What better way to close the summer with this crisp Korean cucumber kimchi bowl? Korean cucumber kimchi, or Oi Kimchi, is different from the well-known cabbage kimchi served at Korean restaurants. Firstly, the typically used Napa cabbage is replaced with Kirby or Persian cucumbers. Secondly, Oi Kimchi doesn’t need hours to pickle and ferment. But…
What do you get when you combine two popular late night dishes – ramen and tteok-bokki – together? Rabokki! Ramen is probably a dish everyone has encountered at least once in their lives. This popular noodle dish is everywhere – at your local Japanese or Korean restaurant or at the dried noodle section at your…
What is the first thing that pops into your head when you think of churros? Is it that loud crunch you hear after the first bite? Or the cinnamon sugar that sweetens your taste buds? Or the signature ridges that make it fun? I wish I could say all three but it’s none of the…
Tofu – the one food people either love or hate. Yes, I agree tofu is bland on it’s own. But once marinated and cooked properly, this bland tofu can transform into something flavorful with amazing textures! The most important step when cooking tofu is to remove any excess moisture. Majority of people press and drain…
The other day I was doing my usual routine of googling “is _______ vegan?” Regardless of how long I’ve been vegan, I’m always learning something new. It might seem like a nuisance to a few people but it’s actually interesting to see the different ingredients that make up a product – especially if it’s going…