These Chinese pancakes look very similar to Korean pancakes but they’re completely different in so many ways. Chinese pancakes tend to be on the lighter side as the batter is rolled out into a thin disk and pan-fried until crisp and flakey. Korean pancakes are more chewy as the batter contains sweet rice flour and…
I love sweet potatoes but I love the Korean kind the most! Well, I thought these sweet potatoes were Korean but lately, I have been seeing them labeled as Japanese sweet potato at Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Either way, they’re much sweeter and lighter than the orange or purple sweet potatoes. There are two…
Kabocha salad is a common Korean side dish served with your main dish. This popular side dish is similar to potato salad but made with kabocha instead. Kabocha is a Japanese pumpkin that is softer in texture and sweeter in taste compared to other types of squash. Typically, kabocha is a substitute for pumpkin or…
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 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…