Honey Butter Tteok
Sweet, sticky, and ready in minutes, this honey butter tteok trades the usual spicy glaze for something closer to dessert.
Instant Noodles and Beyond: Your Shopping List for the Five Recipes We Tested
The noodle brand behind each of the five recipes we tested, and where to actually find them.
We Cooked 5 Recipes from Instant Noodles & Beyond
Robin Ha's Instant Noodles & Beyond landed on my desk with 93 recipes inside, and picking just one felt impossible. So we picked five, tracked down five different noodle brands, and made an afternoon of it.
🇰🇷 Top 20 Korean Pantry Essentials
Korean food becomes much easier when your pantry is stocked. These are the ingredients I keep on hand for everyday cooking, the brands I trust, and simple explanations so you know what each item is used for.
K-Egg Sandwich
I get one of these egg sandwiches almost every time I’m in Korea. This is the version I make at home when I want something familiar.
Hodugwaja
Hodugwaja are soft, nut-filled cakes shaped like walnuts a nostalgic Korean treat with sweet red bean paste and crunchy walnuts in every bite. Best enjoyed warm with tea.
Doenjang Jjigae
Doenjang jjigae is one of Korea’s most familiar comfort foods, a simple stew built on fermented soybean paste, tofu, and vegetables. It’s not flashy, but it’s the kind of dish that brings warmth to an ordinary day.
Kkaennip-jeon
Crisp, savory perilla leaves stuffed with seasoned beef (or your choice of filling), dipped in egg, and pan-fried until golden. A comforting Korean home recipe inspired by my travels and my own garden.
How to make Gimbap/Kimbap
Colorful, customizable, and packed with flavor. This Kimbap recipe walks you through making Korean seaweed rice rolls step by step with everyday ingredients.
Miyeok-guk
Light and nourishing, Miyeokguk is a traditional Korean seaweed soup often eaten on birthdays and postpartum — rich in minerals, comforting in flavor.
Kimchi Jjigae
Spicy, cozy, and deeply flavorful — Kimchi Jjigae is Korean comfort food at its best. A one-pot stew with aged kimchi, tofu, and optional pork.
Gyeran Mari
Colorful, savory layers of egg rolled into a humble Korean side that feels elegant in every bite, perfect for breakfast or banchan.
Korean Soups You’ll Want to Make Again and Again
From hearty kimchi-based stews to comforting broths, these Korean soups offer nourishment, tradition, and simple flavor in every bowl.
Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Bright, crisp, and tangy, this easy Korean cucumber salad is the perfect cooling side to balance spicy stews or rich mains.
Donkatsu (돈까스)
Crunchy, golden pork cutlets with a tender inside — Korean donkatsu is an irresistibly crispy, meaty comfort classic.
Tteok Kkochi (떡꼬치)
Sweet, savory, and char-grilled, these skewered rice cakes are a favorite Korean street snack. Sticky, chewy bites flavored with gochujang glaze.
Triangle Gimbap (Samgak Kimbap)
Delicious Korean rice sandwiches wrapped in seaweed—Triangle Gimbap is portable, comforting, and packed with flavor. Great for lunch on the go.
Bulgogi Two Ways: Authentic and Simplified Korean Recipes
Marinated in soy, garlic, and sesame oil, this simplified version of bulgogi captures the sweet-savory essence of Korean BBQ in a home-friendly way.
Japchae (잡채)
A classic Korean dish of stir-fried sweet potato noodles with vegetables, Japchae is naturally gluten-free and endlessly customizable. Light, savory, and slightly sweet — perfect for holidays or everyday meals.
Bibimbap
A warm bowl loaded with colorful vegetables, seasoned protein, and gochujang sauce—Bibimbap is vibrant, nourishing, and fully customizable.