Kimchi&Basil - Page 2 of 6 - A "tasty" trip across South Korea

Parc restaurant – Mother’s food and more. Interview with Pak Mogua

August 19, 2016

Home food is a very important part of Korean cuisine and in the last few years we have witnessed the opening of many restaurants in Korea that offer comfort home dishes. Today we interviewed Pak Mogua, one of t...

Introducing fermentation with Onggi – Eliefs

August 3, 2016

Culture and History, Interview

Today we introduce our readers to Eliefs a great project started in the Netherlands aiming to bring beautiful and eco-friendly sustainable products based on Asian philosophy and culture to Western markets, ins...

Kimchijjigae 김치 찌개 – kimchi stew

July 24, 2016

home food, Recipes, Soups & Stews, Traditional Food

Kimchi jjigae - kimchi stew is one of the most known Korean dishes and its deep flavor and spiciness are very distinctive. The meat, in this case pork (but also tuna or other fish can be used) add a slight fatt...

Interview bburi kitchen – explore local and seasonal Korean ingredients

June 9, 2016

Culture and History, Interview

During my last trip to Korea I had the pleasure to meet the minds behind bburi kitchen project. Seoyoung and Sonja started this project a bit more than a year ago, traveling across Korea to re-discover seasonal...

Japchae (잡채) – sweet potato starch noodles with vegetables

May 31, 2016

Noodles, Recipes, Vegetarian

Japchae (잡채) is one of the most beloved and popular Korean dishes: glass noodles made with sweet potato starch are stir fried with vegetables and seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, pepper and sesame seeds. A ...

Fish cake soup with vegetales – eomuk guk (어묵국)

April 24, 2016

Fish & seafood, Recipes, Soups & Stews

Fish cakes soup is a common food in Korea and it's an easy and delicious dish. The fishcakes (eomuk - 어묵 in korean o odeng 오뎅 from japanese) are originally from Japan but quickly became popular in Kor...

Tteokbokki – rice cakes with sweet and spicy sauce

April 17, 2016

Appetizers & Side dishes, Recipes, Rice, Street Food

What is better than a delicious and full of flavor snack? Today we will talk about tteokbokki (떡볶이), one of the most appreciated Korean street food within Korea and abroad. Tasty rice cakes cooked with fish cak...

Dubu Jeon 두부 전 – tofu pancake with vegetables

March 17, 2016

Appetizers & Side dishes, home food, Recipes, Vegetarian

Korean Tofu pancake (dubu jeon) are a great example of a delicious snack or side dish and that is easy to cook!A nd is a great option if you want to skip eating meat for a day :). Today we will prepare togethe...

Kkakdugi (깍두기) – Radish kimchi

February 28, 2016

Appetizers & Side dishes, home food, Recipes

Ingredients 1 daikon radish 4 cloves of garlic 1 tbsp of minced ginger 3 green onions 1 small apple 1 ts sugar 4 tbsp salt 4 tbsp chilli powder 1 small onion ( 1/4 of a big one...

Final straw: food, earth, happiness

February 20, 2016

Culture and History, Information, Interview

Final Straw: Food, Earth, Happiness is a documentary by directors Patrick Lydon and Suhee Kang. Filmed over a span of 4 years, they take us to a journey through Japan, Korea and United States to meet many inspi...

Bokkeumbap 볶음밥 – fried rice with vegetables

February 14, 2016

home food, Meat, Recipes, Rice

Bokkeumbap 볶음밥 - stir fried rice with vegetables, is a simple dish that is often prepared at home for a quick lunch. Preparing the bokkeumbap is also a great way to use the leftovers in your fridge! Ingredient...

Ojingeo bokkeum 오징어볶음 – stir fried squid

January 23, 2016

Fish & seafood, Recipes

Today we will prepare ojingeo bokkeum (오징어볶음) a nutritious dish made with squid and vegetables stir fried with a spicy sauce. Perfect if accompanied by steamed rice. Let's start cooking! Ingredients for 2 peop...

Bulgogi 불고기 – marinated beef with vegetables

January 3, 2016

Meat, Recipes, Traditional Food

A Korean food classic, bulgogi is a delicious marinated beef dishes that is usually cooked on the grill or stir-fried on a pan. Is a typical dish that is best enjoyed with many people over drinks. Ingredients ...

Hobakjuk 호박죽 – winter squash porridge

December 14, 2015

Recipes, Rice, Seasonal Dish, Soups & Stews

Autumn and winter are squash seasons and in Korea this porridge if often prepared at home. For this recipe we use a kind of pumpkin that is a bit different from the ones found in Korea, but the result is delici...

Easy Tuna Gimbap – 참치 김밥

December 6, 2015

Fish & seafood, home food, Recipes, Rice

Delicious and easy seaweed rolls with tuna and vegetables. Tuna gimbap is a popular snack in Korea and is often prepared for picnic, lunch boxes and so on. Ingredients for 2 people (4 rolls) &nb...

Interview Chef Korea pavilion Expo 2015

December 2, 2015

Culture and History, Events, Interview

We are very pleased to be invited here and have a conversation with Sang Wook Wi, chef of Korea pavilion in Expo 2015. Interview Chef Korea pavilion Q: How is it going in Milan Expo 2015? How long have you be...

Korea pavilion Expo 2015 – “You are what you eat” – part two

November 15, 2015

Culture and History, Events

In the previous article we have seen which food related issue need to be addressed, according to Korea pavilion. In the second part of our reportage we will see how they have approached the topic and the soluti...

Kongnamul gukbap – soybean sprouts soup

November 9, 2015

home food, Recipes, Soups & Stews

Kongnamul gukbap (콩나물국밥) is a typical home food dish in Korea. This soothing and spicy but delicate soup, thanks for its nutritious characteristics it's also a popular remedy against hangover. In the big cities...

Korea Pavilion Expo 2015 “You are what you eat” – part one

October 22, 2015

Culture and History, Events

Hello all, we just came back from Milano since we were kindly invited by the Korea Pavilion and Encanto agency to visit the Korea exhibitions in Expo 2015. It has been an amazing experience and we are t...

Spinach salad (Sigeumchi Namul – 시금치 나물)

September 27, 2015

Appetizers & Side dishes, Vegetarian

Today's recipe is an easy and quick spinach salad (Sigeumchi Namul - 시금치 나물). It can be served as dish dish or as an ingredient for the bibimbap. Ingredients for 4 people 400 grams (3 and 1/2 cups) o...

Interview Chef Lee of Food & Culture Korea Academy

Yukjeon Hoekwan – Unique recipe and family tradition

Keungiwajip – Interview with Michelin star chef

Josephs Korea – Modern Korean Pop up restaurant

Interview with Haenyeo of Jeju island

Science of Hansik – Korean food research institute

GRE-EAT market – eat great, be great

Onggi – korean earthenware for fermentation

Songpyeon (송편) – half moon rice cake

Broiled fish with sauce

Korean braised chicken – Jjimdak 찜닭

Miyeokguk seaweed soup (미역국)

Bossam – boiled pork wraps with radish cabbage salad

Enjoying Busan street food

Mul Kimchi – watery cabbage and radish kimchi

Kimchijjigae 김치 찌개 – kimchi stew

Japchae (잡채) – sweet potato starch noodles with vegetables

Fish cake soup with vegetales – eomuk guk (어묵국)

Tteokbokki – rice cakes with sweet and spicy sauce

Parc restaurant – Mother’s food and more. Interview with Pak Mogua

Introducing fermentation with Onggi – Eliefs

Kimchijjigae 김치 찌개 – kimchi stew

Interview bburi kitchen – explore local and seasonal Korean ingredients

Japchae (잡채) – sweet potato starch noodles with vegetables

Fish cake soup with vegetales – eomuk guk (어묵국)

Tteokbokki – rice cakes with sweet and spicy sauce

Dubu Jeon 두부 전 – tofu pancake with vegetables

Kkakdugi (깍두기) – Radish kimchi

Final straw: food, earth, happiness

Bokkeumbap 볶음밥 – fried rice with vegetables

Ojingeo bokkeum 오징어볶음 – stir fried squid

Bulgogi 불고기 – marinated beef with vegetables

Hobakjuk 호박죽 – winter squash porridge

Easy Tuna Gimbap – 참치 김밥

Interview Chef Korea pavilion Expo 2015

Korea pavilion Expo 2015 – “You are what you eat” – part two

Kongnamul gukbap – soybean sprouts soup

Korea Pavilion Expo 2015 “You are what you eat” – part one

Spinach salad (Sigeumchi Namul – 시금치 나물)