Lưu trữ danh mục: Weekly menu

The Challenge of Weekly Meal Planning and the Solution from Korean Cuisine: One of the biggest hurdles when cooking weekly meals is dealing with leftover ingredients or food from the previous day. Koreans, known for their frugality and creativity, have transformed these “leftovers” into renowned specialties. The spectacular transformations of food. From old-fashioned kimchi to divine kimchi stew: Kimchi […]

Why do seasonings determine 90% of the success of Korean food? Many people wonder why, with the same recipe, homemade food doesn’t taste as good as restaurant food. The answer lies in the quality of the base seasonings. Koreans have a saying, “Jang-mat” (the taste of soy sauce), to judge a cook’s skill. A weekly menu becomes meaningless if […]

The Korean Clean Eating Trend: Korean cuisine has long been considered a model of healthy eating. This diet is characterized by the use of very little oil and fat, prioritizing cooking methods such as steaming, boiling, mixing, and stewing. In particular, soups (Guk/Jjigae) play a crucial role in providing water and minerals to the body. Detailed 7-day active meal plan Monday – […]

Introduction: Banchan Culture – More Than Just Side Dishes In the diverse world of Korean cuisine, the image of a “Bapsang” meal surrounded by numerous small plates containing side dishes, called Banchan, stands out. For Koreans, Banchan not only stimulates the taste buds but also represents the balance of yin and yang, and the five elements in nutrition. With the fast-paced lifestyle […]