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…
Aren’t (vegan) biscuits the quintessential American quick bread? Biscuits are so versatile as they can be served as a savory dish, with turkey and gravy, or as a sweet dish, with strawberries and cream. Don’t confuse American biscuits with British biscuits, which are crunchy cookies, or scones, which are more dry and crumbly. For one,…
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…