Beyond Kimchee

Jeonbokjuk (Korean Abalone Porridge with Fresh Abalone)

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Sat, 09 May 2026 03:36:00 +0000

Jeonbokjuk is a comforting Korean abalone porridge made with fresh abalone, leftover rice, and a light savory broth. This easy stovetop method comes together in about 25 minutes and delivers a silky, nourishing bowl perfect for breakfast, a gentle meal, or when you need something warm and restorative. If I had to choose just one […]

Jeonbokjuk (Korean Abalone Porridge with Fresh Abalone)

Dwaeji Gukbap (Busan Pork Rice Soup)

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0000

A comforting bowl of dwaeji gukbap (Busan pork rice soup) made the easy way at home. Tender pork shoulder simmers in rich bone broth and is finished with bold dadaegi and fresh garlic chives. This Korean comfort meal comes together in about 40 minutes, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner with rice. One of the […]

Dwaeji Gukbap (Busan Pork Rice Soup)

Ssuk Beomuri (Korean Mugwort Rice Cake)

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:45:03 +0000

Ssuk beomuri is a traditional Korean mugwort rice cake made with rice flour and fresh ssuk, steamed into soft, crumbly tteok in the baekseolgi style. Naturally vegan and gluten free, this simple spring dessert highlights the earthy aroma of mugwort and cooks easily in a cloth-lined steamer. Early spring in Korea always meant ssuk season […]

Ssuk Beomuri (Korean Mugwort Rice Cake)

Yakgwa (Traditional Korean Honey Cookies)

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 +0000

Slow-fried dough and a ginger-honey soak create this chewy Korean honey cookie. Traditional yakgwa is a long process, but mostly hands-off and perfect for holiday sweets. When I moved back to Seoul a few years ago, I was surprised to see yakgwa (약과) suddenly everywhere. Dessert shops, cafés, gift boxes—you name it. I loved watching […]

Yakgwa (Traditional Korean Honey Cookies)

Hoppang (Korean Steamed Sweet Red Bean Buns)

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:29:40 +0000

Soft, pillowy Korean hoppang filled with sweet red bean paste—steamed until fluffy and comforting. This homemade version comes together in about 1 hour and uses simple pantry ingredients for a cozy Korean winter treat. Hoppang (호빵) was my favorite winter snack growing up. Snow-white steamed buns filled with sweet red bean were impossible to resist […]

Hoppang (Korean Steamed Sweet Red Bean Buns)

Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) with Crispy Rice & Egg

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:56:00 +0000

This kimchi fried rice uses sour aged kimchi, cold leftover rice, and green onion oil, topped with a fried egg. A quick 20-minute Korean weeknight meal with chewy texture and deep savory flavor. As a Korean home cook, I always have two things on hand: over-ripe kimchi and leftover rice. So naturally, kimchi fried rice […]

Kimchi Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap) with Crispy Rice & Egg

Dongchimi (Korean Radish Water Kimchi)

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:15:50 +0000

This dongchimi recipe keeps things simple: Korean radish, a clean brine, and time. The result is a chilled, vegan water kimchi with a crisp bite that cuts through BBQ, spicy dishes, or even works as a quick cold noodle broth. Hands-on prep is minimal. Winter break at my grandparents’ house always came with two things: […]

Dongchimi (Korean Radish Water Kimchi)

Nurungji (Korean Scorched Rice) – Stovetop & Air Fryer Methods

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 06:41:50 +0000

Crispy, golden nurungji (누룽지), Korean scorched rice, is easier to make than you think. This recipe gives you two options: a classic stovetop version and a quick air-fryer method that’s perfect for busy days or leftover rice. In just a short time, you’ll have a toasty, gluten-free, pantry-friendly snack that Koreans enjoy on its own […]

Nurungji (Korean Scorched Rice) – Stovetop & Air Fryer Methods

Dakkochi (Korean Chicken Skewers)

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 10:49:18 +0000

These dakkochi are juicy Korean chicken skewers cooked right on the stovetop — no grill needed. Made with tender boneless chicken thighs and a sticky soy-garlic glaze, they bring that Seoul street-food flavor home in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick dinner, game-day snack, or backyard vibe any night of the week. Dakkochi, Korea’s […]

Dakkochi (Korean Chicken Skewers)

Doenjang Pasta (Korean Soybean Paste Spaghetti)

Hyegyoung K. Ford — Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:25:40 +0000

Doenjang Pasta (Korean Soybean Paste Spaghetti) is a savory Korean fusion dish where noodles are tossed in a buttery doenjang sauce with mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan. It’s umami-packed, quick to make, and the perfect weeknight pasta recipe. I was recently watching the hit K-drama Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, where the palace chef prepared a […]

Doenjang Pasta (Korean Soybean Paste Spaghetti)