Bapsang Autumn
Today we bring you a real autumn feeling with our seasonal menu, inspired by my time in Korea.
I remember having this type of lunch during chilly autumn nights in Seoul.
Autumn menu:
Hobak juk - Pump...
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Acorn Jelly Salad – Dotorimuk muchim
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Miyeokguk seaweed soup (미역국)
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Kimchijjigae 김치 찌개 – kimchi stew
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Japchae (잡채) – sweet potato starch noodles with vegetables
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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
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Ingredient...
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Ingredients for 2 peop...
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Ingredients ...
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Ingredients for 2 people (4 rolls)
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