Crabs came into season in Korea. If you add a crab in any soup or stew, you’ll definitely indulge in … More
Category: Soup
“Doenjang Jjigae” Soybean Paste Stew
Korean people like eating Guk(국, soup) or Jjigae(찌개, stew) when we have a meal. The most favorite stews among Korean … More
Vege-ham Jjigae with good memories
We took this old picture at Mt. Bukhan(북한산) where my family used to go for hiking on weekends. My siblings and I … More
“Miyeok-guk” Sea mustard soup
Koreans eat Miyeok-guk(미역국, sea mustard soup) on their birthday. It’s a tradition maybe because Miyeok-guk is the first meal that new-born babies take … More
“Kimchi Jjigae” Kimchi stew
“Kimchi Jjigae”, Kimchi stew, is one of the most favorite and common dishes which Korean people eat very often. It’s easy to cook, but … More
“Samgyetang” Chicken Soup with Ginseng
When the hot summer begins in Korea, the consumption of chickens skyrocketes due to three special days ‘bok-nal(복날).’ On each bok-nal (Chobok(초복), … More
“Janchi Guksu” Noodle in Hot Anchovy Broth
It’s May. May is a wedding season. Regardless of whether it is a western-style or a traditional Korean wedding ceremony, one kind … More