If you’ve ever gone out for a drink in Korea, you’ve probably seen Tteokbokki on the menu. This spicy dish features chewy rice cakes simmered in a fiery red sauce and is a beloved snack among Koreans—whether enjoyed as Anju (drinking food), lunch, or dinner. It’s a must-try when visiting Korea! You can find many […]
In light of last week’s blog post on kimjang, this week Korean Gourmet Hunters is excited to introduce a very special and historically significant Korean dish, made – of course – using kimchi. Traditional Bossam Kimchi, literally meaning “wrapped kimchi,” comes from the city of Gaeseong in North Korea and was a staple item on […]
Jajangmyeon is hard to miss in Korean cuisine. Its dark, almost black sauce makes the dish visually striking, and once you taste it, the unique flavors stay with you forever. It’s no surprise that Jajangmyeon is among the most popular Korean noodle dishes. Originally based on Chinese cuisine, it has been adapted over time to […]
Do you know one of the best sweet and spicy chicken dishes in South Korea? It’s not fried chicken —although that’s delicious too. It’s Andong Jjimdak, a sweet, savory, and spicy dish made by braising chicken with vegetables and glass noodles in a soy sauce-based sauce. Originating from Andong, a city in the south of […]
