Good times pass by so quickly indeed! A year ago, I was close to a nervous breakdown upon realising that I would be starting a new chapter in my life. Things got less complicated as the days passed and as we soon understood the true essence of survival in a relationship – trust and tolerance. Not only that, even celebrations were more toned down […]
Daph’s Recipe
Homemade Teriyaki Sauce
I’ve always wanted to cook dishes with teriyaki sauce, but I tend to forget to look for the sauce during grocery shopping. Frustrated with how forgetful I am, I decided to make my own teriyaki sauce. My best helper, Mr. Google has been of great help to me. Did you know that the word “teri” (照り) refers […]
Kimchi Stew (Kimchi-jjigae)
A warm, spicy and steaming pot of stew is surely the best dish to be served on a cold and rainy day. Kimchi stew or Kimchi-jjigae (김치찌개), made with kimchi and other ingredients, namely scallions, onions, silken beancurd and pork has been my favourite stew since my last visit to South Korea. Kimchi-jjigae is cooked […]
Spicy Dried Anchovies (Jan-Myeolchi Bookkeum)
I’ve always admired how the Koreans are able to prepare a sumptuous meal for the whole family, with lots of beautiful Mitbanchan aka side dishes, served with rice at every meal. One of the side dishes that is commonly served in any Korean cuisine is Jan-Myeolchi Bookkeum (멸치볶음) or spicy dried anchovies. Crispy dried anchovies, with […]
Korean Steamed Eggplant in Soy Sauce (Gaji-Namul)
Eggplants belong to the plant family of nightshades, which are very good sources for dietary fiber and nutrients. Eggplants have been my favourite vegetable since young and I have been researching on ways to cook them differently ever since. One day, as I was watching the Korean variety show, Running Man, I came across a side […]
Korean Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken (Kkanpunggi)
Korean fried chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze has been a craze lately. Recently, I came across Maangchi’s recipe on Kkanpunggi (깐풍기), which is a stir-fried garlic chicken with vegetables, coated with the sweet, sour and spicy sauce. The moment I saw the recipe, I knew that I had to try out this Korean cuisine. I […]