Author: K-mom
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Enjoy Rainy Days with Korean Comfort Food
The rain, which started drizzling yesterday, has become much heavier today. Having moved to California, I rarely see rain during the winter, so it’s a pleasant surprise. Back in Korea, I disliked rainy and snowy days because of traffic jams. Yet, here, I’ve come to appreciate the rainy weather. The sound of rain fills the…
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Spicy Squid Salad Recipe: A Taste of Korea
Some days, I find myself craving the flavors of home. Today, I can’t stop thinking about the spicy marinated gizzard shad. Baendaengi hoe-muchim was something I used to enjoy with my dad at the Yeonan Pier in Korea. Back then, I’d secretly visit him at work to ask for some pocket money. We would end…
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Quick Mapo Tofu Recipe: Flavor in 30 Minutes
Opening the fridge, I found some leftover yukjeon (Korean beef pancakes) from last night. Instead of making another meat dish, I thought of something that would pair well with it—Mapo Tofu. Luckily, I had ground pork and tofu on hand, so I had everything I needed. Simple Ingredients, Big Flavor Chopped green onions, diced onions…
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Doenjang Jjigae: A Comforting Korean Stew
When I was in elementary school, I often spent time alone at home. Because of that, I naturally became comfortable using the stove to cook simple meals for myself. Since my older sisters were much older and busy, I often helped my mom in the kitchen. Whenever I came home from school feeling hungry, I…
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3 Simple Korean Side Dishes for Dinner
Yesterday, I ran out of side dishes (banchan) for dinner. The only ones left in the fridge were three types of kimchi—napa cabbage kimchi, radish kimchi (kkakdugi), and dongchimi (radish water kimchi). While I usually focus on main dishes, a table without any side dishes feels incomplete. So, today, I decided to prepare three quick…
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Delicious Braised Beltfish Recipe: A Korean Classic
I’ve heard that braised beltfish (galchi jorim) is a specialty at Sungnyemun, but funnily enough, I never got to try it even when I lived in Korea. While wondering what to cook for dinner, I spotted some frozen beltfish in my freezer. At first, I thought about grilling it, but then I decided to go…
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Oxtail Soup: A Hearty Korean Comfort Food
I started making oxtail soup early in the morning. After soaking the oxtails overnight to remove excess blood, I placed them in a pot and let them simmer for hours. This means dinner for the next two to three days will be much easier to prepare. It’s been almost fifteen years since we moved to…
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Easy Boiled Pork Belly Recipe with Romaine
In Korea, boiled pork belly (Suyuk) is traditionally paired with kimchi and napa cabbage soup during the kimchi-making season. However, living in the U.S., I’ve never had the experience of making kimchi. Making kimchi alone wouldn’t be as exciting, and without a kimchi refrigerator, it just feels a bit over the top. But that doesn’t…
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Mom's Easy Korean Recipes 