Korean food, made simple
Essential to Korean meals, banchan(반찬) are diverse side dishes that bring balance, texture, and vibrant flavours to the table.
Quail Egg Jangjorim is one of the most familiar and comforting Korean side dishes, commonly served both at home and in restaurants. It’s known for being easy to prepare, especially if you buy pre-peeled quail eggs. However, when peeled eggs aren’t available, it can become …
A Story Behind Beef Yukjeon: From Netflix Inspiration to a Korean Culinary Tradition I was wondering what to cook one evening when a scene from Netflix’s Chef in Black & White (Season 1) suddenly came to mind. In one episode, the chef transformed a beautifully …
Gochu-gamja-jorim (braised potatoes and shishito peppers 꽈리고추감자조림 ) comes from Korea’s long tradition of jorim, a cooking method where ingredients are slowly simmered in soy sauce, based broth until the flavours soak in. This style of cooking became common because it allowed simple ingredients like …
On days when I want something warm but not heavy, I steam napa cabbage (배추찜).Five minutes is enough to soften it while keeping its natural sweetness. I chop red pepper, green chilli, and scallions, mix them into a simple soy-based sauce, and spoon it over …
If you’re looking for a side dish that brings people together during Korean holidays or festive gatherings, Prawn-Stuffed Courgette Jeon is a perfect choice. It’s simple enough to make for a relaxed family meal, yet elegant enough to shine on a celebration table. In many …
There is something deeply satisfying about food that feels both familiar and surprising. Dumplings, in their many forms across the world, carry that universal sense of comfort. Wrapped parcels of flavour, often shared around a table, they speak of warmth, gathering, and care. Yet, the …
In Korean cuisine, freshness is just as important as bold flavour. Oi Muchim (오이무침), often translated as Spicy Cucumber Salad, is a dish that perfectly represents this balance. “Oi” means cucumber, and “muchim” comes from the verb muchida, meaning “to season” or “to mix.” Together, …
Why Geotjeori? Baechu Geotjeori is a fresh, lightly seasoned Napa cabbage kimchi perfect for hot summer days when your appetite is low. It’s spicy and refreshing flavour wakes up your taste buds. It pairs wonderfully with grilled meat like samgyeopsal (pork belly), but also goes …
Steamed egg is a very common home-style Korean dish. It’s called gyeran-jjim (계란찜) in Korean, which literally means “steamed egg.” Families often serve it as a side dish (banchan) with rice, soups, and kimchi. It’s considered soft, warm, and gentle on the stomach, so people …
