Jatguksu is a light and cold Korean noodle dish, typically enjoyed in the summer. Jat (pine nuts) can either be lightly roasted in a pan or soaked in water to make a pine nut based milk to serve with Guksu (noodles). This dish is very similar to another Korean favorite summer dish called Kongguksu, Korean…
Jjajang bap (짜장밥) is a variation of the popular Jjajang myeon (짜장면), a savory dish consisting of a creamy black bean sauce served with either noodles (myeon) or rice (bap). This dish is typically a Chinese dish that went through a few tweaks to cater to Koreans. The black sauce is made from fermented black…
Vegan dutch baby pancakes, or German pancakes, has been on my list to make for a super long time. Ever since I started learning German 2.5 years ago, I’ve been trying to take a deeper dive into the German culture through films, books and most importantly, food. Through one of the lessons, I learned about…
Korean Juk (죽) is a classic rice porridge breakfast dish. Very similar to the popular dish Congee, rice is boiled with extra cups of water until the starches break down to create an oatmeal-like consistency. Typically, Korean Juk is cooked with anchovy or chicken broth but this version is made with dried shiitake mushroom and…
Korean pumpkin porridge, or Hobakjuk, really hits the spot on those chilly mornings or evenings when you want something substantial and warming. Hobakjuk may look like any other ordinary pumpkin soup but it’s very different. The texture is thicker and creamier. But don’t worry, this Korean pumpkin porridge won’t make you feel sluggish after. With…