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

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

Recipes: Mugwort Soup (쑥국)

It’s Spring! Time for some mugwort soup!

Korean Recipe: Jeongol

Here’s a recipe that helps people cope with the weather and hangovers. It is a stew considered to be a ‘detox vitamin’ called Jeongol.

Kimchi Noodles

Here is a recipe for a cold and tasty “Kimchi Noodle” for you to enjoy as the last of the summer sun fades away. As a garnish, besides kimchi, you can add anything you want to the noodle soup. For example, I usually add cucumber and an egg. And if you have broth in your refrigerator, the cooking time will be shorter. If you don’t have it, don’t worry about it. You can buy it at any market in Korea.