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I’ve LOVED spinach since childhood and this korean banchan is why!!! This recipe makes for the perfect side dish for 2 people and is easily customizable to your taste. It also lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days and is best served chilled! TIP: This dish is traditionally made with regular spinach, NOT baby spinach. However, I’ve tested both and to me, it’s fine to use either. Baby spinach is MUCH easier to find in the store and may be more accessible so I based this recipe around that! TIP: When deciding on your portion, a good rule of thumb is one bag or box of spinach will serve one person! Measurements (for 2 people): — 2 bags or boxes of spinach — 2-3 tsp sesame oil — 2-3 tsp soy sauce — 2-4 cloves of minced garlic — chopped green onions to taste — sesame seeds to taste — gochugaru (korean red chili flakes) to taste — pinch of salt #koreanrecipe #koreanfood #banchan #sidedish #spinach #easyrecipe #healthyrecipes #lunchideas
itshelenmelon5,600,000 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
CHEWY BUTTER MOCHI! easy and just a few ingredients!! this dessert has taken Korean social media by storm and is super viral for a reason! Crispy outside, chewy inside (like tteok or mochi) and custardy sweet. Takes less than one hour from start to finish! INGREDIENTS (feeds 2-4) - 160g glutinous rice flour - 60g white sugar - 200ml whole milk (room temp) - 30g unsalted butter (~2.12 tbsp, room temp) - 1 egg (room temp) - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp salt SOME KEY TIPS: - condensed milk makes for an incredible dipping sauce! - Remember to bring your butter, milk and egg to room temp before cooking! - Always pre-heat the oven! - Baking is more precise than cooking. If you don’t have one already, it’s time to get a kitchen scale. #buttertteok #buttermochi #easyrecipe #dessert #baking
itshelenmelon783,300 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten
another easy DELICIOUS korean banchan recipe!! This one is called kongnamul muchim, or korean soybean sprouts! You’ll find these often served at authentic korean restaurants as a free side dish and they are SO satisfying to make at home! Plus, they’re super healthy and nutritious with lots of fiber! TIP: You can find these at any asian grocery store. If you’re not going to cook with them asap, store them in the fridge in cold water and they’ll stay fresh for MUCH longer! TIP: To save time, you can skip the “pruning” step where you snap off the stringy roots. For me, though, I’ve always seen it as the korean equivalent of folding laundry while watching tv lmao MEASUREMENTS (serves 2-4 people): — 1.5 tbsp sesame oil — 2-3 cloves minced garlic (1 tbsp) — 2-3 chopped green onions — 1 tbsp gochugaru (OPTIONAL) — 3/4 tsp salt — sesame seeds to taste #koreanrecipe #koreanfood #beansprouts #banchan #sidedish #healthyrecipes #easyrecipe #fiber
itshelenmelon1,400,000 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
new sushi in LA!! Umitosora in DTLA is from the same owners of Sonmari and Temaki Society!! Sonmari is one of my FAVORITE Japanese restaurants in the city so I had to try! I HIGHLY recommend the Kaisen Don. It’s $65 but made to share and has the most incredible fresh fish with all the hits like uni, scallop, sweet shrimp, ikura, toro, masago and more. You can make little wraps with the seaweed and it’s my top menu rec for Umitsora! I also loved the $22 miso mushroom cream udon and the $29 anago ippon tendon (tempura rice bowl). It came with SO much eel!! The $32 gold bar is a splurge but decadent, delicious and drool-worthy. I’d get this again as a “treat yourself” item! While the umi roll is great (and their most popular!), it does get a bit heavy and I personally prefer the Kaisen Don. I reallllly wanted to try their seafood cold soba after hearing great things, but they were out when I went! PARKING TIP: they have two parking lots where they validate! The first is underground and you enter on N. Broadway. The second is right across the street (same complex). There’s a CVS on the ground floor, so look for that! #japanesefood #sushi #kaisendon #dtla #losangelesfood
itshelenmelon87,800 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
turn green cabbage into KIMCHI! this is a Korean recipe EVERYONE can make, even if you don’t have an Asian market near you! while traditional kimchi calls for napa cabbage, it’s not the most accessible ingredient for some people. This version is a quick and easy alternative that still offers the delicious crunch, tang and flavor of kimchi! It’s also beginner friendly and much less daunting as it calls for staple kitchen ingredients :) STORING TIP: Enjoy immediately (like geotjeori, or fresh kimchi) and eat within 3-4 days. OR let it ferment by leaving in a sealed container at room temperature for 1-2 days before refrigerating. BRINE TIP: If your head of cabbage is larger, you may need to use more salt. Use your best judgement. When chopping up the cabbage, I discard the very first layer of cabbage, the core, and the very thick parts of the cabbage. Those don’t make it into the bowl! Also, highly recommend giving your cabbage a nice toss half way through the 30 minutes for best results. Fun fact: green cabbage kimchi is called yangbaechu kimchi, and you’ll actually find it at some Korean-Chinese restaurants as a banchan (side dish)! INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS: — 1 green cabbage (~3 lbs) — 1/4 cup coarse salt + 1 cup water (for brine) — 4-5 tbsp gochugaru (korean red chili flakes) — 2 tbsp minced garlic — 1 tbsp minced ginger — 2 tbsp fish sauce (OR saewoojeot) — 1 tbsp sugar (OR plum extract) — 1 bundle chopped green onions —OPTIONAL roasted sesame seeds to finish #kimchi #cabbage #easyrecipe #koreanrecipe #banchan
itshelenmelon40,800 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
this kimchi jigae recipe comes together beautifully with minimal effort. Yes, there are thousands of kimchi jigae recipes, but this one is an easy version made for beginners and those who don’t want to buy a ton of ingredients! It’s got a hearty, beefy flavor with some nice spice and tang from the kimchi. it’s made incredibly simple but still maintains that deep flavor we crave with this beloved Korean stew! #koreanrecipe #easyrecipe #koreanfood #kimchijigae
itshelenmelon340,900 Aufrufe • vor 1 Jahr
juicy tender korean pork belly wraps!! This is my easy beginner friendly recipe for bossam that maximizes flavor and minimizes time and effort required! This dish is usually pretty pricey at Korean restaurants, so learn to make it at home for MUCH cheaper! For me, it’s become a staple meal to impress friends!! INGREDIENTS (serves 2; double recipe if serving 4): - 1.5 pound pork belly (choose one with a GOOD, EVEN amount of fat! I recommend getting from Costco or Hmart) - 6-8 garlic cloves - 1/2 white or yellow onion - 1 tbsp ginger sliced - 2-3 scallion stocks (OPTIONAL) - 1/2 tbsp brown sugar - 2 tbsp doenjang - 1/4 tsp pepper - 2-3 bay leaves (OPTIONAL) - 1/2 tbsp instant coffee - 5 cups water FOR YOUR WRAPS: - sliced jalapeno, raw garlic chips, and ssamjang are musts! - salted napa cabbage is the authentic Korean way, OR lettuce will do just fine! - radish kimchi (musaengchae), OR regular kimchi - saewoojeot (OPTIONAL) - white rice (OPTIONAL) A few extra tips…to test if your bossam is ready, use the chopstick test! Just poke the thickest part of the meat. If it goes in and out super smoothly, you’re good to go! And make sure you’re using INSTANT coffee, not fresh ground! This is the “secret ingredient” to remove any porky smell or taste. #easyrecipe #bossam #porkbelly #koreanfood #koreanrecipe
itshelenmelon122,200 Aufrufe • vor 7 Monaten
my 5-min korean bean sprouts!! This banchan (side dish) is SUPER easy, delicious, nutritious and requires only 5 ingredients! It’s low calorie, nutrient dense, and great for digestion!! And, she’s non-spicy so perfect for everyone (I’ve been getting requests for non-spicy Korean dishes)! INGREDIENTS: — 1 bag bean sprouts (350-400g) — 1/2 tsp salt — 2 tsp minced garlic — 1-2 tbsp chopped green onions — 1 tbsp sesame oil — 1 tbsp sesame seeds (or to taste) — OPTIONAL 1/2 to 1 tsp soup soy sauce (guk ganjang) OR fish sauce STEPS: — Blanch your bean sprouts for 1-2 minutes. This means boil + ice bath — Drain well and pat dry — toss together all of the ingredients and mix well! STORING TIPS: like a typical Korean side dish, this stores well in the fridge! Eat within 3-4 days. Highly recommend adding to a bibimbap for a quick and easy lunch idea :) #easyrecipe #koreanrecipe #banchan #sidedish #beansprouts
itshelenmelon14,200 Aufrufe • vor 21 Tagen
Japan hack for roasted sweet potatoes!! The ones from don quijote are ELITE!! i know donki’s known mostly for souvenirs, makeup and skincare but they actually also sell roasted sweet potatoes and the juiciest strawberries too! i tried the sweet potatoes on a whim on my first trip because they smelled so good, and now I ALWAYS get one when im in Japan! They ALWAYS hit the spot!! The caramelization goes crazy lol. TIP: Don Quijote can definitely be SUPER overstimulating and busy. But if you just go to the ones outside of the most touristy areas (like Shibuya or Shinjuku), it’s calm and easy! I went to the Roppongi location and it was super nice. #donquijote #japantravel #japantrip #goguma #sweetpotato
itshelenmelon83,600 Aufrufe • vor 5 Monaten
the LA Korean Festival is HAPPENING NOW!! stop by the Kia booth for some nice freebies (bucket hat, tote bag, etc), while supplies last, and check out their cool lineup of cars! The Seltos has a gorgeous panoramic sunroof which would be perfect for California road trips. The Telluride is sooo spacious and built for more! And the EV3 is so practical, flexible and fully electric!! 🇰🇷 LA Korean Festival FREE, just walk in! 📍Seoul International Park (Ktown LA) now thru Sunday 10/4 10 am to 10 pm NEAREST METRO STOP: Wilshire & Normandie FREE SHUTTLE TIP: they run every 20 min and are located at 3450 Wilshire Blvd & 3600 Wilshire Blvd RIDESHARE TIP: set your drop off / pick up location to S Ardmore Ave & San Marino St. #Kia #Kiapartner #lakoreanfestival #ktownla #losangeles
itshelenmelon21,700 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat
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