Posts tagged ‘매움’

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Thai Red Curry with Shrimp

Thai Red Curry with Shrimp

I missed the Thai curries we used to enjoy in the U.S., but in Korea, restaurants charge a lot just because they are made with imported products. So I decided to make my own!

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닭갈비 (Dakgalbi)

닭갈비 (Dakgalbi)

The bold flavors of curry powder, chili pepper, garlic and soy sauce combine to form a wonderful base for this chicken and sweet potato stew.

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김치 순두부찌개 (Soft Tofu Stew with Kimchi)

김치 순두부찌개 (Soft Tofu Stew with Kimchi)

Did you know? 순두부찌개 (sundubu jjigae, soondubu chigae) is a simple and delicious stew you can make at home!

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Restaurants/ 레스토랑 추천

교촌치킨 (Kyochon Chicken)

교촌치킨 (Kyochon Chicken)

Kyochon Chicken is one of the largest fried chicken chains in Korea, with over 1000 locations. They even have a few in the U.S. and China. They're a bit more expensive than the rest, but in this case, you get what you pay for.

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닭볶음탕 (Spicy Chicken Stew)

닭볶음탕 (Spicy Chicken Stew)

Got some chicken and vegetables? Try this easy to make dish, found more often in Korean homes than in restaurants.

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돼지불고기 (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry)

돼지불고기 (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry)

A classic Korean home-cooked meal. Delicious, healthy and simple to make to boot.

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떡볶이 (Ddeokbokki/Tteokbokki/Topokki)

떡볶이 (Ddeokbokki/Tteokbokki/Topokki)

떡볶이 (ddeokbokki, often translated "spicy rice cakes") comes in many forms in Korea. But when you have some time, this home-made version is the best!

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Braised Pork in Soy Sauce

Braised Pork in Soy Sauce

I used to make this dish in Hawaii with choisum instead of green peppers and mungbean sprouts. This dish is hearty slow food with melt-in-the-mouth pork and eggs, with a little kick from the peppers and crunch from the mung bean sprouts, all tied together by the sweet soy-based sauce. I can eat this any time!

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Restaurants/ 레스토랑 추천

아비꼬 (강남역점) (Abiko)

아비꼬 (강남역점) (Abiko)

Abiko says spicy Japanese curry is their specialty, and after trying it, we agree - it's perfect! Here, we review their newest location in Gangnam.

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찜닭 (Korean Braised Chicken in Spicy Soy Sauce)

찜닭 (Korean Braised Chicken in Spicy Soy Sauce)

While there are many restaurants in Seoul that offer variations on this dish, if you make it at home, you can (1) control the level of spiciness, (2) pick what kind of chicken goes in and (3) control the ratio of noodles to other stuff.

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무봤나 촌닭 (Mubanna Chondak)

무봤나 촌닭 (Mubanna Chondak)

Although saddened by the disappearance of our local Kyochon Chicken, we were intrigued by the egg-themed chicken restaurant that appeared in its place. The funny name ("Did you see the radish, Country Chicken?") only heightened our interest, until one day, on a whim, we gave it a try. One bite and we knew we'd found a new favorite restaurant. (Sure enough, we've visited many times since then!)

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부대찌개 (Army Stew/G.I. Stew)

부대찌개 (Army Stew/G.I. Stew)

This stew is known as "G.I. Stew" or "Army stew" in Korea as the ingredients in the stew originated in U.S. Army bases during the Korean war. Such ingredients as spam and hot dogs are now well-loved by Koreans. While this stew is kimchi-based, the flavor is enhanced by the variety of additional ingredients. If you like Korean ramen but want to make it into a more complete meal, try this "deluxe version," with many interesting things to nibble on.

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678찜 (압구정로데오점) (678-jjim)

678찜 (압구정로데오점) (678-jjim)

갈비찜 (braised beef ribs) is pricey, making "shopping around" an expensive proposition. Fortunately, we scored a half-off coupon for 강호동 (Kang Ho-dong)'s 찜 restaurant, so we decided to check it out.

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유랑 (U-Rang [CLOSED])

유랑 (U-Rang [CLOSED])

Not your usual chicken and beer joint! A classy, but relaxed atmosphere, more sophisticated chicken dishes, and fresh draft Asahi that's a cut above any other restaurant.

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