We're back with 3 Korean dishes!

Hello! Finally, after a long time, we are back ^^ Since it is our comeback entry, we would like to present to you three Korean menus! Some of the menus m

ight be familiar to you because they were already posted in our previous posts. However, we think it would be a good idea to once again, give an introduction to these mouth-watering dishes. So stay tune and let's explore the taste of Korea

along with us ;)

The first menu for today is called: 된장찌개 (Dwen-jang-ji-gye) Soy Bean Soup

It is a typical Korean dish, but the taste will never disappoint you in your hungry time! The ingredients for Soy Bean Soup are tofu, cucumber, spring onion, and soy bean paste. Its taste leads with a hot and spicy touch at the tip of your tongue. Followed by salty and sweet taste. It is indeed a great light choice of meal. You could simply have it with a bowl of hot steamed rice, and you are all set!

The next dish is called: 낙지소면볶음 (Nak-ji-so-myeon-bok-keum) Fried octopus with noodles

It might look very spicy in the picture above, but actually it isn't that scary. The red chili powder used in cooking doesn't bring much hot and spicy taste, just a glimpse. However, for people who are not fond of eating spicy food, there are noodles to help you get rid of the spicy flavor. The noodles itself is also a good accompaniment with the stir-fried octopus.

Last but not least, our third dish of the day: 묵은지 삼겹살 (Mook-eun-ji Sam-kyop-sal) Pork belly with aged Kimchi

As you can see, other than the pork belly, the are also kimchi being fried on the pan. This is a popular way of eating, which Koreans normally do for this menu. Kimchi helps make it more appetizing and it also helps reduces the oil from the pork while eating.

This is a picture of our table filled with yummy-looking Korean food ^-^ This was taken at a Korean Restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand.

We hope you enjoy our entry for today! Please look forward to our next entries that will surely be post soon! Thanks and don't forget to try some of these menus out ;) Ciao!

Soondooboo jjigae 순두부 찌개 (Soft tofu stew)

Sundubu jjigae is a hot and spicy jjigae (Korean stew).

This dish is eaten with a bowl of cooked white rice and several banchan (side dishes).

It is widely eaten and one of the favorite meals in South Korea.

Ingredients:
1 pack soon doo boo (soft tofu)*
8 small clams - cleaned, 4 ounce pork (or beef) - sliced
1/4 cup kimchi - roughly chopped, 1 red hot chili - sliced
2 green hot chilies - sliced, 2 green onions - sliced
1 egg york, 1 tbsp go choogaroo (Korean chili powder)
1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp juice of ginger
1 tsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp sae woo jeot (salted shrimp)**
3 cups water

(*It is in a tube, different from square package soft tofu in a Korean super market.)

(**Salt can be used.)

How to cook:

Marinade pork with ginger juice, soy sauce, sesame oil and minced garlic.

In a pot, add vegetable oil and saute pork.
Add go choo ga roo (Korean chili powder), keep stir.

Add water and kimchi, bring to a boil.

Scoop in soon doo boo with a spoon.

Reduce heat, add sae woo jeot (salted shrimp).

Add chillies, green onions and clams.
Cook for a minute or so.

Finish with egg york in the center and a dash of sesame oil.

Serve with rice.

Doo Boo Kimchi 두부김치(Tofu and Kimchi)

Doo Boo Kimchi is a very tasty dish ! The conbination between the hot Kimchi and the soft Tofu is very good !



Ingredients :

1 pack doo boo(bean curd)
1 cup of kimchi, chopped and squeezed well
1/8 lb beef, thin strip ; can be substitute with pork, ham, or sausage
1 tablespoon Korean chili powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 green onion, chopped
salt
pepper



In a boiling water, add some salt and cook doo boo (bean curd) for 2-3 minutes.
Drain well, cut in half and slice 1/2 inch thick.
Keep it warm. Or slice tofu and microwave it for 1-2 minutes.
In a pan, with some vegetable oil, saute garlic and then add beef. Salt and pepper to taste.
Add kimchi, chili powder, soy sauce and sugar.
Cook for 2-3 minutes, finish with sesame oil and green onion.
In a plate, put kimchi in the center and bean curd on the side.

Tips :

This side dish goes well with "Soju (Korean liquor)
How to eat ? - Just grab a piece of bean curd and put some kimchi on top.