Every time we make a big batch of homemade mandu and then neatly stack the full bags of dumplings into the freezer, I feel rich. It’s the kind of feeling that assures me that we will eat well even in the face of an apocalypse, never mind a pandemic. Mandu is the beloved Korean dumpling…
What is janchi guksu? It’s a simple yet hearty noodle soup that is eaten so frequently in Korea that it’s often taken for granted. The word janchi means party or banquet, and at many Korean weddings or church events, janchi guksu is the go-to meal to serve a large crowd. Vats of soup along with…
Grilling Cote NYC at Home One of our all time favorite restaurants is Cote Korean Steakhouse in NYC, a thoroughly modern reimagining of Korean cuisine. Cote was a place we could always rely on for great food, perfect service, and a cool sophisticated ambience that was sure to impress even the fanciest of our non-Korean…
What is soju? Simply put, soju is a clear, distilled, rice based drink from Korea that has long been the world’s most popular liquor. It’s the No. 1 selling liquor by volume, and sales have only been growing in recent years. In terms of potency, Jinro classic soju is 20% alcohol and falls somewhere in the middle…
There are so many memorable scenes in the film Parasite, but one that stands out for me was the ramdon scene. Ramdon is the movie’s fictional name given to a popular humble dish in South Korea called chapaguri – a mashup of two different instant Korean noodles, Chapagetti and Neoguri. The scene underscores the casual…
So you’ve been going steady with your Korean partner and it’s finally time to meet his or her family over a Korean dinner. You’re nervous because you want to make a good impression and show them that you care about Korean culture. You’ve been practicing your chopstick skills all week but you wonder what else…
What is japchae? No Korean feast is complete without this colorful glass noodle dish made up of a beautiful medley of vegetables and meat. Luckily, a delicious japchae recipe is easier to make than people might think. This festive dish might seem intimidating to make at home but it’s important to remember that it’s basically…
What is Korean Fried Chicken? Many decades ago, Koreans came up with a uniquely addictive variety of fried chicken that people just can’t seem to get enough of. With a super crispy crust and a deliciously sweet savory spicy sauce, Korean Fried Chicken is affectionately known as the other KFC. Perhaps the most famous Korean…
What We Eat During a Pandemic Ever wonder what other people are eating for dinner these days? We asked Korean Americans across the country to photograph a week’s worth of dinners and the responses have us totally inspired. As suspected, there are lots of people eating way better than we are, but mostly it appears…
Forget Sourdough, Let’s Make Kimchi! by Susan L. Shin As we all adjusted to the new lifestyles mandated by the pandemic, there seemed to be a massive sourdough bake-off across the country. If you’re one of the many who couldn’t get your hands on flour or yeast, why not make kimchi instead! Kimchi always seemed…