Beyond Kimchee

My New Korean Cookbook – Korean Cooking Favorites

September 9, 2019 2 Comments

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 snacks, main dishes, rice bowls, noodles, soups & stews, side dishes, interesting kimchi recipes, and sweet desserts. These recipes will upgrade your Korean favorite dishes to a next level. This books also contains many “cook’s tips” that helps you understand Korean cooking techniques and resources.

To find out more about this book and where to purchase, please go to My Cookbook page to get the information.

Thank you for your support.

~ Holly

Patbingsu (Shaved Milky Ice with Red Beans), No Shaving Machine

August 14, 2019 1 Comment

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

August 5, 2019 2 Comments

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

August 2, 2019 2 Comments

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

July 29, 2019 2 Comments

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

July 23, 2019 4 Comments

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

June 21, 2019 5 Comments

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

May 28, 2019 3 Comments

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 ...

Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jjigae) with Tomatoes

April 30, 2019 3 Comments

Kimchi Stew (kimchi jjigae) is beloved Korean stew dish. Combination with pork is the most common version that people enjoy. Have you tasted kimchi stew made with tomatoes? It sounds weird but it is really tasty. You don't taste the prominent tomato flavor in the stew but the tomatoes make the ...

Oyster Soft Tofu Rice Bowl

April 25, 2019 7 Comments

Soft tofu has been loved by many Asian people regardless of their origin. I, as a Korean, like to use soft tofu in soups and stews with beef, pork and seafood as you can see in spicy soft tofu stew with beef and seafood recipe in my previous post. Here is another recipe that you can use soft tofu ...

Shrimp and Tomatoes in Lemon Butter Sauce

March 21, 2019 3 Comments

I love the combination of shrimp and tomatoes in a dish. They cook fast and very flavorful. And you add the salivating lemon butter sauce? That is a match made in heaven. Here is the shrimp and tomatoes in lemon butter sauce recipe that I got from the Food Network. I tweaked a litttle bit so that it ...