"korean"

What is Hwachae? Hwachae 화체 means punch in Korean. This summertime punch can be made with various kinds of fruits but is most commonly made with watermelon. My grandma used to make this for my sisters and me all the…

Korean curry is a fusion of Indian and Japanese curries. It’s made from an instant roux, usually in blocks or powder form. It is a little spicier than Japanese curries and usually has bite-size chunks of carrots, potatoes, and protein…

What are Korean Cheese Balls? Korean cheese balls are basically crispy, savory, donut holes stuffed with mozzarella cheese. These cheese balls have a crispy but chewy outer layer and are stuffed with melty mozzarella cheese, giving that ultimate cheese pull…

What is Korean Multigrain rice (japgokbap)? Korean multigrain rice is a mixture of different grains and white rice. This mixture can include oats, millet, beans, barley, brown rice, and black rice — making it a healthier rice with added nutritional…

This Korean-style lemon syrup is easy to make and can be used in many ways. Lemon syrup can be used for hot lemon tea, refreshing lemonade soda with seltzer, salad dressings, or even savory marinades! Chung/Cheong (청) means ‘preserved with…

This recipe for Kalbi or Galbi (Korean-style bbq short ribs) is made with tender beef short ribs marinated in an easy yet delicious sauce, making them the perfect grilled meat for any meal. What is Kalbi? Kalbi or Galbi literally…

Menbosha (멘보샤) is a shrimp toast with minced shrimp filling sandwiched between two slices of white bread then traditionally deep fried until golden and crispy. It’s crispy on the outside, but tender and savory on the inside. They’re like crisp…

Have you tried Mayak Eggs (마약계란) before? These eggs are soft-boiled and then marinated in a sweet, spicy soy sauce. It’s delicious as a side dish or served over a bed of steamed rice. Mayak literally means drug — meaning…

Tangsuyuk (탕수육) is a popular Korean-Chinese version of sweet and sour pork or beef. It’s crispy deep-fried meat coated in a delicious thick sweet and sour sauce. For this recipe, I used tofu instead of meat and it was absolutely…

If you like Korean BBQ, you’ve most likely seen this popular banchan (side dish). In Korean, this is called Pa Muchim, which means “mixed scallions”. This side dish is the perfect pairing for grilled meats such as pork belly or…