Braised Kimchi with Pork Belly

By Joe Wabe. If you are a kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) enthusiast, you are definitely going to be swept off your feet with this recipe. I think of kimchi-jjim (김치찜) as … Read More

Jjimdak

Soy-Braised Chicken. Written by Joe Wabe. In the spring of 1999, Queen Elizabeth became the first head of state to visit Hahoe Village in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, as part … Read More

Dakganjeong

Fried Chicken with Soy Glaze Written by Joe Wabe. Food in Korea is very trendy. Every year waves come and go, and while some stay two or three years, most … Read More

Hotteok: Filled Korean Pancakes

Written by Joe Wabe. Seasonal flavors have been a big part of Korean cuisine. When the temperatures rise, many people enjoy salty and sour flavors, but when the leaves fall … Read More

Budae Jjigae: Army Stew

Written by Joe Wabe. This year, Koreans celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, a tragic event and turning point in the history of this country. On June 25, … Read More

Cucumber Soup: Oi Naengguk

Written by Joe Wabe. The dog days of summer are here! Luckily this beautiful country has many delightful and healthy ways to keep us cool. Koreans have understood for centuries … Read More

Kongnamul Gukbap: soybean Sprouts Rice Soup

Written by Joe Wabe. One of the dearest and closest dishes to Koreans’ hearts (as well as to the hearts of foreigners) is gukbap (국밥) or hot soup with rice. … Read More

Recipe: Stir-Fried Fish Cake

Written by Joe Wabe. Eomuk (어묵) or fish cake, was introduced into Korea during the Japanese occupation. The exact origin of this product is unclear, but its main ingredient, which … Read More