Cook Korean!: A Comic Book with Recipes, written by Robin Ha, features over 60 recipes in an interesting and unique graphic novel format. Highly detailed and colorful illustrations are used to showcase Korean culture and favorite recipes including Gamja Sujebi (Hand-Pulled Dough Soup with Potatoes), Sigeumchi Namul (Soy Spinach), Nakji Dupbap (Spicy Octopus over Rice), Tangsuyuk…
Bulgogi Ssam (Korean Marinated Beef Lettuce Wraps)
I first tried Korean Ssam a few months ago (Bo Ssam) and was hooked. I searched for more recipes to use up some of my Gochujang (Korean Hot Pepper Paste) and Doenjang (Korean Soybean Paste) and came across Bulgogi Ssam. Beef marinated with a sweet soy sesame sauce is quickly stir fried and wrapped in…
Dak Bulgogi (Korean Marinated Chicken)
Bulgogi is a meat marinated in sweet soy sauce, then grilled or cooked in a pan. The term “Bulgogi” means fire meat in Korean. It was originally named Maekjeok when it was grilled on a skewer during the Goguryeo era. It evolved into Neobiani (thinly spread meat). The slices of meat became even thinner and…
