Long ago in Korea, squid was expensive, so when Mum bought a squid, nothing went to waste – we ate the lot from top to bottom. This isn’t my mum’s old recipe, but...
Spicy whelk (or sea snail) salad is a famous chilli hot salad that accompanies drinks, namely soju or beer. Spicy but moreish, it is a delicious shared appetiser...
Stuffed pumpkin dishes are a traditional offering in Korean cuisine. This version, filled with a spicy seafood mixture, is a blend of "old and new" elements...
This Korean-style rolled omelette is typically made with one or two types of chopped vegetables. But the filling options are endless, including onion, mushroom,...
This is a traditional side dish for Koreans, served with rice at any meal. It's a great way to enjoy anchovies, which are high in calcium. It can be served hot...
Cooking the Korean steamed egg requires good attention and patience to make sure it’s not overcooked or burned. A light and fluffy custard or silken tofu texture...
This is a great use of leftover kimchi. As with most Korean recipes, you can tweak it to your own tastes with the addition of other vegetables, meat or seafood....
These are not your ordinary potato chips you often eat when you drink beer. Instead a healthier version of potato dish and a popular banchan (side dish) with...
Pork belly is inexpensive, easy to cook, and delicious. The literal translation of “samgyupsal” is three layered meat (flesh, fat and skin), and it's very...
Kimbap is a must at any Korean picnic. Traditional versions use bulgogi meat, assorted vegetables and omelette. The rice is seasoned with sesame oil and salt...
Jeon (pan-fried food with egg wash) is an indispensable part of the traditional Korean party menu and, as a child, I remember helping making jeon all day before a...
We're proud to present a recipe for cucumber kimchi, which is easy to make and full of complex flavour. Listen to our chat with chef Heather Jeong as she reveals...
Egg toasts are sold by street stall vendors in Korea to cater for those in a hurry. Koreans usually have a hot breakfast of rice, soup, kimchi and side dishes....
Traditionally, this Korean soup was served over the lunar new year as a symbol of good fortune. These days, dok guk is eaten year-round. It's a simple, satisfying...
Traditionally cooked at the table over a charcoal grill or gas hot plate, chilli pork is Korea’s answer to sang choi bau and is the perfect accompaniment to an...