Sundubu jjigae (Soft tofu stew)

Sundubu jjigae (Soft tofu stew)

Alternate Spellings: Soon dubu, soondubu, sun dubu, sun tofu, suntofu, soontubu, soon tubu, suntubu, sun tubu, jigae, chigae, chige, jeegay, cheegay 순두부찌개 A very popular “hot pot” soup which is most often served boiling in a stone bowl at Korean restaraunts. Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 package sundubu (soft tofu)* 12 each small … Read more

Saengtae jjigae (Whiting stew with vegetables)Version 1(Mild Spice)

Saengtae jjigae (Whiting stew with vegetables)Version 1(Mild Spice)

생태찌개 Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 each fresh 생태 Saengtae (whiting) (about 2 pounds), cleaned and scaled 8 cups Korean Anchovy stock 1 each small 무 mu (Korean radish) (about 1/2 pound) 3 ounces pyogo beoseot 표고버섯 (shiitake mushroom) 3 ounces paengi beoseot 팽이버섯 (enoki mushroom) 1 ounce 쑥갓 ssukgat (crown daisy) 2 … Read more

Kimchi jjigae (Stewed kimchi)

Kimchi jjigae (Stewed kimchi)

김치 찌개 One of the most common stews in Korea, Kimchi Jjigae is made from older sour kimchi, tofu, and meat or seafood. There are many variations of this dish as each household uses their own favorite ingredients. Kimchi Jjigae probably appeared in Korea not long after the introduction of chilli peppers. … Read more

Kimchi Jjiggae (Kimchi Stew) Version 1

Kimchi Jjiggae (Kimchi Stew) Version 1

Aternate Spellings: gimchi jjigae, kimchee chige, kimchijjigae, kimchi chigae 김치 찌개 One of the most common stews in Korea, Kimchi Jjigae is made from older sour kimchi, tofu, and meat or seafood. There are many variations of this dish as each household uses their own favorite ingredients. Kimchi Jjigae probably appeared in … Read more

Dubu Jjigae (Tofu Stew)

Dubu Jjigae (Tofu Stew)

두부찌개 A very popular stew featuring tofu as the main ingredient, dubu jjigae is on most Korean restaurant menus, and has spawned a host of specialty restaurants that serve only dubu based soups, stews, and braises. In non-specialty restaurants, a small bowl of dubu jjigae may be served as part of a … Read more

CheongGukJang Jjigae

CheongGukJang Jjigae

청국장 This is a “stinky” soy bean paste stew using “Quick fermented soybean Paste”. Similar to Doenjangjjigae, this is a hearty stew which may have some good health benefits associated with traditionally fermented foods. Ingredients 2 cups dasima broth (kelp and anchovy broth) 2 red potatoes 1/2 small onion 6 oz tofu … Read more

Watercress and Enoki Soup

Watercress and Enoki Soup

A great side soup to accompany many Korean fish or meat dishes. Servings: 4 Ingredients 5 cups Korean Anchovy stock (Recipe) 3 ounces watercress 1 package (4 ounces) fresh Enoki mushrooms 5 cloves garlic Garnish 2 small green [spring] onions 2 medium eggs Procedure Garnish Trim root and any discolored leaves from … Read more

Wanjatang – Korean Meatball Soup

Wanjatang - Korean Meatball Soup

완자탕 Servings: 4 Ingredients 4 cups Beef Broth 2 cups Dasima broth 1/2 ounce ginger Meatballs 1 ounce Korean Chives Meatballs 6 ounces Ground Beef 6 ounces Tofu 3 cloves Garlic 2 medium leeks 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Soy Sauce 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil 1/2 teaspoon black … Read more

Ugeoji Galbitang

Ugeoji Galbitang

우거지 갈비탕 Ugeoji Galbitang is a wonderfully flavorful soup made from hunks of beef short ribs, Korean cabbage leaves, Korean soybean paste (doenjang), and a few other ingredients. This soup is sometimes served as “Haejangguk” or hangover soup, and is a popular lunch menu item for office workers in Korea. Food Culture … Read more

Sam Gye Tang (Korean Chicken and Ginseng Soup

Sam Gye Tang (Korean Chicken and Ginseng Soup

삼계탕 Samgyetang is a variety of guk or Korean soup made with whole young chicken, Korean ginseng, and several other ingredients. Samgyetang is considered to be a very healthy food and is most often consumed in the summer as a restorative to replace stamina and nutrients which are lost through heat and … Read more

White Prawn and Mussel Soup (Saeu Honghap Tang)

White Prawn and Mussel Soup (Saeu Honghap Tang)

새우홍합탕 Alternate Spellings: Saewoohonghaptang, Saeuhonghaptang, saeu hoeng hap tang, say woo hong hap tong. Best when done in a bronze cooking pot on a table top burner, this is a great cold weather soup. Servings: 4 Cooking Times Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Ingredients 16 … Read more

Korean Flower Crab Soup (Blue Crab Stew)

Korean Flower Crab Soup (Blue Crab Stew)

꽃게탕 (kkotgetang) Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 pounds fresh flower (blue) crabs 20 each clams 2 tablespoons doenjang (soybean paste) 1 tablespoon gochujang (chili paste) 7 cups water 1 each small Daikon radish (about 1 pound) 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 ounce ginger 1 each medium zucchini 1 tablespoon medium ground dried red … Read more