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…
Happy Pepero Day! These brightly colored boxes of Peperos are hard to miss when walking down the aisle at your local Korean grocery store. With flavors ranging from chocolate to matcha, Peperos are one of Korea’s beloved snacks. That’s why it’s no surprise there is an actual Pepero Day in Korea. Very similar to Valentine’s…
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…
Growing up, the Korean bakery down the block always had an abundance of sweet Korean red bean buns (단팥빵). The pillowy soft bread pulls apart easily to a sweetened red bean paste in the middle. Many will be wondering how these buns are different from Anpan, the Japanese equivalent of these sweet red bean buns,…