When people tell me they like Korean food, its usually Korean BBQ. And more specifically, BULGOGI. My big secret: add the sesame seed oil and black pepper directly to meat, not the marinade. I have no idea why, it is just the way that grandma does it, so it's how I do it. Also, add sliced onions right before you're ready to cook. Perfectly marinated and ready … [Read more...] about Bulgogi
Hawaiian Mac Salad
Its your favorite part of your plate lunch. It tastes rich and home-y. And it is so easy to make. Here is the most important step. #1 add the apple cider vinegar right after you drain the pasta Trust me. Ingredients: 10 oz macaroni pasta1/4 C apple cider vinegar1 1/4 Best Foods mayonnaise 3/4 C milk1 carrot, shredded2 Tb sugarsalt and … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Mac Salad
Tanghulu
Sweet and salty goodness. You know what goes perfectly with tanghulu candied bacon? Beautiful and shiny candied fruit on a skewer. Try it. This is another 'recipe' that is barely a recipe. Ready? Cut and skewer fruit. Any fruit. I zigzagged the strawberries because I'm fancy but not the grapes because I got lazy. Bake half pieces of bacon at 400° for … [Read more...] about Tanghulu
Pork Belly Onigiri
A simple snack that is easy to take on the run and is so good. Say it with me: oh-ni-geer-ee. You might know by now, I like easy and versatile snacks. Do you have rice? And anything that goes well with it? Anything? Or just rice is fine. Ok, great. Let's make it then. Today's filling was pork belly. Quickly marinated in a big splash of soy sauce, a spoonful … [Read more...] about Pork Belly Onigiri
Japchae
That noodle dish that always sounds good. It just makes sense. Food should make you this happy. Ingredients: 15 oz sweet potato noodles3/4 lb of beef (steak, sliced, chuck... whatever you have) sliced thinbag of baby spinach1 medium carrot, sliced into 3 inch sticks1 yellow onion, sliced1 small red bell pepper, sliced1 egg Sauce: 1/2 C soy sauce1/4 C … [Read more...] about Japchae