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Regional Variances of Songpyeon, a Chuseok Staple
It’s that time of the year again – that transient autumn season with its impossibly blue skies, invigoratingly refreshing crisp air, and pleasant ...
Six Hangover Cures Koreans Swear By
There is just no way to sugarcoat it. Hangovers are unpleasant, period, and the quicker one can shake it off, the better. Plenty of fluids and ...
Seoul Bib Gourmand Korean Food Glossary
Get yourself acquainted with the names of the following Korean dishes, which all happen to have a place in the 2018 Seoul Bib Gourmand selection! ...
Gimjang: Ain’t No Party Like a Winter Kimchi Party
It is that time of year again. With the onset of winter, Koreans collectively roll up their sleeves to engage in a timeless ritual called gimjang. ...
Winter Gwamegi: “Fishy” Has Never Been Tastier
Gwamegi, a winter delicacy you either love or you hate. I’m a fan. Gwamegi is semi-dried Pacific herring or Pacific saury produced predominantly in ...
What’s In a Bowl of Tteokguk?
Ah, the holidays. And not just any holiday at that. It’s Seol, arguably the most excessive holiday, along with Chuseok, in this part of the world. It...
Not All Soy Sauce Is Created Equal
Jang – The Foundation of Korean Cooking “The taste of a dish comes down to the jang.” “To truly know a family, one must first taste their jang.” ...