K-Food

If your introduction to Korean food has mostly been spicy instant noodles, Korean barbecue, or fried chicken, there’s another dish worth knowing about: a bowl of thick noodles under a dark, savory black bean sauce. For a lot of Koreans, jjajangmyeon isn’t just something you order because it’s good. It’s the food that shows up … Read more

Have you ever looked at a jar of Korean kimchi and wondered how people actually make it at home? If you’ve never made kimchi before, the process might seem a little intimidating. There is cabbage to prepare, vegetables to season, red pepper flakes to mix, and then there is the whole idea of fermentation. But … Read more

If you’ve ever been to a Korean restaurant, you may have noticed something before your food even arrives. A small dish of red, spicy vegetables is placed on the table. Kimchi. For someone trying Korean food for the first time, kimchi might look like nothing more than a spicy side dish. But ask a Korean … Read more