Korean food
  • Hwachae (Korean Fruit Bowl)
    Hwachae is a traditional Korean drink that is perfect for hot summer days. Let’s learn more about this refreshing summer drink made with easily accessible ingredients. Hwachae has become a viral topic on TikTok, thanks to a mukbang video by Amy Flamy, also known as the “3 AM girl.” So, if you find yourself waking up at 3 AM feeling “severely dehydrated”, try making a bowl of this refreshing hwachae using this easy 15-minute recipe to enjoy the rest of your night! What is Hwachae? “Hwachae” (화채) is a Korean word that directly translates to “flower water” in English. However when …
  • Chinese Pickled Garlic
    My grandmother used to make sweet and sour Chinese pickled garlic every year, using whole, unpeeled garlic heads rather than individual peeled cloves. The best part for me was savoring the richly marinated garlic skin, bursting with flavor. Although pickling whole garlic heads takes more time, the delightful mix of sour, sweet, and crunchy textures makes the wait entirely worthwhile. US pickled garlic vs Chinese pickled garlic Chinese pickled garlic and US pickled garlic can differ in several aspects including flavor profile, preparation methods, and cultural preferences: Is pickled garlic good for you? As a child, whenever I felt under …
  • Potato Cheese Pancakes (Korean Style)
    Enjoy the delightful combination of chewiness, crispiness, and sweetness with this Korean Potato Cheese Pancakes recipe. Who says cheese is limited to savory dishes? Fresh mozzarella, with its subtly mild savory taste, introduces a delightful contrast amid the salty and sweet notes (from brown sugar and condensed milk), providing a more complex and satisfying flavor profile This easy recipe takes you through the steps of creating a luscious and flavorful snack: Boiling the potatoes, mashing them to perfection, and infusing sweetness with condensed milk sets the foundation. The addition of glutinous rice flour and cornstarch yields a smooth and pliable …
  • Radish Kimchi
    Radish kimchi, also known as “kkakdugi” in Korean, is a type of kimchi made with Korean radishes (mu) or daikon radishes. It’s a popular and flavorful side dish that complements various Korean meals. Radish kimchi can be enjoyed on its own, paired with rice, or used as an ingredient in various dishes, such as Kimchi Radish Stew, Kimchi Fried Rice, Kimchi Radish Pancakes… It adds a delightful crunch and a burst of bold flavors to Korean meals. The preparation process is not very difficult. You just cube the radishes, season them, and allow them to ferment to achieve a crunchy, …
  • Dalgona Coffee with Dalgona Candy Topping
    Dalgona coffee is a South Korean coffee drink that went viral on social media, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. Different from traditional coffee lattes where milk is whipped, dagolna coffee focuses on whipping air into instant coffee until it achieves a rich and creamy consistency. The name “Dalgona coffee” is derived from a popular South Korean honeycomb toffee candy called “Dalgona Candy.” What if the bold aroma of Dalgona Coffee meets the crisp sweetness of Dalgona Candy? With each sip, you will experience the smooth creaminess of the whipped coffee, complemented by the crunchy, sugary goodness of the Dalgona …
  • Korean Corn Dog
    Korean corn dog is a deep-fried street food featuring a central sausage, a melty cheese filling, and a crunchy yet chewy coating. This recipe shows us how to make these crispy and cheesy treats with simple tools in your own kitchen.
  • Korean Fried Chicken
    In this recipe, I’ll show you my secret tips on how to make the ultimate crispy and flavorful Korean fried chicken wingettes. It all starts with a simple salt water solution that infuses the chicken with a savory seasoning overnight. Then, the chicken is coated in a batter made with Korean fried chicken mix and cold water, giving it an irresistible crunch. Finally, the wings are double-fried for extra crispiness and tossed in a delicious gochujang sauce for an added kick of flavor.
  • How to Cook Rice – instant pot, on stove, in microwave (3 Methods)
    In this post, we will show you how to cook rice in 3 easy methods: in an instant pot, on the stove, and in the microwave. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages, but all three are simple and straightforward. By the end of this post, you’ll have the confidence to cook rice perfectly every time, no matter which method you choose!
  • Fish Tofu (made from fish)
    Fish tofu is a popular ingredient in tteokbokki because it has a unique bouncy texture that complements the chewy texture of the rice cakes. Its protein content also makes the dish more filling and nutritious. In this homemade fish tofu recipe, we’ll show you how to make this protein-packed snack from ground fish, shrimp, simple seasonings, and tapioca starch.
  • Korean Marshmallow Ice Cream
    The viral trend of torched Korean marshmallow ice cream has been sweeping the internet. It features a perfect combination of hot, crispy, and golden brown roasted marshmallow on the outside, chewy and stretchy melted marshmallow in the middle, and a cold and creamy ice cream center. This recipe enables you to recreate this popular dessert effortlessly at home using a milk carton.
  • Cheese Tteokbokki (made with homemade rice cakes)
    Tteokbokki is a popular Korean street food that has gained a cult following around the world. Made with chewy rice cakes, spicy sauce, and various vegetables, it’s a comforting and filling dish that’s perfect for any time of the day. But have you tried adding cheese to your Tteokbokki? The combination of the spicy sauce and melted cheese creates a flavor explosion in your mouth that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. This recipe teaches us how to make cheese Tteokbokki using my homemade Korean rice cakes.
  • Japanese Rice Cakes – Homemade Rice Cakes from Scratch
    This recipe teaches us how to easily make Korean and Japanese rice cakes with 3 simple ingredients: white rice, water, and butter. Homemade rice cakes are so chewy and delicious. They are perfect for making tteokbokki (Korean spicy rice cakes), tteokguk (Korean rice cake soup), yaki mochi (grilled Japanese rice cake), and zenzai (red bean soup with mochi).
  • Strawberry Milk with Jelly and Sago
    Strawberry Milk is a refreshing and satisfying all season drink, with pink jiggly strawberry jelly and soft chewy sago. Remember to find out your cutest bottles for this beautiful strawberry jelly drink! Sago (西米) is made from sago starch, which is usually extracted from a palm called Metroxylon sagu. Tapioca Boba is made from tapioca starch, which is extracted from the roots of the cassava plant. Both sago and tapioca pearls are popular dessert toppings. Sago is usually smaller and softer than tapioca pearls. Tapioca pearls are much chewier and bouncier than sago.
  • Korean Steamed Egg in volcano shape | One-pot 15 minutes recipe
    This volcano-shape fluffy and steaming hot Korean steamed egg only takes 15 minutes to make. Cooked and served in a Korean hot stone bowl, the one-pot comfort food can warm you up immediately on a cold day. This dish could be extremely easy if you just want to enjoy some jiggly and savory steamed eggs. While there are many tricks in this recipe if you want to make your Korean steamed eggs grow into the iconic volcano shape.
  • Kimchi Tofu Soup (Meal-for-one Recipe)
    This 15-minute hot and spicy kimchi tofu soup makes a perfect meal for one person. With this classic kimchi tofu soup recipe plus a hot-stone bowl, you can always enjoy a Korean restaurant experience at home.
  • Kimchi Recipe
    An easy recipe for authentic homemade kimchi. Ingredients: 2 large napa cabbages, 1 apple, 1 pear, one head of garlic, and some patience. Yes, kimchi is a super healthy food. Lactobacilli bacteria in kimchi can boost your digestive health. Kimchi may lower cholesterol levels, improve your immune system, and even slow down the aging process. No wonder Korean celebrities always look so young!
  • Soy Sauce Eggs – Marinate with Cola
    Soy sauce eggs marinated with jalapeño, onion, green onion, garlic cloves, sesame seeds, light soy sauce, and cola. Cola, which is used here to substitute the sugar and mirin in traditional shoyu egg recipes, gives our soy sauce eggs a sweet citrus taste and a shiny amber color.
  • Vegan Bibimbap with Tofu – if you ignore the eggs
    This vegan bibimbap (Korean mixed rice) is colorful, flavorful, nutritious, and super easy to prepare. Top the hot steamed rice with pan fried tofu, fresh vegetables, sweet and spicy Korean bibimbap sauce, and optionally a slightly runny egg, you can get a well-balanced dinner and a delicious work day lunch bento ready all at once.
  • Pan Fried Zucchini (Hobak Jeon)
    Pan Fried Zucchini (Hobak Jeon) is an easy and delicious Korean side dish. Thin zucchini slices are coated in flour and eggs, then pan fried until golden brown and crispy. Paired with the classic savory and sour sauce, this pan fried zucchini a perfect side dish or midnight snack.
  • Korean green onion pancake (Vegetable Pajeon)
    This Korean green onion pancake made with flour, scallions, kimchi, and egg is so nutritious and so easy to make. This is my lifesaver when I feel too lazy to cook but don’t want to order takeout, because this pancake will only take me about 15 minutes to cook, and I always have these simple and healthy ingredients at home!
  • Kimbap (Korean Rice Rolls) Recipe
    These Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls (kimbap) are made from freshly cooked rice seasoned with salt and sesame oil, filled with a variety of healthy and flavorful ingredients, and tightly rolled in a sheet of sushi nori. 
  • Korean Pickled Radish (Danmuji) Recipe
    Do you enjoy that pickled radish in your favorite Japanese or Korean restaurant? I bet you will be surprised by how easy it is to make authentic Korean pickled radish at home! With this recipe, everyone will be able to make these golden yellow, healthy, crunchy, and refreshing radish pickles within 45 minutes!
  • Sweet and Spicy Korean Style Potato
    This sweet and spicy Korean style potato is one of the easiest Korean food to make! These cute 1-inch potato cubes are preboiled, so that they are soft outside and hard inside before we pan fry them. They are seasoned with Gochujang, fresh garlic, and sesame seeds.

36 Comments

    1. Thanks a lot for the idea! Yes sure, we like bibibamp too. I will definitely make a video of that soon. You have a wonderful day too!🤗💖

  1. Kindly make korean ramen also!

    P.S. I’m a big fan! I request you to make some Indian dishes also, please try.

  2. Could you please include your husband in more of you videos please!😁😁And can you make tteokbokki video pls because I realllllllllyyyyy love tteokbokki so please read this comment and respond.

  3. Hello! I saw that on your website you said would kindly appreciate if you made something from another culture! Since I’m Hawaiian, I would kindly appreciate if you made spam musubi. It’s not Hawaiian food but it truly is a delicacy in Hawaii! ;D

  4. Hey I love ur. Dumplings and ur strawberry mochi was sooooo good ❤️❤️ I love u guys have a Beautiful and happy life❤️❤️❤️❤️

  5. Could you make a recipe for har gow (or Chinese shrimp dumplings) it’s my favorite type of dumpling!!!

  6. Hi~ i love your videos! i would love if you make you made a compilation of yummy banchan~ it would be so delisous :3
    love your vids you made the best asian food on the internet

  7. Could you please make a video on how to get the ingredients that you use in many of your recipes as I would like to try and make your recipes but I don’t know how to get the ingredients. Please I would really appreciate it 🙂

  8. hello ms shi! do you think you could make Korean seaweed soup? my mother is having my little brother soon and I want to make this for her!

  9. Hello! I have been watching your videos for a while now, and your cooking is amazing! Can you do a video/recipe for air fryer donuts or timbits? Thanks!

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