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  • Korean Salad Recipe with Apples, Nuts, and Frozen Grapes Created: Monday, October 27, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    This green salad has a Korean dressing that is tart and slightly spicy, and the apples, nuts, and frozen grapes give different flavors and textures to every bite.
  • Korean Pan-Fried Fish (Saeng Sun Jun) Recipe Created: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    Almost any white fish works well in this recipe, and the thin coating of egg and flour make it easy to eat and prepare. Good with spicy dipping sauces or just soy sauce, kids and even meat-eaters l...
  • Korean Bean Sprout Soup (Kongnamul Gook) Recipe Created: Friday, May 09, 2008 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
    Korean bean sprout soup, which is both cheap and easy to make, has a light and refreshing flavor. Healthy, full of vitamin C, and low in calories, it's also supposed to be good for hangovers. Add a...
  • The place to start: Korean cuisine at a glance Created: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, May 01, 2013
    If you love Korean food and you're looking for a place to start, then refer to this list for easy menu plans, Korean cooking basics, pantry staples, and Korean cuisine resources.
  • Green Tea Cake Recipe (Nokcha Cake) Created: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013
    This simple, moist cake is subtly sweet and flavored with green tea (nokcha, matcha). You can add more sugar if you prefer more sweetness, or you can top your green cake with some cream cheese fros...
  • Quick Tip: What is Daenjang? Video Created: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Daenjang is a Korean condiment made from fermented soybean paste. Get an overview of Korean daenjang is made and served in this video from About.com.
  • Quick Tip: What is Kochukaru? Video Created: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Kochukaru is a popular Korean spice made of dried, crushed hot red pepper flakes, that is not to be confused with cayenne pepper. Get a brief overview of the Korean pepper spice known as kochukaru ...
  • Quick Tip: What is Kimchi? Video Created: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Kimchi is a staple of the Korean diet and can be used as an ingredient or a condiment. Get a brief overview of the Korean fermented cabbage dish known as Kimchi in this food video from About.com.
  • How to Make Saeng Sun Jim (Braised Fish) Video Created: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Saeng Sun Jim is a delicious Korean style braised fish, that is best cooked with the freshest ingredients. In this About.com video, learn how to make this tasty dish step-by-step.
  • How to Make Spicy Korean Pork Video Created: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Spicy Korean pork is an easy stir-fry recipe packed full of aromatic Asian flavors. Watch this About.com video to learn how to make spicy Korean pork.
  • How to Make Spicy Kimchi Video Created: Monday, October 08, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Spicy kimchi is a delicious staple of Korean food. Watch this About.com video for a great recipe for spicy kimchi.
  • How to Make Scallion Pancakes Video Created: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Scallion pancakes with dipping sauce is a traditional Korean dish that is enjoy across many cultures. Watch this About.com video to learn how to make this scallion pancake recipe in your own kitchen.
  • How to Make Korean Spicy Beef Soup Video Created: Friday, November 09, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Spicy Korean beef soup is a hearty stew that's perfect for slurping up on a cold day. Get an authentic recipe for this popular Asian dish in this cooking video from About.com.
  • How to Make Korean Cold Noodles Video Created: Thursday, November 08, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Korean cold noodle soup is a popular dish during the warm summer months. Get an authentic recipe for this refreshing Asian dish in this cooking video from About.com.
  • How to Make Kimchi Fried Rice Video Created: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Kimchi fried rice is a quick Korean dish that can be prepared vegan, vegetarian, or with meat. Get a great recipe for kimchi friend rice in this how-to video from About.com.
  • How to Make Korean Dumplings Video Created: Monday, October 08, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Korean dumplings are easy to make and a delicious snack. Watch this About.com video for a great recipe for Korean dumplings.
  • How to Make Kang Jung (Korean Sesame Candies) Video Created: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Korean sesame candy is sticky sweet and savory dessert made with roasted sesames. Watch this About.com video to learn how to make Kang Jung, the Korean Sesame candies.
  • How to Make Galbi Tang (Short Rib Soup) Video Created: Friday, October 19, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Galbi tang is a hearty Korean specialty that's sure to fill you up and leave you satisfied. This About.com video will teach you to make traditional galbi tang.
  • How to Make Bean Sprout Salad Video Created: Monday, October 08, 2012 Updated: Wednesday, April 10, 2013
    Bean sprout salad is a delicious Korean dish that is both delicious and nutritious. Watch this About.com video for an easy recipe for bean sprout salad.
  • Spicy Korean Kimchi Pasta Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    Spicy Korean kimchi and beef pasta from Cathlyn Choi, Korean chef and food show host. A delicious fusion of flavors and ingredients.
  • Meet Cathlyn Choi, Korean Chef and Cooking Show Host Created: Sunday, March 31, 2013 Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013
    The host of one of the most interesting Korean cooking food shows out there, Cathlyn Choi is the host of Cathlyn's Korean Kitchen on PBS. I like her Cooking Challenges, where she has non-Korean che...
  • How to Make Ginseng Tea (Insam Cha) Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
    Koreans love ginseng because of the strong connection between food and medicine. Ginseng is a restorative and gives a boost to health and vitality. This ginseng tea is zesty, aromatic and warms you...
  • Chicken and Poached Egg Soup Created: Friday, November 30, 2012 Updated: Tuesday, March 26, 2013
    This homey, tasty chicken soup is good on any day of the year. Enjoy it with or without a good splash of kochukaru (Korean chili pepper powder).
  • Braised Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms Created: Saturday, September 29, 2012 Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013
    This Korean braised chicken recipe cooks in the oven and always makes a flavorful meal.
  • Korean Home Remedies Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
    Food and medicine have also always been closely linked in Korean culture. The ability to boost one's "wellbeing" is one of the most popular marketing claims for food products in Korea today. These ...
  • Korean Home Remedies Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
    Food and medicine have also always been closely linked in Korean culture. The ability to boost one's "wellbeing" is one of the most popular marketing claims for food products in Korea today. These ...
  • Korean Home Remedies Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
    Food and medicine have also always been closely linked in Korean culture. The ability to boost one's "wellbeing" is one of the most popular marketing claims for food products in Korea today. These ...
  • The Best Korean Food Resources Online Created: Thursday, February 28, 2013 Updated: Thursday, February 28, 2013
    The Internet has made the world a much smaller place, and it can be a great thing when you're trying to learn a new recipe, order a hard-to-find Korean ingredient, or just want to know the best res...
  • Korean Vegetarian Menu Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
    There are so many Korean dishes that are vegetarian or easy to convert to a meatless option. If you are eating in a restaurant, however, do request that they don't use beef or pork as a base for se...
  • A List of Korean Savory Pancakes Created: Thursday, January 31, 2013 Updated: Thursday, January 31, 2013
    Jun (or jeon, chon) are pancake-like Korean dishes. They can be made from almost anything- meat, seafood, vegetables, and kimchi, and they are either coated with an egg, flour, or combination batte...
  • Oyster Rice Recipe (Gul Bap) Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
    This is an easy recipe for Korean oyster rice (gul bap), which makes the most of the sweet, meaty, ocean-y flavor of good oysters. Served with a spicy soy dipping sauce, this Korean rice dish is ta...
  • A Korean Winter Menu Plan Created: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013
    This Korean winter meal plan has a lot of elements, but you don't have to make them all. Buy or make all the kimchi that you want to add and swap out sides as you wish, but do try to keep the oyste...

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