Aeri's Kitchen

Korean Food and Recipes

Lotus Root and Beef Jeon

소고기 연근전, SoGoGi YeonGeunJeon

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Hi everyone – long time no see. 🙂 Today, I will share a fun and delicious recipe using lotus root and beef with you. I’m not a big fan of “healthy” lotus root, however, lotus root jeon can be an exception. I love the chewy and crunchy texture of the lotus root’s outside and savory flavored soft beef patty inside. I think it is an interesting combination of texture and flavor that you need to try someday. As you see, it looks pretty and fancy, so it can be a good choice for special guests. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment. Also, I want to say thank you to everyone for your comments during my absence. 🙂

Yield: 16 Pieces

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Oil TteokBokkI

기름 떡볶이, GiReum DdeoBokkI

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Hi Everyone! For this recipe, I have a 5 star recipe (out of five) that my husband gave. It is oil ddeokbokki, called “기름 떡볶이” in Korean. Yes, you know ddeokbooki – it is a soft, chewy, sweet, and (often) spicy rice cake dish. It is very popular everywhere in Korea. This oil ddeokbokki is a little different from normal ddeokbokki for the flavor and especially the texture. It is more crispy and chewy. It has more hot pepper powder flavor in it than normal ddeokbokki. If you are tired of same old ddeokbooki, here is something different, yet delicious for you to try.

BTW, how are you all doing? It’s been about a half year since we moved to Korea. Life is pretty busy here, but thankfully, the kids adjusted well. Bryson and Logan are both doing great for their Korean and English speaking abilities. Bryson likes his kindergarten very much. My husband, Jason is in a vacation mood in Korea while he is preparing to get a job. It is rainy season now here, so it is hot and humid. The spring was awesome with a lot of cool breezes and beautiful nature. I’m out of control for eating Korean food, so I’m not doing very well with my diet. lol But for now, I will enjoy my delicious Korean food that I missed for years in America. hehe I just wanted to give you a brief update about us. I hope everybody stays cool and healthy. ^^ p.s Please leave a comment because I love reding your comments. 🙂

Yield: 2 Servings

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Fast-fermented Soybean Paste JjiGae

청국장 찌개, CheongGukJang JjiGae

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Today, I will introduce a very traditional and popular Korean soup made with fermented soybean paste. Many of you already may know about Korean soybean paste soup. If you are into it, you will love this healthier version. The only one downside for this soup is that it has a strong  smell that might make you hesitant to try it. However, that smell is deceiving. It has great flavor. 🙂 With all the vegetables and tofu, you can enjoy a good combination of flavor and texture. Try it someday. ^^

Yield: 4 Servings

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Tofu Kimchi Jeon

두부 김치전, DuBu KimChiJeon

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Hi everyone. Today, I will introduce another delicious recipe with 2 matching ingredients – tofu and kimchi. In Korean cuisine, there are several dishes that use both ingredients such as tofu kimchi, tofu kimchi stew, and so on. It shows that tofu and kimchi are a great combination of flavors. So I decided to make jeon with those 2 ingredients. Spicy kimchi and the nutty flavor of tofu, along with other vegetable ingredients, makes for a very tasty jeon. I love this jeon with a crispy outside and soft inside. Try it someday.

Yield: 30 Pieces

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Squid and Veggie Rolls

오징어 야채롤, OJingEo YaChaeRoll

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Hi everyone! Today I opened my refrigerator and found many different kinds of leftover vegetables and I just picked up some fresh squid from the market. I wanted to make some delicious food that would use up my vegetables. This recipe is what I got from the idea. 🙂 It is a fancy looking squid roll with lots of vegetables and a sweet and spicy sauce. All the vegetable flavors mixed into the chewy-tender squid is very delicious. If you need to clean up your refrigerator, or you want to try something special, try this recipe someday. 🙂

Yield: 2 Servings

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Shiitake Mushrooms and Beef Jeon

표고버섯 전, PyoGoBeoSeot Jeon

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Hi everyone! Can you see my excited face? I’m back again with a super delicious recipe with shiitake mushrooms and beef. Shiitake mushrooms are called a natural seasoning because they have very good natural flavoring. Dried shiitake mushrooms are often used to make broth in Korean cuisine. Shiitake mushrooms are a great match with beef for both flavor and texture. Therefore, this jeon makes a very flavorful dish with good nutrition. The tender meat inside of the chewy mushroom is awesome together. Try it someday.

Yield: 10 Pieces

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Mung Bean Jelly with Veggies and Beef

탕평채, TangPyeongChae

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Hi everyone! Today I will make a delicious Korean traditional food made with mung bean jelly. It is called “TangPyeonChae” in Korean. The soft and chewy mung bean jelly mixed with seasoned beef, watercress, egg, and dried laver makes a perfect main dish for your special meal. It is very colorful and tasty. Try it someday. 🙂

Yield: 4 Servings

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Mung Bean Muk

청포묵, CheongPoMuk

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Mung bean jelly, called “CheongPoMuk” in Korean, is a good diet food because it is low in calories. As the name implies, it is a jelly made with mung bean starch. You can use it in a delicious salad or soup. For people who cannot get this mung bean jelly in a store, I will show you how to make it from a scratch. 🙂

Yield: 3 Pounds

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