Oi-Naengguk: Cold Cucumber Soup
By Joe Wabe. Cucumbers are exceptional! They are low in calories but packed with nutrients and water, ideal to promote hydration during the hot months of the year. The fact … Read More
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The Dog Days in Korea An Attempt to Get the Facts Right About “Bosin-tang”
Written by Cho Namhee Sultry summer days have come. The dog days of summer, or boknal (복날), are divided into three specific days in Korea – chobok, jungbok, and malbok, … Read More
Know Which Is Which: Seollangtang and Gomtang
Hot bowls of guk or tang, otherwise known as soup, can never be left out from Korea’s winter recipes, especially in this cool weather. Although there is an extensive range … Read More
Recipes: Mugwort Soup (쑥국)
It’s Spring! Time for some mugwort soup!
Chicken Boiled with Rice (백숙) How-to
Baek-suk is mostly eaten in summer because it is good for protecting your body from midsummer heat. It is especially good for people who have lost their appetite because of the sweltering heat.
Behind the Myth: Beat the Heat with Samgyetang?
It’s eaten all year round, but Koreans especially enjoy eating it on three “special” days in July and August, called Chobok (초복), Jungbok (중복) and Malbok (말복).
Sundubu Jjigae How-to
Sundubu jjigae is a widely loved Korean food. Recently, The New York Times called it an ideal winter food.
Hobakjook (Pumpkin Porridge) How-to
Why not try a warm bowl of pumpkin porridge yourself and get a taste of Korean history?