Steamed shishito peppers (Kkwarigochu-jjim)

Today I’m happy to re-introduce you to kkwarigochu-jjim made with shishito peppers. When I first made a video for this recipe 10 years ago, these thin-skinned, wrinkly, mild peppers could only be found at Korean or Japanese grocery stores, but now you can find them in many more neighborhood and...

Spicy stuffed green chili pepper kimchi (Gochu-sobagi: 고추소박이)

For a short time at the end of summer, large amounts of plump, thick-skinned Korean peppers appear in Korean grocery stores at bargain prices. We call them asagi (아삭이) peppers and they are mild, plump, large, and crispy, perfect for making spicy stuffed green chili pepper kimchi, called...

Bok choy seasoned with soybean paste (Cheonggyeongchae...

A simple, quick-to-make, authentic Korean recipe made with bok choy, available anywhere in the USA? Sounds good! It's soft, savory, juicy and beautiful, a great side dish to make when you're in a hurry. Ever since I published this recipe it's been a big hit with everyone who tried it.

Stir-fried kimchi (Kimchi-bokkeum: 김치볶음)

Do you have nicely fermented kimchi in your refrigerator? Then this is going to be one of the easiest, simplest, and fastest recipes you will ever make! Stir-fry your kimchi for 5 minutes, then it will turn into very delicious side dish! A side dish for what? Yes, I mean rice, cooked rice...

Bok Choy Stir-fry

This bok choy stir-fry recipe is a healthy veggie side dish that goes with everything. We'll show you how to work with any bok choy variety!

Yak-gochujang (Fried gochujang)

If you're a fan of Korean gochujang, the spicy, sweet, savory, pungent paste that's used so often in Korean cooking, you're going to love yak-gochujang. It's gochujang fried with beef, honey, sesame oil and pine nuts, and will totally knock your socks off! Yak-gochujang looks simple, but it's a...

Stir-Fried Bok Choy

This is a fast and easy way to cook any leafy green Chinese vegetable—bok choy, gai lan, Chinese spinach, or amaranth—while preserving maximum freshness and flavor. Here, bok choy are sliced and stir-fried with scallions, garlic, and ginger. A dash of salt, sugar, and sesame oil enhance the bok choy's natural vegetal flavor without overpowering it.

Stir-fried Asian chives, meat, and vegetables (Buchu-japchae: 부추잡채)

Buchu-japchae is Asian chives stir-fried with meat and vegetables. It's usually served in Korean-Chinese restaurants with Kkotppang (Steamed flower-shaped buns). When you go to Korean-Chinese restaurants this delicious stirfry is the most popular dish after jjajangmyeon (noodles in black bean...

Chinese Stuffed Peppers

Chinese stuffed peppers with black bean sauce are a dim sum staple and surprisingly simple to make at home. In our family's recipe, we use a shrimp only filling and long hot green peppers if you like it spicy!

Stir-Fried Choy Sum With Minced Garlic

Stir-frying in a light sauce flavored with soy sauce and a lot of garlic is my go-to method for cooking Asian greens. Quick, simple, and flavorful, it's really hard to go wrong.