weather outside is cold and wet, I am thinking of a bowl of very spicy soup. Koreans love their winter soup with strong heat and this spicy Korean chicken soup(dakgaejang) will hit the spot. If you are fond of spicy Korean beef soup (yukgaejang), you will love its chicken version but simplified. The traditional way of making yukgaejang takes time and some effort. I like things simple even in the recipe. So here is my version of spicy Korean chicken soup (dakgaejang) that is easier to make. I will also share a secret on how to maintain the devilish red broth all the way through until you finish the entire batch of soup. Now that’s a good new, right?
Maple Walnut Cutout Cookies
What is more appropriate than baking a batch of beautiful cookies with walnuts in the late autumn season? Buttery, nutty, flavored with maple syrup, plus the crunchiness from the coarse sugar makes these maple walnut cutout cookies irresistible. Cutout cookies are not that difficult to make. In ...
Korean Chicken Noodle Soup (Dak Kalguksu)
Every country has its own unique kind of chicken soup in their cuisines. Korea is not exclusive. Korean chicken noodle soup (Dak kalguksu) is a soul comforting chicken soup just like other chicken soups. The whole or parts of chicken is simmered with natural Korean herb to make a batch of earthy ...
My New Korean Cookbook – Korean Cooking Favorites
Korean Cooking Favorites I am thrilled to announce that my new cookbook "Korean Cooking Favorites (by Page Street Publishing)" will officially release on Oct 15th, 2019. This book contains 75 authentic home-style Korean recipes that are easy to prepare at anyone's kitchen including savory ...
Patbingsu (Shaved Milky Ice with Red Beans), No Shaving Machine
Patbingsu (shaved milky ice with red beans) is a very popular summer dessert in Korea. "Pat" means red beans and "Bingsu" means shaved ice, so It is basically shaved ice with sweetened red beans on top. Some people like to add a bunch of other toppings such as fresh fruits or canned fruit cocktails, ...
No-Bake Eclair Cake from Scratch
If I can pick one no-bake recipe for the hot summer days, this no-bake eclair cake from scratch comes to the top. I know many people rave about the easy, hassle free, and quick eclair cake that is made with instant vanilla pudding mix and coolwhip. However, I am sorry but I am not one of them. ...
Pasta with Garlic, Anchovy, and Basil
Fresh basil herbs smells like summer to me. I grow a few herb pots this summer and these basil grow so fast that I can hardly catch up with them. Here I made a pasta dish with garlic, anchovy, and basil. Loads of fresh basil leaves are added in my pasta. They bring the summer fragrance into the dish ...
Cheesy Kimchi Potato Pancakes
Many of Korean food lovers adore kimchi pancakes. I have posted one of the best Kimchi pancakes recipe before. Yes, it is delicious and satisfying. But here I present another version of kimchi pancakes recipe that is even better. I will call it cheesy kimchi potato pancakes. As you can imagine, ...
One Pot Korean Noodles and Vegetables
How would you like to have a bowl of cool noodles in a hot summer day? It is 100% yes for me. And if the noodles can be made in one pot? That is a bonus! Here is one pot Korean noodles that you can make in no time. It is super easy and delicious. The thin wheat vermicelli noodles are cooked with ...
Korean Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew) Stock
Korean doenjang jjigae (soybean paste stew) is perhaps the most beloved stew in Korea. We eat doenjang jjigae at least once or twice a week. There are several different versions to enjoy this comforting stew. The original version is made with the anchovy stock, which helps to create the deep ...
Creamy Potato Salad with fresh herb
Creamy potato salad is a dreamy side dish for any summer BBQ and potluck party. Tender and flaky potato chunks with crunchy bits of fresh celery covered in creamy dressing makes this salad to be one of the best potato salad you can eat. The addition of fresh dills are not to be missed here. Of ...