Ram-Don from Parasite (Jjapaguri with Steak)

The instant noodle dish from the film Parasite is quick and easy to make and only requires a few ingredients! Ram-Don or Ramdon (more traditionally known as Korean jjapaguri) gets an elevated twist with seared cubes of steak.

Ram-don inspired by Parasite — Binging With Babish

Rarely does a dish serve as such a central metaphor for a film's primary conflict: in Parasite, boujee beef sits oppressively atop bargain noodles in the Park family's version of Ram-Don, the way they sit so literally atop others. It was tricky doing this one without spoilers, but I think I managed!

Easy japchae (Korean stir-fried noodles and vegetables)

Korean japchae, sweet potato starch noodles stir fried with vegetables, is a popular and delicious dish that pretty much everyone likes. I never saw someone who tasted it for the first time who didn't like it right away. That's a high compliment! This recipe is for a quick and easy version of...

Noodles & black bean sauce platter (Jaengban-jjajangmyeon: 쟁반짜장면)

Today I'm going to introduce you to anther one bowl meal, a noodle dish called jaengban-jjajangmyeon. A jaengban is a platter, and jjajangmyeon is noodles in black sauce. If you've followed me for years or have watched Korean dramas you have already heard of jjajangmyeon, and maybe you made it...

Braised beef with eggs & peppers in soy sauce (Jangjorim: 장조림)

Jangjorim is one of the most loved Korean side dishes. It’s also a popular item for lunch boxes. I love to add lots of green chile peppers to my jangjorim. I enjoy not only the beef taste but also the juice, which contains saltiness from soy sauce, good aroma from green chile pepper, and a...

Japchae - Korean noodles

Japchae - colourful Korean sweet potato noodles made with an abundance of vegetables, juicy marinated beef strips and a sesame dressing!

Spicy, chewy, sweet & sour cold noodles (Jjolmyeon: 쫄면)

2 brands of jjolmyeon noodles, sold without broth I prefer to buy the just the noodles and then make my own seasoning sauce at home, which is more delicious and cheaper. If you're in a hurry you can get the set with the sauce, but I suggest that when you make jjolymyoen with the kit you dress it...

Japchae (Korean Sweet Potato Noodles with Meat and Vegetables)

A classic Korean noodle stir-fry, Japchae is a colorful dish featuring sweet potato (or glass) noodles and a variety of bright vegetables.

Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles With Pork and Vegetables)

Korean japchae is festive, a colorful array of vegetables, egg, meat, and noodles that combine in a joyous celebration. This version is lighter, cleaner, and more refined than the hot and oily ones many restaurants serve.

Cold spicy platter noodles (Jaengban-guksu: 쟁반국수)

These cold, spicy noodles served on a large platter, called jaengban-guksu, were a really trendy in Korea when my children were young. They were all over the media and my friends and I all made them for our families. When developing this recipe I asked my daughter if she remembered me making...