Korean Nakji Bokkeum (Spicy Octopus Stir Fry) by jason kim

We finally got to enjoy a spicy seafood dish when we found some frozen octopus at the local Asian market. Instead of using our usual Korean store, which is handicapped with bad produce, limited ingredients, and overpricing, we have been finding more and more Korean items like this for our dishes.....full story and recipe at…

Spicy Seafood Noodle Soup (Samseon Cham Pong) by Sunny Shin

Champong is a popular noodle dish that is prepared in a red, spicy seafood broth containing hearty vegetables and variety of seafood. In late 19th century, many of the Chinese immigrants opened restaurants and created new versions of their home food in Korea. Cham Pong is one of Koreanized Chinese dish that is so popular in Korea and…

Korean Kimbap by Organic Cocktail Recipes

I've only done cocktail recipes, but I thought I'd share some of my favorite Korean food recipes. The first one is my kimbap recipe. Kimbap is akin to the Japanese California Roll. Filled with rice, spinach, eggs, imitation crab meat and pickled radish (daikon), this is one of Korea's favorite snack food as it is easy to make and easy…

Korean Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup) by jason kim

Although there wasn’t a lot of time for cooking or eating, I got to experience a semi-instant tteokguk for New Year’s Day thanks to a good friend of mine who is also adept at cooking (yah, someone else finally doing the cooking!). For those who are unfamiliar with tteokguk.....full story and recipe at www.mykoreaneats.com

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Sauce by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious healthy grilled side or main dish. In Korea, this is commonly served by street vendors, especially during the bitter winter. I enjoy it just as much during the summer. In Korea they dip the sweet potato into the sauce. I typically just split the sweet potato like a regular baked potato, and spoon the sauce over…

CARBONARA TTEOKBOKKI (RICE CAKES IN CREAM SAUCE) by jason kim

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Baked King Oyster Mushroom (Saesongei Guei) by Sunny Shin

Bugeo Guk (Dried Pollack Soup) by jason kim

We had ourselves a light and healthy bugeo guk (dried pollack soup) with our meal tonight. We have been holding off on this dish simply because it's a ripoff to buy at our local Korean market (we paid $13 for an 8 oz bag) and wanted to wait until our next trip to Chicago where we could buy some higher quality and less expensive Korean…

Kalbi (Marinated Short Ribs) by jason kim

On my half day off, I decided to "relax" by making my favorite (and the kids too) Korean meat dish--kalbi (marinated short ribs), which are tender, savory, sweet, and full of delicious flavors. These are best to be cooked on a grill (especially great for special occasions with friends and family) but they also taste good pan-fried off…

Korean Peach Bulgogi Tacos by Bob Vincent

This is a fusion take on Korean Bulgogi. The recipe is adapted from one that appeared in Cuisine At Home recently. Traditionally Asian pears would be used in the marinade. Since pears are not in season now I elected to use peaches instead. I added several different ingredients to add to the flavor profile and mix different…

Vegetarian Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles w Vegetables) by jason kim

The last time I made japchae (sweet potato noodles w vegetables) it came out a little bland and the noodles clumped together from not adding sesame oil. But this time, I finally got those two out of the way and made a flavorful dish that the entire family enjoyed..........

Korean-Style Hamburg Steak w Tomato Gravy by mykoreaneats

While growing up in the States, I never had the Korean version of the original Salisbury steak, but I did live off the latter through microwave meals in college. The cheap, red Banquet variety and Swanson’s Hungry-Man Dinner come to mind. I still remember how good those tasted back in the days.....

Vegetarian Jajang Myeon (Noodles w Black Bean Sauce) by jason kim

Korean-Chinese fusion dish that is hugely popular with busy city dwellers. Delivery guys will bring this dish to your doorsteps in a matter of minutes. This dish is full of flavors and a must for noodle-lovers.

Korean Bibim Myun (Spicy Cold Noodles w Vegetables) by jason kim

Cold, spicy noodles mixed with a medley of vegetables that's perfect for the warmer months. Full story at www.mykoreaneats.com

The Korean Tri-color Gnocchi Soup (Samsaek-Sujebi) by Sunny Shin

Sujebi is a Korean traditional soup consisting of dough flakes roughly torn by hand, with various vegetables. There are alot of way to create the different color and unique taste. *Spinach (a handful spinach with 1/4 cup warter, then puree in the blender) *Purple sweet potato ( cut into small pieces, mix with water, then puree in…