Korean Food and Recipes
Hi everyone! What a treat I have for you! Spicy garlic chive pancakes is what I am going to share with you today. It has special ingredients in it. Inside this magical patty of delight, there is something called Gochujang (hot pepper paste, 고추장) and Dwenjang (soybean paste, 된장). If you are tired of the same old plain jeon, you definitely have to try this. Even a tiny morsel will blow your mind.
Yield: 2 Dozens
Have you ever played or worked outside in the scorching sun? After some sweating, you will want something to cool yourself down. Well, here is a recipe for you. Cold cucumber and sea mustard soup is a wonderful dish for this type of weather. This cold soup is so refreshing that it can bring your taste buds back to life. Since it is summer now, I hope you enjoy this flabbergasting dish!
Yield: 1 Quart
If you are into Korean cuisine, you know that Koreans eat many different side-dishes for each meal. Sometimes, you might wonder how they can prepare all those various foods whenever they eat. The tip is that there are many Korean side-dishes that you can prepare ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator. This recipe is one of them. This spicy and crunchy tiny anchovy side is very simple to make, yet can keep for a while to enjoy later. You can check my non-spicy version of it too.
Yield: 1 Cup
There are different kinds of delicious Korean pancakes such as zucchini jeon and shrimp jeon. So, what about combining them together in a fun and fancy shape? A delicious way to enjoy zucchini and shrimp together is called AeHoBak SaeU Jeon in Korean.
Yield: 20 Pieces
When the weather gets hotter, it is great to have something refreshing. Personally, I think that cucumber a perfect choice for that job. Cool cucumber and savory crab sticks, along with a sweet and sour mustard sauce will make this dish very tasty.
Yield: 3 Cups
We know that cabbage is very healthy, bu cabbage doesn’t seem to get picked for cooking as often, compared to other vegetables. Why? Maybe because of its bitter flavor and tough texture? Or maybe because we just don’t know how to enjoy it much? Here, I brought one way to enjoy cabbage in a Korean side-dish called YangBaeChu SoSeJi BokkEum (양배추 소세지 볶음). You can simply use oyster sauce as the only seasoning, or you can also use a few more seasoning ingredients that I will list in more detail later. This stir fried cabbage covered with the smoky flavor from the hotdogs and savory oyster sauce flavor is just amazing.
Yield: 2 Cups
When it is the right season (winter), fresh oysters can be transformed into an amazingly delicious Korean side-dish with some Korean radish and seasoning ingredients. If you ever tried new kimchi with fresh oyster inside, you will know the great taste of raw oyster. Today, I will show you a tasty side-dish called Gul MuSaengChae (굴 무생채) in Korean. The crunchy salted radish and soft fresh oyster with Korean style spicy and savory seasoning make this dish very special. Since the weather is getting hotter, it is not a good time to eat raw oyster, but you definitely need to try it when winter comes back.
Yield: 2 Cups
For today’s recipe, I came up with something you can make when you don’t have many ingredients at home, which uses some potatoes. It is called GamJaChae Jeon in Korean. This Korean-style crispy and chewy potato pancake can be a great snack or side dish, especially when you want to make something very simple and quick. I do not have many ingredients right now, so my next post might be another very simple ingredient recipe. Hopefully, I can get some more Korean ingredients soon. Wish me a good luck. hehe
Yield: 6 Pieces
These seafood fritters are often eaten by Koreans as a side dish, and they are very tasty and nutritious as the seafood, such as shrimp and squid, mix with various vegetables. It’s also great for lunch box side dishes and party and holiday foods. Try them someday.
Yield: 12 Pieces
Today I’ll make a delicious recipe called addictive eggs (마약달걀장, MaYakDalGyalJang). After eating it just once, you’ll not be able to stop eating more. Be prepared to gain a lot of weight. Addictive eggs are an egg side dish that has been a hot foodie item throughout SNS in Korea. It’s easy to make, but the taste is addictive. So, if you make it, you’ll love it. With one addictive egg, a bowl of rice will disappear quickly. Please make it at home soon.
Yield: 8 Eggs
