Baesook (Korean Peppercorn Pear with ginger)
(배숙) Baesook (or Baesuk) was originally served in Korean royal court cuisine and did not spread to the public until the mid 20th century. This … Read more
Royal Dishes
Tteok Kalbi
Tteok Kalbi was a dish prepared in the Joseon Royal courts for the King and upper nobility. Tteokkaibi was a way to prepare meat that … Read more
Yuk Hoe (Seasoned Raw Beef)
Yuk Hoe may have originally been served in the Joseon Royal Court using ox or horse meat instead of beef. Servings: 4 Ingredients 1 pound … Read more
Tteokkaibi – Short Rib Meat Patties – Version 3
떡 갈비 Alternate Spelling: Ddeok galbi, Ddeokgalbi, Ddukkalbi, Dduk kalbi, Tteok galbi, tuk kai bi, duk gal bi, Duk kaibi Another variation of Tteok-kaibi. This … Read more
Tteokkaibi – Short Rib Meat Patties – Version 2
떡 갈비 Alternate Spelling: Ddeok galbi, Ddeokgalbi, Ddukkalbi, Dduk kalbi, Tteok galbi, tuk kai bi, duk gal bi, Duk kaibi This is a slightly different … Read more
Tteokkaibi – Short Rib Meat Patties – Traditional
떡 갈비 Alternate Spelling: Ddeok galbi, Ddeokgalbi, Ddukkalbi, Dduk kalbi, Tteok galbi, tuk kai bi, duk gal bi, Duk kaibi Tteokkaibi was a way to … Read more
Soondae (Korean Blood Sausage)
Now a popular sausage served Korea wide, a version of this dish may have originated in the mountainous regions of Goguryeo (one of the Three … Read more
Sinseollo – A Korean Royal Dish
Sinseollo 신선로 Another dish from the Royal courts of Korea, Sinseollo means Pot or Food of the Mountain Gods. Traditional Sinseollo is prepared in a … Read more
Seollung Tang – A Royal Soup
설렁탕 Seollung Tang may have originated during the reign of King Sejong during the Joseon period. One legend tells that the king visited the Seonnongdan … Read more
Palbochae Eight Treasures Dish
팔보채 This dish is probably a Korean rendering of a Han Chinese royal dish. Throughout Korea’s history there was much interaction between Kingdoms in China … Read more
Royal Japchae
(Jap Jae, jop jae, jap chae, jap jae bap, chop che bop, etc) 잡채 As with most Royal dishes, each major ingredient is prepared separately. … Read more
Gungjung Ddeokbokki (Palace Rice Cake)
궁중떡볶이 Alternate Spellings: Goong Jeong Ddeokbokki, Gongjung Ddeokboki, Gungjung Tteokbokki Ddeokbokki is one of the most popular snack dishes in Korea. The modern version is … Read more
Gujeolpan (Wraps with Eight Stuffings ) A Korean Royal Dish
구절판 Gujeolpan means “dish of nine dishes” or “Platter of nine delicacies” and is actually named for the serving dish and not the food presented … Read more
Dubujeongol (tofu hot pot), Palace Style
두부전골 Jeongol is another method of cooking that takes it’s name from the vessel used to cook the dish. The name of what is considered … Read more