The Recipes and Stories That Fill Our Tables

Bulgogi Sotbap (Stone Pot Rice)
Savory bulgogi, fluffy rice infused with broth, crisp green onions, and a silky egg yolk that melts into everything. The "Just One More Bite" kind of meal.. Pictured: Lee Jong Hwan Earthenware Pot from Ondol Home (www.OndolHome.com) What You'll Need Ingredients: 2 cups white rice (Washed and rinsed 3 times, soaked in clean water for 30 minutes, then drained) 400ml anchovy broth (Bonito broth works beautifully too) 400g bulgogi 100g enoki mushrooms (optional) 3 green onions, julienned and soaked in cold water for 10 minutes (optional) 1 egg yolk (optional) 2 tbsp toasted... Read more...
Miyeokguk (Seaweed Soup)
Korean Seaweed Soup A nourishing, soul-warming soup traditionally served to new mothers and on birthdays, miyeokguk's rich, milky broth is both comforting and restorative. In Korean culture, children eat this seaweed soup on their birthdays to honor and thank their mothers for the pain of childbirth, while new mothers consume it daily for a month postpartum to replenish the nutrients given to their babies. Ingredients 8 oz beef (stew beef works well) 1.5 oz dried seaweed (miyeok) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons soup soy sauce... Read more...
Gyeranjjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)
The dish that never has leftovers. Light, fluffy, jiggly, with a sweet broth at the bottom that feels like a warm hug. Pictured: Lee Jong Hwan Earthenware Pot from Ondol Home (www.OndolHome.com) What You'll Need Ingredients: 5 eggs 150ml water 1 tbsp 새우젓 (Korean shrimp paste) ½ tsp salt Oil or sesame oil Optional: diced carrots, green onions, sesame seeds for garnish You'll also need: Earthenware pot (ttukbaegi) Spoon or spatula Bowl Before You Begin: Why Earthenware Matters Here's the kept secret in Korean cooking: earthenware isn't just traditional, it's transformational.... Read more...
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
The pot that was always bubbling on our stove. Growing up, this was my mom’s love language. No matter what kind of day we had, that pot was there, filling our home with warmth. Now I make it for my own family, and every time, I think of her. What You'll Need Ingredients: 200g pork belly (about 7 oz) (Spam is a great substitute in a pinch) 2 cups kimchi 3–4 cloves garlic ½ medium onion 2 tablespoons gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) 2 cups water Salt or fish sauce... Read more...