Food & Life

Sometimes you want to enjoy a familiar bowl of tteokguk with a slightly different depth of flavor. This brown butter tteokguk finishes classic Korean rice cake soup with a spoonful of slowly browned butter, adding a warm, nutty aroma to the rich beef bone broth. With just one extra step, you can give traditional tteokguk … Read more

When you want a quick pork dish that feels satisfying without being overly greasy, this Korean pork belly and scallion salad is an easy option. Instead of pan-frying the thinly sliced pork belly, the meat is briefly blanched in boiling water, then tossed with plenty of scallions and a sweet, tangy, spicy gochujang dressing. Lightly … Read more

Craving a hot, spicy bowl of soup with rice that is hearty enough to be a full meal? This Korean pork zucchini stew is made by stir-frying pork shoulder and gochugaru in fragrant green onion oil, creating a rich red pepper oil base before plenty of tender zucchini is simmered in the broth. Fish sauce, … Read more

When you want something warm, hearty, and satisfying in one bowl, Chadol Doenjang Sulbap is an easy Korean comfort meal that combines stew and rice in the same pot. Inspired by Korean chef Jung Ho-young, this recipe starts by rendering the rich fat from thinly sliced chadolbagi, then frying doenjang and gochujang directly in the … Read more

Sometimes you crave the sweet, spicy flavor of the old-school tteokbokki served at Korean snack shops rather than the extra-bold versions that are popular today. This easy Tteokbokki recipe, inspired by Korean chef Jung Ho-young, skips a separate stock and simmers fish cakes with the rice cakes so their savory flavor seasons the broth naturally. … Read more

Traditional gamjatang is delicious, but the long process of simmering pork bones can make it feel like too much work for a home-cooked meal. This Daepae Samgyeopsal Gamjatang recipe, inspired by Korean chef Jung Ho-young, uses store-bought beef bone broth and thin-sliced pork belly to create a rich Korean-style stew without hours of simmering. Sour … Read more

Some days, all you need is a steaming bowl of spicy stew and warm rice for a satisfying meal. This Gochujang Jjigae recipe, inspired by Korean chef Jung Ho-young, starts by sautéing green onion and garlic, then browning pork with soy sauce to build a deep savory base before adding gochujang and gochugaru for a … Read more

If you have leftover sour kimchi and cooked rice in the fridge, you already have the makings of a quick and satisfying meal. This kimchi fried rice recipe starts by sautéing green onion and onion for extra aroma, then adds sour kimchi, soy sauce, and mayonnaise for a richer savory flavor. Spreading the rice across … Read more

When you want a comforting meal with plenty of tender chicken and a warm, flavorful broth, Dakhanmari is one of Korea’s most satisfying one-pot dishes. This Jongno-style Dakhanmari, inspired by Lee Jung-hyun, simmers chicken with green onions, garlic, and onion to create a clear yet deeply savory broth, then adds potatoes and chewy wheat tteok … Read more

When you need a filling meal on a busy day without spending much time in the kitchen, a simple rice bowl is hard to beat. This Daepae Samgyeopsal Rice Bowl, made with thin-sliced Korean pork belly, comes together quickly in one pan with onions and a sweet-savory sauce. Softly cooked eggs add extra richness and … Read more