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
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Dalgona Coffee
Today’s Internet Trend. Written and photographed by Viktoryia Shylkouskaya. Dalgona (달고나), real dalgona, is a Korean street food that is believed to have first appeared in Korea in the 1960s … 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
Galbi Jjim-Braised Pork Ribs
Written by Joe Wabe. According to legend, St. Valentine was a Roman priest who defied the emperor’s orders and secretly married couples to spare the husbands from war. In return, … Read More
Baechu Doenjang-guk: Cabbage Soybean Soup
Written and photographed by Joe Wabe. The holiday season takes a toll on our health and weight. While December is full of joy and fun, January comes with lots of … Read More
Gul-Jeon – Oyster Pancakes
Written by Joe Wabe. Enjoying oysters in other countries could be a little extravagant, as prices can range to almost five times as much as in Korea. Nonetheless, their popularity … Read More