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Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) – Easy Side Dish

Korean Spicy Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim) – Easy Side Dish

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, 

Easy Baechu Geotjeori Recipe: Fresh Korean Napa Cabbage Kimchi for Summer & BBQ

Easy Baechu Geotjeori Recipe: Fresh Korean Napa Cabbage Kimchi for Summer & BBQ

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 

Stir-Fried Shredded Potatoes (Gamja-chae Bokkeum)

Stir-Fried Shredded Potatoes (Gamja-chae Bokkeum)

What Is Gamja-chae Bokkeum? “Gamja” means potato,“chae” means shreds or strips, and“bokkeum” means stir-fry in Korean. So, Gamja-chae Bokkeum (감자채볶음) translates to “stir-fried shredded potatoes.” In Korean homes, some of the most comforting dishes aren’t elaborate or bold — they’re the quiet, everyday side dishes