Vietnamese food relies on a careful balance of salty, sweet, sour and hot flavors to provide a distinctive and unforgettable experience. If you haven’t tried anything Vietnamese, what are you waiting for?! If you’re looking for something new, here are… Read More
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Back to School Korean Style: Tuna Kimbap Recipe
It’s time for going back to school! Maybe you and your kids are dreading it, so kick off the school year with something tasty. In Korea, “Dosirak” are packed lunch boxes, whether made from home or store bought. Not unlike… Read More
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Asian Noodle Dishes: The Differences Between Soba, Udon, and Rice Noodles
If you’re looking to get into cooking Asian cuisine from home, sooner or later you’re going to run into a noodle dish. Noodle dishes are a mainstay of Korean and Vietnamese cuisine, and there are a wide variety of noodle… Read More
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Chapssaltteok – Sweet Rice & Bean Cakes
When it comes to Korean food, rice is a staple of everything — including dessert! Where Westerners would eat cookies, pies, cakes, and candy, Koreans eat rice cakes, fruits and other desserts. Chapssaltteok is one popular Korean dessert akin to… Read More
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6 Classic Vietnamese Dishes
Last week we talked about some of the essential ingredients to get you started with Vietnamese cuisine. Now it’s time to dive into the classic Vietnamese dishes that will delight your taste buds.
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Vietnamese Pantry Essentials
Vietnamese cuisine features a brilliant combination of aromatics, heat, sweet and sourness. As with many other Asian foods, the delicate balance of sweet and savory, cooling and warming, fresh and fermented–is the key to making the perfect dish. Here are… Read More
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All About Gochujang: Korea’s Favorite Hot Pepper Condiment
Last week we investigated some of Korea’s most healthy superfoods, including Gochujang. For a more in depth look, let’s talk a little more about what Gochujang is, the health benefits, and how it can be used in your meals.
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The 5 Korean Superfoods You Need in Your Diet
Superfoods are nutrient powerhouses that pack large doses of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Superfoods are considered to be especially beneficial to health and well being, and Korea has no shortage of them. Traditional Korean meals put an emphasis on balancing… Read More
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Spicy Korean Lettuce Salad
Sometimes when you’re craving something spicy you want something fast, easy, and light. Sangchu-geotjeori, or spicy Korean salad, is the perfect solution. Sometimes when kimchi gets old and sour we desire something that isn’t so aged. Unlike kimchi, this dish… Read More