Korean-Chinese sweet and sour sauce (for tang soo yook)

We ordered chicken tang soo yook from a restaurant far from our neighborhood. When we got home, we discovered to our dismay that the restaurant forgot to include the sauce. We made our own sauce following this Maangchi recipe: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/tangsuyuk. Our modifications: we omitted the wood ear mushrooms and cucumber. We used ½ yellow bell… Continue reading Korean-Chinese sweet and sour sauce (for tang soo yook)

Candied Korean sweet potatoes (goguma mattang)

Every once in a while when I was a kid, my sister and I enjoyed this special treat at Korean-Chinese restaurants. I decided to try it at home. Because we rarely deep-fry, I tried combining a healthier, roasted sweet potato method with a traditional candy coating. First, following this recipe, https://whatgreatgrandmaate.com/paleo-korean-caramelized-sweet-potatoes-goguma-mattang-2/ , we cut two… Continue reading Candied Korean sweet potatoes (goguma mattang)

Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun), kombu and daikon version

This is a dish from my childhood, with modifications. Place 10 cups in Dutch oven, then add 1 ½ large pieces (three 5-inch squares) of dried kombu and about 30 dried anchovy (myul chee) to a boil, and keep at a rolling boil, uncovered, for about 10 mins. Reduce to a simmer, and flavor as… Continue reading Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun), kombu and daikon version

Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)

This is a dish from my childhood, one that I did not realize was part of a Korean-Chinese fusion (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Korean_Chinese_cuisine) until many years later.  This is one of my childhood favorites, with its delicate flavor and contrasting textures.  Sauté bite-sized pieces of 1/2 lb beef chuck (see Note below) in a little oil.  Season… Continue reading Korean-Chinese fish cake soup over noodles (ool myun)