The Mystifying Powers of Korean Foods
Apples and Haejang Stew If you have been invited to a Korean restaurant or to a Korean’s home for a meal, you are sure to have heard “Try some of … Read More
Category: Korean Food
Beat the Heat with Hwachae
Written by Cho Namhee The season of blazing sun and scorching heat is just around the corner. As the summers seem to be getting more intense every year, the importance … Read More
Small Bites of Festivities
Written by Cho Namhee When spring comes along with its blooming flowers, it is the time of year in Korea when a myriad of flower festivals attract people from … Read More
Introduction to Korean Pastes (Jang)
Written by Cho Namhee Korean pastes (jang) are the basis of Korean cuisine. Whenever you visit a Korean restaurant, it will have either dishes based on pastes or serve … Read More
An Auspicious Start to the New Year: Tteokguk
Written by Cho Namhee The sunrise of a new year is a sign of a new beginning, but in Korea where aging is deemed as a great threat, it also … Read More
Dalgona: An Entertaining, Wintery Snack from the Past
Written by Cho Namhee Winter is finally here. The cold breeze summons street vendors of hot foods to the streets, and they become a warm winter shelter. Hot foods … Read More
Stories Behind Korean Rice Cakes (Tteok)
Written by Cho Namhee Wherever there is rice involved in a culture, there is usually rice cake. While rice cakes are prevalent in Asia, Korean tteok (떡) is unique to … Read More
A Smack of Chimaek (Part 2)
Written by Cho Namhee Continuing from last month’s issue, this article will not only give you some more information on how big the Korean fried chicken market is, but it … Read More