Nothing spells fall and winter like a good pumpkin/squash soup. Hobak (pumpkin or squash) juk (porridge) is a special class of Korean comfort food that is sure to please when the days get chillier. While the traditional soup is made from a Korean pumpkins (danhobak, or Japanese kabocha squash), butternut …
Buldak, which Maangchi affectionately calls “Fire Chicken,” is a gooey, cheesy, and quick throw-together meal that satisfies the stomach and leaves you wanting more. This dish relies on a heavy, cast-iron skillet to cook the chicken and veggies, then pop in the oven to melt the cheese. In about 30 …
I have not encountered a Korean dish that’s as restrained as samgyetang. Samgyetang is a cornish game hen soup that features ginseng, usually enjoyed on the dog days of summer, when the heat is highest. It’s a whole thing. There’s nary a hot pepper found in this dish. Instead, the …
Why is Woori in Arlington, MA the certifiable best Korean restaurant in the greater Boston area, hands-down? Translated to “our” house, the food at Woori is made with love, and it shows. When formulating the name, owner Hyun Jung Ra wanted the brand to reflect homestyle cooking, and the restaurant …
