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 cuisine
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 […]