Korean Tofu Side Dish
Tofu is pronounced as “doo boo” in Korean. If you say doo boo in front of Koreans, they will be impressed! Panfried tofu with spicy sauce (Dubu buchim yangnyumjang)
Ingredients:
Note: As a non-Korean person, I do not know local Korean stores, so I buy many of the ingredients at local whole food or online: Korean Ingredients
Half package of tofu (about 10 oz: 280 grams), soy sauce, hot pepper flakes, sugar, green onion, garlic, sesame oil, roasted sesame seeds 1.Slice the tofu into bite size pieces (¼ inch thick rectangles). You should get 10… Continue reading
Bibimbap is very popular in Korea, it is a mixed rice dish topped with vegetables, lean meat, and other food items which can incorporate into a delicious and harmonious meal.
Many Koreans believe Bibimbap is based on a similar royal dish from the Middle Ages. It was strikingly similar to royal cuisine prepared at that time, using only the freshest, elaborate ingredients to make a visually appealing meal. Koreans believe this dish also heals the body, give off energy, and helps ward off illness during the winter.
Bibimbap is cheap and easy to make and most ingredients are available in your kitchen. Also, this dish can be easily tweaked for different palates and spice levels. When ready to eat, mix all ingredients together with some Korean hot pepper paste (Gochujang Sauce), to taste.
Korean Cuisine with Side Dishes
I ate out a lot at Korean BBQ type restaurants but watching Korean Dramas have made me appreciate Korean Cuisine much more and want to learn more about it. Korean cuisine is largely based upon rice, vegetables, and meats. Traditional Korean meals are noted for the number of side dishes that accompany steam-cooked short-grain rice. Kimchi is served often, sometimes at every meal. Commonly used ingredients include sesame oil, doenjang (fermented bean paste), soy sauce, salt, garlic, ginger, pepper flakes and gochujang (fermented red chili paste). Ingredients and dishes vary by province. Many regional… Continue reading