Samgyetang
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 …
Juk (rice porridge)
I’ve had a hard time finding this dish in a restaurant on the US east coast, and an even harder time trying to find a …
Soondubu Jigae (Soft Tofu Stew)
Soondubu jigae, or soft tofu stew, is a versatile dish that can be made vegetarian, or with meat, depending on your preference. Made with silken …
Jjimdak, or Braised Chicken
I was looking for a non-jigae chicken stew that still packed a flavor punch, so my husband suggested Jjimdak (braised chicken), also written as Dakjjim. …
Budae Jigae, or Army Stew
Budae jigae translates to “army base soup,” and it’s just what you would imagine: a rich, flavorful red jigae broth, with the kinds of foods …
Waygook kimchi jigae
What do you do with all of that kimchi you’ve made? Make a kimchi jigae! “Jigae” refers to the class of soups that are a …
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