Korean Sides

Apr 16, 20212 min read

Spicy Thin Sliced Dried Squid

Many Korean side dishes are fairly easy to prepare. Some require planning to soak, rinse and boil before braising or marinating. This...

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Mar 25, 20212 min read

When I made this soup, I was thinking I was making the tteokguk, rice cake soup, traditionally served on New Year's Day. But then I...

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Mar 17, 20212 min read

Steamed eggs is so comforting to eat for breakfast or as a side dish. Korean steamed eggs differ in texture and preparation from Chinese...

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Feb 26, 20212 min read

This potato side dish goes nicely in a lunch box or side with dinner. The potatoes are first pan fried then braised in a soy mixture...

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Feb 26, 20212 min read

Not all Korean dishes are spicy. Here is one of my favorite non-spicy noodle dishes. It is made from sweet potato starch noodles. They...

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Feb 24, 20212 min read

You could say an omelet is an omelet. That might be so but I think the Korean and Japanese rolled omelets are special. They are light and...

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Feb 23, 20211 min read

These garlicky cucumber pickles are refreshing and full of flavor. I could just eat a bowl of it by itself on a summer day. They are...

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Feb 23, 20212 min read

This pan fried tofu side dish is one of our favorites. The tofu is pan fried to light golden where the outside is crispy but the inside...

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Feb 5, 20212 min read

My kids, like most I think, are very selective on what vegetables they eat. This is one vegetable that they LOVE! Korean style marinated...

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