Recipe here: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/bukkumi. This was my first attempt using sweet rice flour. (July 2015)
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Korean hand-torn noodle soup (sujebi)
This brings back a lot of happy childhood memories for me. We used a recipe from Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking. I had only tiny anchovies, so I used about 40 tiny ones rather than 12 large ones (about ½ cup). We also have used 1 potato (instead of 2) and replaced the second potato with… Continue reading Korean hand-torn noodle soup (sujebi)
Japanese-style white miso marinated grilled salmon
Recipe from Bobby Flay here: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-flay/miso-ginger-marinated-grilled-salmon-recipe.html. We also heated the remaining marinade with a splash of sake and served the strained sauce on the side. (June 2015)
Taiwanese steamed eggplant with garlic and chilies (suan rong qie zi)
Trim the top and ends off of 2 Japanese eggplant and cut in half lengthwise (here, ½ large eggplant, cut into half lengthwise and then into ½ inch slices). Separately, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped scallion, 3-4 red chilies (I used 1, cut on a diagonal), and 2 Tbsp soy sauce, and set… Continue reading Taiwanese steamed eggplant with garlic and chilies (suan rong qie zi)
Taiwanese okra with garlic, chilies, and fermented black beans (dou chi chao qui kui)
Rinse 1 Tbsp Chinese fermented black beans a few times, drain, and set aside. Heat 2 Tbsp neutral oil in a high walled skillet, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 red chilies (sliced on a diagonal) until fragrant. Add ½ lb okra (cleaned and trimmed, but left whole) with a dash of salt… Continue reading Taiwanese okra with garlic, chilies, and fermented black beans (dou chi chao qui kui)
Taiwanese dry tofu with edamame (dou gan chao mao dou ten)
Boil shelled edamame (fresh or frozen) until tender (about 3 mins), drain, and set aside. Separately, heat 2 Tbsp neutral oil in a large wok, then add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp microplaned ginger. When fragrant, add ½ lb dry tofu (tofu-gan) cut into ½ inch cubes. Sauté until lightly browned, then add… Continue reading Taiwanese dry tofu with edamame (dou gan chao mao dou ten)
Korean seasoned acorn jelly (dotorimuk muchim)
I simplified this recipe from Maangchi: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/dotorimukmuchim. I used store-bought acorn jelly, cut it into bite sized pieces, and then tossed with 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil, ½ tsp sugar, a few minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame seeds. Garnished with 1 tsp chopped scallion greens. (June 2015)
Korean potato-soybean paste soup (gamja-doenjangguk)
Place in a large Dutch oven: 8 large dried anchovies (heads and guts removed), 6 cups water, 1 onion (sliced), 4 minced garlic cloves, and ¼ cup Korean soybean paste (doenjang). Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 40 mins. Add 4 scallions (cut into 1 ½ inch straws), 1-2 Korean green chili peppers (cut… Continue reading Korean potato-soybean paste soup (gamja-doenjangguk)
Korean spicy stir-fried pork (dwaejigogi-bokkeum)
Recipe from Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking cookbook. Nearly identical recipe on Maangchi’s blog: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/dwaejigogibokkeum. We used thinly sliced pork loin and white sugar instead of brown. (June 2015)
Korean persimmon punch with cinnamon and ginger (sujeonggwa)
After having this dessert beverage at Korean restaurants for years, I finally tried making it at home. Recipe from Maangchi’s Real Korean Cooking cookbook. Similar recipe on her blog: http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/sujeonggwa. The directions were the same, with only slight differences in ingredient proportions. Her cookbook calls for 10 cups water, 5 cinnamon sticks, 3 oz ginger,… Continue reading Korean persimmon punch with cinnamon and ginger (sujeonggwa)
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