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Makgeolli (Korean Rice Wine)

Sue — Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:00:58 +0000

Making makgeolli at home takes a little patience and attention, but it is very rewarding to watch the fermentation change from day to day. Made with rice, nuruk (a traditional Korean fermentation starter), and water, this traditional Korean rice wine becomes lightly creamy, gently fizzy, and pleasantly tangy as it ferments. The flavor also changes ...

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Dakjuk (Korean Chicken Porridge)

Sue — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:00:44 +0000

Learn how to make dakjuk, a deeply savory Korean chicken porridge with tender chicken, a beautifully seasoned broth, and the kind of warmth that stays with you. What I love most about this dakjuk is how much flavor there is in every spoonful. The broth is rich and so well seasoned, while the warm porridge ...

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Baechujeon (Korean Cabbage Pancakes)

Sue — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:23 +0000

Baechujeon (배추전) is a traditional Korean pancake made with napa cabbage. The sweet, tender leaves are lightly coated in batter and pan-fried until crisp around the edges. What sets this version apart is the addition of nutty perilla oil and savory saeujeot, which bring depth and balance while allowing the natural flavor of the cabbage ...

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Bok Choy Kimchi (Quick & Easy)

Sue — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:50:05 +0000

Bok choy kimchi isn’t a substitute for napa cabbage kimchi – it’s a different style of kimchi altogether. We often make it when our garden is producing plenty of bok choy and we need a delicious way to use the harvest. Bok choy has a fresh, green flavor that’s quite different from napa cabbage. The ...

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Butter Tteok (Butter Rice Cake) – Golden Crust, Chewy Center

Sue — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:30:03 +0000

If you enjoy chewy rice cakes and buttery baked treats, I think you’ll love this butter tteok. With its golden crust and soft, chewy center, it makes a wonderfully satisfying snack alongside a cup of coffee or tea. In fact, it’s the kind of snack that’s hard to stop at just one piece! What is ...

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