Korean Food and Recipes
In Korea these days, folding kimbap is very popular as seen in social media. There are many different versions out there. Although it is a Korean food, I thought a California roll version would be great. So, today I’m going to show you how to make folded California rolls. It is simple and fun to make. The flavor is amazing – you can be just as satisfied with it as going to a sushi restaurant. 🙂
Yield: 2 Servings
This is a healthy and delicious Korean rice recipe called GonDeuReBap (곤드레밥), which is made using dried Korean thistle, rice, and a special sauce.
Yield: 2 Servings
Many people have scientifically researched the health benefits of cabbage. One of the most common facts that many people already know is this: cabbage is good for stomach health. It also has other good points as other white vegetables also have. However, in my opinion, cabbage itself isn’t that delicious. So, let’s do some magic to transform this nasty vegetable into a tasty and healthy meal. We will roll some rice inside steamed cabbage leaves. Then we will enjoy the cabbage SsamBap with a scrumptious Tuna topping. I got a lot of positive feedback from my family.
Yield: 30 Pieces
Today, I will share a really simple dumpling recipe with you. This particular dumpling is called NapJak ManDu (납작만두) in Korean which means flat dumplings. It is a very popular street food in DaeGu, South Korea. As the name says, this dumpling is flat with a very small amount of filling inside compared to normal dumplings. Without any meat – just garlic chives and cellophane noodles – this dumpling itself can be a little boring. However, the special sauce is what makes this unique, and in some point, even better than normal dumplings. 🙂 I hope I made you excited to try my recipe. Hehe
Yield: 28 Pieces
A delicious regional food from the Gyeongnam province in Korea is made with Napa cabbage. It is called “baechujeon” in Korean. Battered Napa cabbage is fried and eaten with a tasty dipping sauce. It is surprisingly delicious considering how easy it is to make. My husband was happy to find a new favorite food when I made it the other day.Try it someday.
Yield: 6 Pieces
Today, I’m going to make a Korean vegetable steamed bun that I enjoyed during cold weather in Korea since I was a child. It is called YaChae HoPpang (야채 호빵) in Korean. Although its name is vegetable hobbang, it has seasoned meat inside in addition to a variety of vegetables. I’m going to include a homemade bread recipe in addition to a easy method using premade biscuit bread from the supermarket. This food is great as a snack or as a meal, especially for kids.
Yield: 8 Buns
Yakbap, literally “medicinal rice,” is a sweet Korean dish made with glutinous rice, chestnuts, jujubes, and pine nuts. It is seasoned with soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and sometimes cinnamon. It is traditionally eaten on Jeongwol Daeboreum (정월대보름), a Korean holiday which falls on the 15 of January in the lunar calendar. It is also used in weddings and other festivities. As the name implies, most of the ingredients for dish are thought to be good for your health. So, Korean people eat this dish as good luck for a healthy life and served it during special days to bless or celebrate others who they share it with. The slightly salty, sweet, and chewy rice with nutty and fruity flavors tastes great together. Typically, you would steam the rice, mix together the other ingredients, and then steam it again to make this dish. However, I will show you a shortcut version using a rice cooker. It is simpler to make, but it tastes just as good as the traditional way. Try it someday. 🙂
Yield: 15 Round Pieces
Sandwiches are gaining popularity in Korea because of Korea’s increased coffee consumption. Cafes on Korean streets are easy to find in many places. Among the many different types of Korean sandwiches, I will show you how to make ones that I would want to buy: crab salad, tomato basil, spicy BBQ, and one with ham, cheese, and egg. Most Korean sandwiches contain a lot of vegetables. It is great to be able to consume foods from all four food groups in one meal. These sandwiches all have different meats, but the rest of the ingredients are mostly the same, so it is easier when preparing a large number of sandwiches at once.
Yield: 4 Servings
These cute mini rolls of Kimbap are made with just few ingredients. These are called DdaengCho Kimbap in Korean. Ddaengcho is a Korean word for very spicy small Korean hot peppers. Therefore, the unique thing about this Kimbap is that it is seasoned with a spicy sauce. In particular, I choose spam to add a nice savory flavor for this recipe. Since it is very simple to make, this can be a great lunch box or snack menu for kids.
Yield: 20 Pieces
Hi Aeri’s Kitchen friends. Did you enjoy the beautiful fall leaves? The colorful leaves are falling down and nature seems to be preparing for the winter. Around this time of year, what do you think of the most? What are you craving? The answer from my husband was his grandmother’s pumpkin bread. It is so simple to bake, yet it is amazingly delicious. We all love it so much. I thought of you, my precious Aeri’s Kitchen friends, and I decided to share this family recipe with you. Thanksgiving is coming, although it might not be a typical year for all of us due to the pandemic. I hope you can bake this delicious pumpkin bread at home and enjoy it with your own family this Thanksgiving holiday.
Yield: 2 Loaves
