This is how you make Bibimbap! Bibimbap is one of the most well-known Korean dishes in the world. This seemingly simple dish transforms the humble rice and vegetables into a flavorful and comforting meal.  Bibimbap means “mixed rice”. In essence, this is what you do because you mix rice, seasoned vegetables, a choice of protein, and gochujang sauce. This can either be served in a big bowl or a stone pot and as you mix it thoroughly, the better it will taste.  There are several ways to prepare this dish. It can range from easy—where you just throw in the rice, whatever banchan you hav ..read more

This is how you make Korean-style Grilled Cheese! In this blog post, I will be sharing two grilled cheese recipes that have a Korean twist: Kimchi grilled cheese for a sweet, tangy, and spicy sandwich; and bulgogi grilled cheese for a nutty, savory, and meaty sandwich. This is an all-time favorite, elevated 100 times!  As a Korean food rep, I rarely make fusion food. However, when I have some leftover bread that I need to finish, grilled cheese is one of the easiest foods you can make. Many people love it, but I know I have to put a twist on it before it can sell me out. Kimchi Grilled Ch ..read more

This is how you make Royal Court Tteokbokki! Royal Court Tteokbokki is the original rice cake dish meant to be served to the kings. It is a mix of beef, vegetables, and rice cakes sauteed in a sweet and savory sauce!  Gunjung Tteokbokki which literally means Royal Court Rice Cakes is the traditional way of making “tteokbokki”. Before the famous spicy street food we know now, the original rice cake dish was part of the royal cuisine and it was meant to help kings gain an appetite.  With soy sauce and sesame oil as the base of the sauce, this royal court rice cake recipe yields a savor ..read more

This is how you make Tteokkochi! Tteokkochi is a sweet and spicy rice cake skewer that is a famous street food in South Korea. It is my ultimate favorite and I’ll show you how to make it at home.  Tteok means rice cake and kkochi means skewer! Rice Cake Skewer has got to be my ultimate favorite out of all my favorite Korean street foods. I remember buying them and just savoring the crispy and chewy rice cakes and wishing the ahjumma would just give me more sauce.  The sauce is a simple concoction of gochujang, sweetener, and other pantry staples. No need to cook, simply slather all t ..read more

This is how you make Wanja Jeon! Mini Beef Patties are small, round, flavorful, and juicy patties served as a side dish or appetizer during Korean festivities.  Known as Wanja Jeon (meaning Meatball Patties) or by its funny nickname Dong Gueran Ddeng (meaning “round things”), these cute little patties are one of my favorite side dishes of all time. When my mom makes this, I know it is going to be a good day!  It is special because a small amount of meat can go a long way. It’s filled with vegetables and tofu that are seasoned well, and it’s hand-rolled and shaped one by one—a bit of ..read more

This is how you make Chicken Curry! This chicken curry recipe is a one-pot dish you can chop up to satisfy your curry cravings. It’s not traditional, but the thick, creamy sauce will definitely hit the spot!  First things first, as we talk about curry, I’d like to say that this is not the traditional way of making it. Curry originated from India and as the dish became well known, many variations have blossomed from it.  Variations of Curry  In India, they use whole spices like cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, garam masala, coriander, onion, tomatoes, and yogurt to make an intensely ..read more

This is how you make Hangover Ramen! This Broke Boyz Hangover Soup is my go-to every after a night of drinking. It always hit the spot and helps me regain my energy!  Soju, an alcoholic beverage that is common in Korea, is the best drink to pair with Korean BBQ. It is cheap, widely available, and because of its high alcohol content—it can easily give you the buzz.  Drinking is a big part of Korean culture. An invitation to eat and drink together is often seen as a compliment because when you drink, you open up more, and it develops stronger relationships. Whether it’s with family, fr ..read more

This is how you make Fish Cake Soup! Fish cake soup is one of my favorite street food as a child. It is a light, hearty soup that warms you up on cold winter nights!  One of my fondest memories as a child is my aunts and uncles buying me Tteokbokki at street food stalls in Korea. Usually, these spicy rice cakes would come with a free fish cake soup to wash it down.  I remember the ahjummas would hand me small paper cups of the very hot broth and it would warm up my fingertips and my body on a cold winter night.  The soup will warm you up! Fish cake soup or eomuk guk is one of th ..read more

This is how you make tteokbokki! Tteokbokki is rice cakes in a spicy, sweet, and umami-filled sauce. It is a famous street food in Korea and in this blog, I’ll teach you the basic way you can easily make it at home!  Tteokbokki or Spicy Rice Cakes is one of the best spicy street food in the world! This dish is widespread in the streets of Korea and it was more popularized because of K-dramas. You’ll often find these sold from big pots, simmering all day which ensures a chewy rice cake in a hot, spicy, and rich sauce. They will then be served in paper cups that allow you to dip any fried f ..read more

This is how you make Korean soy marinated eggs! Mayak eggs are eggs soaked in a sweet, savory, and refreshing soy sauce marinade. It’s super easy to make, but super flavorful and addicting!  When I was growing up, my mom used to make a batch of these eggs along with other side dishes like napa cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi, or stir-fried fish cake. It was always stored in the fridge so I could just have it with freshly cooked rice anytime.  My parents used to work 80+ hours a week in the restaurant so that is how I got by every day, and honestly, making this recipe makes me remember ..read more