We made this recipe but substituted a lean pork chop for beef: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/sogogi-doenjang-jjigae To reduce sodium, we added less than 1/4 cup of soybean paste (doenjang); we subtracted 2 tsp from the total. This was a flavorful and easy meal. (Mar. 2023)
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Black bean and sausage ragout
My stepMIL is an incredible cook, and she generously shared one of her signature recipes. First, grind 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1 tsp black peppercorns, and 2 whole cloves. (Shortcut option: using a mortar and pestle, manually crush 1 tsp cumin seeds along with 1 tsp ground black pepper and 1/4 tsp ground cloves). Set… Continue reading Black bean and sausage ragout
Korean kalbi-style chicken thighs
We have been trying to cut down on our red meat consumption. We decided to try out my grandmother's kalbi marinade (intended for beef short ribs) on chicken thighs, and the result was delicious. First, you will need about 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs. We recommend leaving excess fat (which will help with caramelization)… Continue reading Korean kalbi-style chicken thighs
Boiled chestnuts
I grew up eating chestnuts, but it’s been years since I have made them at home. We tried this recipe: https://foolproofliving.com/boiled-chestnuts/ (Dec. 2022)
Korean braised mackerel and daikon radish
We had 2 lb daikon and 2 fresh whole mackerel, and we made this recipe: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/godeungeo-jorim I haven't had this dish since childhood. (June 2022)
Minced chicken Sloppy Joes
We had 1 lb minced chicken and made a healthy, vegetable-filled version of this classic dish. We tried this recipe: https://www.babaganosh.org/chicken-sloppy-joes/ For vegetables, we finely minced 1/2 bell pepper, 1 jalapeño pepper, 1 shallot, and 2 celery stalks. This was really tasty. (May 2022)
Turkey taco salad bowl
For the past few months, we have tried reducing our red meat intake, focusing on lean proteins and plant-heavy recipes. We felt inspired to try this dish. For the filling, we loosely followed this recipe: https://bellalimento.com/2015/02/25/black-bean-turkey-tacos/ Our modifications: first, we used 8 oz finely chopped kale (leaves only) instead of one bell pepper. Second, for… Continue reading Turkey taco salad bowl
Ground turkey taco
We made SkinnyTaste’s ground turkey filling from this recipe: https://www.skinnytaste.com/turkey-taco-lettuce-wraps-3-pts/ We used store bought corn and cauliflower taco shells and garnished with shredded cabbage, diced tomato, and shredded cheddar. The filling was very tasty. (Jan. 2022)
Kimchi stew with tuna
I had a sudden craving for kimchi jjigae and tried this recipe, which came together quickly: https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/chamchi-kimchi-jjigae. We halved the recipe (about 2 mounded cups kimchi, 2 Tbsp kimchi juice, and 1 cup water). With canned tuna, this is a nice shortcut recipe. We added a dash of fish sauce and doubled the sugar to… Continue reading Kimchi stew with tuna
Korean wakame seaweed soup with shiitake and minced pork
We made this on the fly: first, soak about ½ oz dried wakame, broken into 1" shards (about 1.5 dry cups) in room temperature water for 30 mins; leave soaked until ready to use. At the same time, soak 7-8 dried shiitakes in hot water for 20-30 mins; drain, trim off and discard stems, and… Continue reading Korean wakame seaweed soup with shiitake and minced pork
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