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Korean Seaweed Rice Roll | (마약김밥 – Mayak Gimbap)

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  Mayak is a popular variety of South Korean rice rolls (gimbap). These mini versions of the standard roll consist of rice, toasted seaweed, and fillings that traditionally include carrots, pickled radish, and spinach. Unlike the traditional gimbap, mayak is never sliced. The rolls are sprinkled with sesame seeds, while […]

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Korean Rice Cake Soup | (떡국 – Tteokguk)

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  This festive Korean soup that combines a flavorful broth and Korean tteok rice cakes is typically enjoyed on Korean New Year. The base of the soup can be prepared with various types of broths—known as guk—such as beef, seafood, or kelp broth, while the additional ingredients usually include garnishes […]

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Korean Raw Beef | (육회 – Yukhoe)

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  Yukhoe is the Korean version of steak tartare, consisting of thinly sliced beef marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and sugar. The concoction is then seasoned with salt and pepper. The dish is always served with a raw egg yolk on top, while thinly sliced Korean pear is […]

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Korean Flat Rice Cakes | (절편 – Jeolpyeon)

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  Jeolpyeon are Korean flat rice cakes which are steamed and embellished with decorative patterns. They are prepared with glutinous rice, and apart from the plain version, they can be infused and colored with different ingredients. Before they are served, each cake is brushed with sesame oil, which prevents them […]

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Korean Sweet Rice Balls | (경단 – Gyeongdan)

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  Round and chewy gyeongdan are traditional Korean cakes consisting of soft rice dough that is wrapped around sweet red bean filling. When boiled, they are usually coated with colorful powders – from ground black sesame and toasted soybean to mugwort powder and grated tinted coconut. These bite-sized rice cakes […]

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Korean Steamed Eggs | (계란찜 – Gyeran Jjim)

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  Tender and light gyeran jjim is a dish that is best described as South Korean steamed eggs. It is prepared with a combination of lightly beaten eggs, water, which is often enriched with anchovy, shrimps, or kelp, and various optional ingredients such as sliced scallions or other vegetables, as […]

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Korean Hand-Pulled Noodle Soup | (수제비 – Sujebi)

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  Hand-pulled, wheat noodles are the star ingredient in this hearty Korean soup. The broth is traditionally flavored with anchovies, dry seaweed, and occasionally shellfish, while the additional elements may include sliced vegetables such as scallions and potatoes, or kimchi. The dish was once considered a rarity that was only […]