rice

Is someone in your household feeling under the weather? If so, try making this Korean abalone porridge dish! In South Korea, people prepare this dish for those who need a little extra strength, whether from old age or illness. Not only is it light on the tummy but it is also easy to digest. Learn all about this dish and how to cook it! 

Sometimes, when I am in a rush, I need a quick meal in between work and errands. If you are like me and are looking for a quick, easy, and cheap meal, this Korean egg rice recipe, known as ‘gyeran bap’ fits this need! Learn all about this dish below!

Like many countries in East Asia, traditional South Korean meals predominantly center around a bowl of rice. The significance of rice in Korean food culture cannot be overemphasized or dramatized. Not only is it a daily stable served at most meals, but it is also part of the cultural identity of South Korea stemming from hardships, survival, and social resilience. If you wish to learn about Korean culture, it is important to know about rice. Here, I will write about ‘mepssal,’ the type of rice used most commonly at a Korean dinner table.

In South Korea, people make these easy handmade Korean rice balls, known as jumeokbap, as a side dish when making a packed lunch, out for a picnic, or eating spicy foods. Like triangle kimbap or kimbap rolls, jumeokbap is a In South Korea, people make these easy handmade Korean rice balls, known as jumeokbap, as a side dish when making a packed lunch, out for a picnic, or eating spicy foods. Like triangle kimbap or kimbap rolls, jumeokbap is a quick, convenient, and delicious meal. As such, you will see them often in packed lunches all across the country.

Korean kimbap and Japanese rolled sushi–many people outside either culture often struggle to distinguish the difference. After all, the two dishes look almost identical at face value. Side-by-side, you may…