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I’ve LOVED spinach since childhood and this korean banchan is why!!! This recipe makes for the perfect side dish for 2 people and is easily customizable to your taste. It also lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days and is best served chilled!

TIP: This dish is traditionally made with regular spinach, NOT baby spinach. However, I’ve tested both and to me, it’s fine to use either. Baby spinach is MUCH easier to find in the store and may be more accessible so I based this recipe around that!

TIP: When deciding on your portion, a good rule of thumb is one bag or box of spinach will serve one person!

Measurements (for 2 people):
— 2 bags or boxes of spinach
— 2-3 tsp sesame oil
— 2-3 tsp soy sauce
— 2-4 cloves of minced garlic
— chopped green onions to taste
— sesame seeds to taste
— gochugaru (korean red chili flakes) to taste
— pinch of salt

#koreanrecipe #koreanfood #banchan #spinach
#easyrecipes

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I’ve LOVED spinach since childhood and this korean banchan is why!!! This recipe makes for the perfect side dish for 2 people and is easily customizable to your taste. It also lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days and is best served chilled! TIP: This dish is traditionally made with regular spinach, NOT baby spinach. However, I’ve tested both and to me, it’s fine to use either. Baby spinach is MUCH easier to find in the store and may be more accessible so I based this recipe around that! TIP: When deciding on your portion, a good rule of thumb is one bag or box of spinach will serve one person! Measurements (for 2 people): — 2 bags or boxes of spinach — 2-3 tsp sesame oil — 2-3 tsp soy sauce — 2-4 cloves of minced garlic — chopped green onions to taste — sesame seeds to taste — gochugaru (korean red chili flakes) to taste — pinch of salt #koreanrecipe #koreanfood #banchan #spinach #easyrecipes

CHEWY BUTTER MOCHI! easy and just a few ingredients!! this dessert has taken Korean social media by storm and is super viral for a reason! Crispy outside, chewy inside (like tteok or mochi) and custardy sweet.

⏰ Takes less than 1 hour from start to finish!

🧈 INGREDIENTS (feeds 2-4)
- 160g glutinous rice flour
- 60g white sugar
- 200ml whole milk (room temp)
- 30g unsalted butter (~2.12 tbsp, room temp)
- 1 egg (room temp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt

🤗 SOME KEY TIPS:
- condensed milk makes for an incredible dipping sauce!
- Remember to bring your butter, milk and egg to room temp before cooking!
- Always pre-heat the oven!
- Baking is more precise than cooking. If you don’t have one already, it’s time to get a kitchen scale.

#buttertteok #buttermochi #easyrecipes #dessert #baking

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CHEWY BUTTER MOCHI! easy and just a few ingredients!! this dessert has taken Korean social media by storm and is super viral for a reason! Crispy outside, chewy inside (like tteok or mochi) and custardy sweet. ⏰ Takes less than 1 hour from start to finish! 🧈 INGREDIENTS (feeds 2-4) - 160g glutinous rice flour - 60g white sugar - 200ml whole milk (room temp) - 30g unsalted butter (~2.12 tbsp, room temp) - 1 egg (room temp) - 1 tsp vanilla extract - 1/2 tsp salt 🤗 SOME KEY TIPS: - condensed milk makes for an incredible dipping sauce! - Remember to bring your butter, milk and egg to room temp before cooking! - Always pre-heat the oven! - Baking is more precise than cooking. If you don’t have one already, it’s time to get a kitchen scale. #buttertteok #buttermochi #easyrecipes #dessert #baking

DELICIOUS broccoli in just 5 minutes!! 🥦 this korean broccoli banchan is the latest in my banchan series and is VERY delicious yet comes together with MINIMAL effort! Serve warm or cold (preferably cold!).

This recipe serves 2 people. Feel free to double it for a family or if you’re meal prepping!

Ingredients & Measurements:
— 5 to 6 oz of broccoli (or about 1 broccoli head!)
— 1 tbsp sesame oil
— 0.5 tsp kosher salt
— 0.5 to 0.75 tsp minced garlic
— sesame seeds to taste
— chili flakes to taste (optional)

#broccoli #easyrecipes #veggies #banchan #koreanfood #koreanrecipe

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DELICIOUS broccoli in just 5 minutes!! 🥦 this korean broccoli banchan is the latest in my banchan series and is VERY delicious yet comes together with MINIMAL effort! Serve warm or cold (preferably cold!). This recipe serves 2 people. Feel free to double it for a family or if you’re meal prepping! Ingredients & Measurements: — 5 to 6 oz of broccoli (or about 1 broccoli head!) — 1 tbsp sesame oil — 0.5 tsp kosher salt — 0.5 to 0.75 tsp minced garlic — sesame seeds to taste — chili flakes to taste (optional) #broccoli #easyrecipes #veggies #banchan #koreanfood #koreanrecipe

another easy DELICIOUS korean banchan recipe!! This one is called kongnamul muchim, or korean soybean sprouts! You’ll find these often served at authentic korean restaurants as a free side dish and they are SO satisfying to make at home! Plus, they’re super healthy and nutritious with lots of fiber!

TIP: You can find these at any asian grocery store. If you’re not going to cook with them asap, store them in the fridge in cold water and they’ll stay fresh for MUCH longer!

TIP: To save time, you can skip the “pruning” step where you snap off the stringy roots. For me, though, I’ve always seen it as the korean equivalent of folding laundry while watching tv lmao

MEASUREMENTS (serves 2-4 people):
— 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
— 2-3 cloves minced garlic (1 tbsp)
— 2-3 chopped green onions
— 1 tbsp gochugaru (OPTIONAL)
— 3/4 tsp salt
— sesame seeds to taste

#koreanrecipe #koreanfood #banchan #beansprouts #easyrecipes #fiber

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another easy DELICIOUS korean banchan recipe!! This one is called kongnamul muchim, or korean soybean sprouts! You’ll find these often served at authentic korean restaurants as a free side dish and they are SO satisfying to make at home! Plus, they’re super healthy and nutritious with lots of fiber! TIP: You can find these at any asian grocery store. If you’re not going to cook with them asap, store them in the fridge in cold water and they’ll stay fresh for MUCH longer! TIP: To save time, you can skip the “pruning” step where you snap off the stringy roots. For me, though, I’ve always seen it as the korean equivalent of folding laundry while watching tv lmao MEASUREMENTS (serves 2-4 people): — 1.5 tbsp sesame oil — 2-3 cloves minced garlic (1 tbsp) — 2-3 chopped green onions — 1 tbsp gochugaru (OPTIONAL) — 3/4 tsp salt — sesame seeds to taste #koreanrecipe #koreanfood #banchan #beansprouts #easyrecipes #fiber

tested SO many different methods, temps and times to achieve the PERFECT at-home korean sweet potato!! If you know you know, goguma is soooo sweet and delicious while also being healthy, high in fiber and quite filling!

it’s common to see roasted sweet potatoes sold in asian convenience stores, especially in Korea and Japan, but it’s actually quite hard to replicate the caramelization at home without the proper techniques!!

Tip 1: Smaller and thinner sweet potatoes are sweeter and yield better, more consistent results! Peak season is NOW (December thru February).

Tip 2: use the top rack of your oven! IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE I PROMISE!

Tip 3: dunk in an ice bath half way. this will make them super easy to peel!

All it takes is 1 hour for incredibly soft, sweet, and caramelized korean sweet potatoes!

#goguma #sweetpotato #cookinghacks #dietfood
#easyrecipes

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tested SO many different methods, temps and times to achieve the PERFECT at-home korean sweet potato!! If you know you know, goguma is soooo sweet and delicious while also being healthy, high in fiber and quite filling! it’s common to see roasted sweet potatoes sold in asian convenience stores, especially in Korea and Japan, but it’s actually quite hard to replicate the caramelization at home without the proper techniques!! Tip 1: Smaller and thinner sweet potatoes are sweeter and yield better, more consistent results! Peak season is NOW (December thru February). Tip 2: use the top rack of your oven! IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE I PROMISE! Tip 3: dunk in an ice bath half way. this will make them super easy to peel! All it takes is 1 hour for incredibly soft, sweet, and caramelized korean sweet potatoes! #goguma #sweetpotato #cookinghacks #dietfood #easyrecipes

my 5-minute fool-proof garlic bok choy recipe!! It’s got ALL the right flavors while still being super easy to cook. Even beginners can make it well!! This recipe serves 2-4 people as a delicious side dish.

I tested this recipe with baby bok choy, regular bok choy and Shanghai bok choy. It works for all of them! You MAY need to blanch regular bok choy (with the whiter stems) a few seconds longer than the Shanghai style, though.

Measurements for the sauce:
— 2 tsp soy sauce
— 1 tsp oyster sauce
— splash of sesame oil
— splash of water
— minced garlic to taste (2 cloves)

#bokchoy #garlic #chinesefood #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes #veggies #sidedish

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my 5-minute fool-proof garlic bok choy recipe!! It’s got ALL the right flavors while still being super easy to cook. Even beginners can make it well!! This recipe serves 2-4 people as a delicious side dish. I tested this recipe with baby bok choy, regular bok choy and Shanghai bok choy. It works for all of them! You MAY need to blanch regular bok choy (with the whiter stems) a few seconds longer than the Shanghai style, though. Measurements for the sauce: — 2 tsp soy sauce — 1 tsp oyster sauce — splash of sesame oil — splash of water — minced garlic to taste (2 cloves) #bokchoy #garlic #chinesefood #easyrecipes #healthyrecipes #veggies #sidedish

must do in vietnam for a custom souvenir!! made the CUTEST stamps of my family’s pets and loved ones ❤️ they’re ready same day OR next day, depending on how many you get. You pay about $10 (250,000 VND) per person/pet!

PRO TIP: you can make a couples stamp for wedding invites! It’d be $20 for two faces. Wish I knew about this when I was engaged!

Highly recommend showing the owner multiple photos and having him tell you which is best, since he’s the one carving it for you!

I went to Phuc Loi Stamp in the Old Quarter in Hanoi. I’m sure other cities like HCMC have this, too!! Make sure to give the other local businesses some love tho!!! There’s a few stamp shops here all in a row ❤️

#vietnam #vietnamtravel #hanoi #customstamp #traveltips

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must do in vietnam for a custom souvenir!! made the CUTEST stamps of my family’s pets and loved ones ❤️ they’re ready same day OR next day, depending on how many you get. You pay about $10 (250,000 VND) per person/pet! PRO TIP: you can make a couples stamp for wedding invites! It’d be $20 for two faces. Wish I knew about this when I was engaged! Highly recommend showing the owner multiple photos and having him tell you which is best, since he’s the one carving it for you! I went to Phuc Loi Stamp in the Old Quarter in Hanoi. I’m sure other cities like HCMC have this, too!! Make sure to give the other local businesses some love tho!!! There’s a few stamp shops here all in a row ❤️ #vietnam #vietnamtravel #hanoi #customstamp #traveltips

Korean silken tofu is a A TRUE 5-minute recipe!! It’s super delicious, beginner friendly and perfectly low effort.

TIP: I personally think it tastes way better warm than chilled, but you CAN eat it straight out of the tofu packet!

INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS
1 tbsp soy sauce
Splash of sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced or grated
1 tbsp green onions
1-2 tsp chili crunch
Sesame seeds to taste

Serve with rice to make it more of a complete meal :)

#easyrecipes #koreanfood #cheapmeals #koreancooking #lunchideas #vegetarian #cookwithme #tofu

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Korean silken tofu is a A TRUE 5-minute recipe!! It’s super delicious, beginner friendly and perfectly low effort. TIP: I personally think it tastes way better warm than chilled, but you CAN eat it straight out of the tofu packet! INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS 1 tbsp soy sauce Splash of sesame oil 2 garlic cloves, minced or grated 1 tbsp green onions 1-2 tsp chili crunch Sesame seeds to taste Serve with rice to make it more of a complete meal :) #easyrecipes #koreanfood #cheapmeals #koreancooking #lunchideas #vegetarian #cookwithme #tofu

my third korean banchan recipe!! This spicy cucumber is crunchy, garlicky, addicting and perfectly spicy! This banchan (side dish) is called oi muchim and is surprisingly easy to prepare! Serve cold and store in fridge. This will last for up to 3-4 days.

TIP: Use Persian cucumbers for best results! And don’t skip the salting step! This helps get the excess water out.

MEASUREMENTS (serves 2-4 people):
— 5 or 6 Persian cucumbers
— 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar
— 1.5 tbsp sesame oil
— 1 tbsp soy sauce
— 1 tbsp minced garlic (or 3-4 garlic cloves)
— gochugaru
— 2 tbsp sesame seeds
— salt (OPTIONAL - taste first! You may not need it!)

#koreanrecipe #koreanfood #easyrecipe #banchan
#cucumber #kimchi #sidedish

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my third korean banchan recipe!! This spicy cucumber is crunchy, garlicky, addicting and perfectly spicy! This banchan (side dish) is called oi muchim and is surprisingly easy to prepare! Serve cold and store in fridge. This will last for up to 3-4 days. TIP: Use Persian cucumbers for best results! And don’t skip the salting step! This helps get the excess water out. MEASUREMENTS (serves 2-4 people): — 5 or 6 Persian cucumbers — 1.5 tbsp rice vinegar — 1.5 tbsp sesame oil — 1 tbsp soy sauce — 1 tbsp minced garlic (or 3-4 garlic cloves) — gochugaru — 2 tbsp sesame seeds — salt (OPTIONAL - taste first! You may not need it!) #koreanrecipe #koreanfood #easyrecipe #banchan #cucumber #kimchi #sidedish

KBBQ corn cheese…but AT HOME! It’s super quick and easy to make yourself and only takes a few staple ingredients! This takes me less than 10 minutes every time and is wayyy better than when you get it at a korean restaurant or pocha!

You’ll need:
- 1 can of corn
- 2 tbsp kewpie mayo
- 1/2-1 tbsp unsalted butter
- Garlic powder to taste (I used 1/2 tsp)
- Onion powder to taste (I used 1/8 tsp)
- Black pepper
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Green onions (OPTIONAL)

If you want to take this easy recipe a step further, you can use your broiler and a skillet, but this recipe is for those who just want to use the stove!

#koreanfood #corncheese #easyrecipes #corn #kbbq

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KBBQ corn cheese…but AT HOME! It’s super quick and easy to make yourself and only takes a few staple ingredients! This takes me less than 10 minutes every time and is wayyy better than when you get it at a korean restaurant or pocha! You’ll need: - 1 can of corn - 2 tbsp kewpie mayo - 1/2-1 tbsp unsalted butter - Garlic powder to taste (I used 1/2 tsp) - Onion powder to taste (I used 1/8 tsp) - Black pepper - Shredded mozzarella cheese - Green onions (OPTIONAL) If you want to take this easy recipe a step further, you can use your broiler and a skillet, but this recipe is for those who just want to use the stove! #koreanfood #corncheese #easyrecipes #corn #kbbq

Japan hack for roasted sweet potatoes!! The ones from don quijote are ELITE!! i know donki’s known mostly for souvenirs, makeup and skincare but they actually also sell roasted sweet potatoes and the juiciest strawberries too! i tried the sweet potatoes on a whim on my first trip because they smelled so good, and now I ALWAYS get one when im in Japan! They ALWAYS hit the spot!! The caramelization goes crazy lol.

TIP: Don Quijote can definitely be SUPER overstimulating and busy. But if you just go to the ones outside of the most touristy areas (like Shibuya or Shinjuku), it’s calm and easy! I went to the Roppongi location and it was super nice.

#donquijote #japantravel #japantrip #goguma #sweetpotato

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Japan hack for roasted sweet potatoes!! The ones from don quijote are ELITE!! i know donki’s known mostly for souvenirs, makeup and skincare but they actually also sell roasted sweet potatoes and the juiciest strawberries too! i tried the sweet potatoes on a whim on my first trip because they smelled so good, and now I ALWAYS get one when im in Japan! They ALWAYS hit the spot!! The caramelization goes crazy lol. TIP: Don Quijote can definitely be SUPER overstimulating and busy. But if you just go to the ones outside of the most touristy areas (like Shibuya or Shinjuku), it’s calm and easy! I went to the Roppongi location and it was super nice. #donquijote #japantravel #japantrip #goguma #sweetpotato

gamja jorim (korean potato bites) is SOOO YUMMY. They’re the perfect banchan or side dish you’ve likely seen at korean barbecue! This is my easy recipe that takes just 20 minutes and is perfectly fool-proof for beginners in the kitchen :)

As with many other korean side dishes, you can serve this hot or cold. Just eat within 3 days!

INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS:
— 1 pound potatoes (yellow or Yukon gold)
— 1/2 cup water
— 2 tbsp light soy sauce
— 1 tbsp sesame oil
— 2 tbsp honey (or Korean corn syrup)
— 1 to 2 tbsp minced garlic
— OPTIONAL: 1/2 tsp gochugaru

#potatoes #gamjajorim #easyrecipes #koreansidedish #koreancooking

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gamja jorim (korean potato bites) is SOOO YUMMY. They’re the perfect banchan or side dish you’ve likely seen at korean barbecue! This is my easy recipe that takes just 20 minutes and is perfectly fool-proof for beginners in the kitchen :) As with many other korean side dishes, you can serve this hot or cold. Just eat within 3 days! INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS: — 1 pound potatoes (yellow or Yukon gold) — 1/2 cup water — 2 tbsp light soy sauce — 1 tbsp sesame oil — 2 tbsp honey (or Korean corn syrup) — 1 to 2 tbsp minced garlic — OPTIONAL: 1/2 tsp gochugaru #potatoes #gamjajorim #easyrecipes #koreansidedish #koreancooking

make instant kimchi with me!! Geotjeori is a non-fermented fresh kimchi that’s delicious and perfect for when you want kimchi and you want it NOW! It’s also incredibly beginner friendly and ready in about an hour versus days! If you don’t like the funkiness of kimchi, you might like this kind.

I adjusted this side dish recipe to maximize the authentic flavor of geotjeori while minimizing the need to buy a bunch of new ingredients! That said, if you have ingredients like saewoojeot (salted fermented shrimp) and plum extract in your fridge, you can (and should) add those into your kimchi paste mixture!

Ingredients & measurements:
— 1 medium size napa cabbage
— 1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher salt works!)
— 5 tbsp gochugaru (flaky kind is best)
— 1 tbsp minced garlic
— 2 tbsp fish sauce
— 1 tbsp sugar (or plum extract)
— korean chives to taste (or green onions)
— splash of sesame oil
— roasted sesame seeds to garnish (OPTIONAL)

#kimchi #geotjeori #easyrecipes #banchan #koreanfood

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make instant kimchi with me!! Geotjeori is a non-fermented fresh kimchi that’s delicious and perfect for when you want kimchi and you want it NOW! It’s also incredibly beginner friendly and ready in about an hour versus days! If you don’t like the funkiness of kimchi, you might like this kind. I adjusted this side dish recipe to maximize the authentic flavor of geotjeori while minimizing the need to buy a bunch of new ingredients! That said, if you have ingredients like saewoojeot (salted fermented shrimp) and plum extract in your fridge, you can (and should) add those into your kimchi paste mixture! Ingredients & measurements: — 1 medium size napa cabbage — 1/4 cup coarse salt (kosher salt works!) — 5 tbsp gochugaru (flaky kind is best) — 1 tbsp minced garlic — 2 tbsp fish sauce — 1 tbsp sugar (or plum extract) — korean chives to taste (or green onions) — splash of sesame oil — roasted sesame seeds to garnish (OPTIONAL) #kimchi #geotjeori #easyrecipes #banchan #koreanfood

Teaching friends how to make Syrian Yabrak!

Helen and Erica spent 7 hours with me learning this dish for the first time — moments like this make me so grateful I get to share Syrian culture with the people I love

Full recipe below

Prep
• Soak rice 1 hour
• Soak grape leaves in hot water

Rolling
• Drain rice (keep 1 cup water)
• Mix rice with ground beef, salt, pepper, oil
• Place 1 tbsp filling on each leaf
• Fold sides + roll tightly

Lamb Prep
• Boil lamb with cardamom until foam forms
• Rinse + place at bottom of pot

Assembly
• Add garlic cloves
• Stack rolls around the pot
• Cover with a plate
• Add salt, pepper, and water (1 inch above)
• Weight on top
• Boil 45 min → add lemon → cook 1 hr on medium-low
• Check water every 10 min

Grape leaves may need extra time to soften. Keep adding lemon and water and taste the broth as it cooks. Take one leaf out and try it to check if it’s fully cooked and tender.

Finish
1. Drain broth
2. FLIP + ENJOY!

Have you made this before?

Love you @itshelenmelon @_realhangry

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Teaching friends how to make Syrian Yabrak! Helen and Erica spent 7 hours with me learning this dish for the first time — moments like this make me so grateful I get to share Syrian culture with the people I love Full recipe below Prep • Soak rice 1 hour • Soak grape leaves in hot water Rolling • Drain rice (keep 1 cup water) • Mix rice with ground beef, salt, pepper, oil • Place 1 tbsp filling on each leaf • Fold sides + roll tightly Lamb Prep • Boil lamb with cardamom until foam forms • Rinse + place at bottom of pot Assembly • Add garlic cloves • Stack rolls around the pot • Cover with a plate • Add salt, pepper, and water (1 inch above) • Weight on top • Boil 45 min → add lemon → cook 1 hr on medium-low • Check water every 10 min Grape leaves may need extra time to soften. Keep adding lemon and water and taste the broth as it cooks. Take one leaf out and try it to check if it’s fully cooked and tender. Finish 1. Drain broth 2. FLIP + ENJOY! Have you made this before? Love you @itshelenmelon @_realhangry

steal my chinatown food crawl itinerary!! 🗺️ This one’s for Flushing, which is known to be bigger, better, cheaper, and more authentic than Manhattan Chinatown. BUT if that’s what you’re looking for, I have a food crawl video of Manhattan Chinatown, too!!

This food crawl hits 9 spots in 4 hours and ranges from soup dumplings to rice rolls, flaky chinese chicken sandwiches to peking duck buns, crab roe noodles and even dessert like tofu pudding, mochi and boba!

EVERYTHING is typically just a 2 minute walk from each other and you can get there via the Flushing Main Street subway stop :)

Watch my video for details like what to get! But at a glance…

Stop 1: Liu Liu Shen Jian Wang (New World Mall)
Stop 2: Fu Yuan
Stop 3: Shanghai You Garden
Stop 4: White Bear
Stop 5: Xie Bao (New York Food Court)
Stop 6: Soybean Chen Flower Shop
Stop 7: Gao Xiao Pa
Stop 8: Molly Tea (or any boba shop really!)
Stop 9: Soybean Mochi Cart

#chinatown #flushing #foodcrawl #cheapeats #nyceats #chinesefood #dumplings #mochi #tofu

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steal my chinatown food crawl itinerary!! 🗺️ This one’s for Flushing, which is known to be bigger, better, cheaper, and more authentic than Manhattan Chinatown. BUT if that’s what you’re looking for, I have a food crawl video of Manhattan Chinatown, too!! This food crawl hits 9 spots in 4 hours and ranges from soup dumplings to rice rolls, flaky chinese chicken sandwiches to peking duck buns, crab roe noodles and even dessert like tofu pudding, mochi and boba! EVERYTHING is typically just a 2 minute walk from each other and you can get there via the Flushing Main Street subway stop :) Watch my video for details like what to get! But at a glance… Stop 1: Liu Liu Shen Jian Wang (New World Mall) Stop 2: Fu Yuan Stop 3: Shanghai You Garden Stop 4: White Bear Stop 5: Xie Bao (New York Food Court) Stop 6: Soybean Chen Flower Shop Stop 7: Gao Xiao Pa Stop 8: Molly Tea (or any boba shop really!) Stop 9: Soybean Mochi Cart #chinatown #flushing #foodcrawl #cheapeats #nyceats #chinesefood #dumplings #mochi #tofu

must try snack in korea!! Sticky rice fresh fruit mochi is SOOO good and slightly different than the Japanese kinds I’ve tried! This spot is located in Seongsu (a super popular area you’re likely to visit anyways!) but they have a few other locations around Seoul, too.

📍Hanjungsun (Seongsu)

My top recommendation is to try the shine muscat grape and strawberry flavors!!

#mochi #seongsu #koreanstreetfood #seoulkorea #koreatravel

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must try snack in korea!! Sticky rice fresh fruit mochi is SOOO good and slightly different than the Japanese kinds I’ve tried! This spot is located in Seongsu (a super popular area you’re likely to visit anyways!) but they have a few other locations around Seoul, too. 📍Hanjungsun (Seongsu) My top recommendation is to try the shine muscat grape and strawberry flavors!! #mochi #seongsu #koreanstreetfood #seoulkorea #koreatravel

my easy bibimguksu for spicy Korean noodles! Takes 10 minutes!! this Korean cold noodle dish is seriously so good and you can dress it up or down, depending on how much effort you’re feeling! I LOVE making this as a quick, lazy meal aka girl dinner. It uses kitchen staple ingredients ❤️

INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS (serves 1)
- 1 HEAPING tbsp gochujang
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp vinegar (or 1/2 tbsp for more tangy)
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste)
- 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp gochugaru (OPTIONAL)

Taste and adjust to your liking! Top with thinly sliced cucumber, a soft boiled egg and more roasted sesame seeds ❤️

#easyrecipes #koreancooking #bibimguksu #koreancoldnoodles #spicynoodles

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my easy bibimguksu for spicy Korean noodles! Takes 10 minutes!! this Korean cold noodle dish is seriously so good and you can dress it up or down, depending on how much effort you’re feeling! I LOVE making this as a quick, lazy meal aka girl dinner. It uses kitchen staple ingredients ❤️ INGREDIENTS & MEASUREMENTS (serves 1) - 1 HEAPING tbsp gochujang - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 1 tbsp sesame oil - 1 tsp vinegar (or 1/2 tbsp for more tangy) - 1/2 tbsp minced garlic - 1 tsp sugar - 1/8 tsp pepper (or to taste) - 1/2 tbsp sesame seeds - 1/2 tsp gochugaru (OPTIONAL) Taste and adjust to your liking! Top with thinly sliced cucumber, a soft boiled egg and more roasted sesame seeds ❤️ #easyrecipes #koreancooking #bibimguksu #koreancoldnoodles #spicynoodles

juicy tender korean pork belly wraps!! This is my easy beginner friendly recipe for bossam that maximizes flavor and minimizes time and effort required! This dish is usually pretty pricey at Korean restaurants, so learn to make it at home for MUCH cheaper! For me, it’s become a staple meal to impress friends!!

INGREDIENTS (serves 2; double recipe if serving 4):
- 1.5 pound pork belly (choose one with a GOOD, EVEN amount of fat! I recommend getting from Costco or Hmart)
- 6-8 garlic cloves
- 1/2 white or yellow onion
- 1 tbsp ginger sliced
- 2-3 scallion stocks (OPTIONAL)
- 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp doenjang
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 2-3 bay leaves (OPTIONAL)
- 1/2 tbsp instant coffee
- 5 cups water

FOR YOUR WRAPS:
- sliced jalapeno, raw garlic chips, and ssamjang are musts!
- salted napa cabbage is the authentic Korean way, OR lettuce will do just fine!
- radish kimchi (musaengchae), OR regular kimchi
- saewoojeot (OPTIONAL)
- white rice (OPTIONAL)

A few extra tips…to test if your bossam is ready, use the chopstick test! Just poke the thickest part of the meat. If it goes in and out super smoothly, you’re good to go! And make sure you’re using INSTANT coffee, not fresh ground! This is the “secret ingredient” to remove any porky smell or taste.

#easyrecipes #bossam #porkbelly #koreanfood #koreancooking

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juicy tender korean pork belly wraps!! This is my easy beginner friendly recipe for bossam that maximizes flavor and minimizes time and effort required! This dish is usually pretty pricey at Korean restaurants, so learn to make it at home for MUCH cheaper! For me, it’s become a staple meal to impress friends!! INGREDIENTS (serves 2; double recipe if serving 4): - 1.5 pound pork belly (choose one with a GOOD, EVEN amount of fat! I recommend getting from Costco or Hmart) - 6-8 garlic cloves - 1/2 white or yellow onion - 1 tbsp ginger sliced - 2-3 scallion stocks (OPTIONAL) - 1/2 tbsp brown sugar - 2 tbsp doenjang - 1/4 tsp pepper - 2-3 bay leaves (OPTIONAL) - 1/2 tbsp instant coffee - 5 cups water FOR YOUR WRAPS: - sliced jalapeno, raw garlic chips, and ssamjang are musts! - salted napa cabbage is the authentic Korean way, OR lettuce will do just fine! - radish kimchi (musaengchae), OR regular kimchi - saewoojeot (OPTIONAL) - white rice (OPTIONAL) A few extra tips…to test if your bossam is ready, use the chopstick test! Just poke the thickest part of the meat. If it goes in and out super smoothly, you’re good to go! And make sure you’re using INSTANT coffee, not fresh ground! This is the “secret ingredient” to remove any porky smell or taste. #easyrecipes #bossam #porkbelly #koreanfood #koreancooking

the viral carrot ribbon salad TWO WAYS 🥗🥕 The crunch and texture is SO good and I think this recipe would also work perfectly with cucumbers! OG recipe is by @cassyeungmoney !!

Ingredients & Measurements:

ASIAN STYLE:
— 2-3 large carrots
— 1 tbsp soy sauce
— 1 tbsp rice vinegar
— 1 tbsp sesame oil
— 3 cloves grated garlic
— 1 tbsp chili crunch
— green onions & sesame seeds to taste

AMERICAN STYLE:
— 2-3 large carrots
— 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
— 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
— 3 cloves grated garlic
— 0.5 tbsp of Calabrian chili (OPTIONAL)
— thinly sliced red onion to taste
— chopped fresh dill to taste
— salt & pepper to taste

#carrotsalad #summersalad #easyrecipes #lunchideas #healthyrecipes #cookwithme

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the viral carrot ribbon salad TWO WAYS 🥗🥕 The crunch and texture is SO good and I think this recipe would also work perfectly with cucumbers! OG recipe is by @cassyeungmoney !! Ingredients & Measurements: ASIAN STYLE: — 2-3 large carrots — 1 tbsp soy sauce — 1 tbsp rice vinegar — 1 tbsp sesame oil — 3 cloves grated garlic — 1 tbsp chili crunch — green onions & sesame seeds to taste AMERICAN STYLE: — 2-3 large carrots — 1 tbsp red wine vinegar — 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil — 3 cloves grated garlic — 0.5 tbsp of Calabrian chili (OPTIONAL) — thinly sliced red onion to taste — chopped fresh dill to taste — salt & pepper to taste #carrotsalad #summersalad #easyrecipes #lunchideas #healthyrecipes #cookwithme

Korean radish banchan is like kimchi’s low maintenance cousin! But takes only 20-30 minutes to make and is ready to eat immediately!

Musaengchae (korean radish salad) is SUPER healthy, great for gut health, high in fiber and packed with vitamins and antioxidants.

TIPS ON CHOOSING YOUR RADISH (MU): Go to an asian market and look for korean radish. If they don’t have it, substitute for daikon radish. They are in-season and taste the best in fall and winter. Look for a LONG and OVAL radish with a smooth surface without bumps! A slight GREEN GRADIENT is great. Choose one that’s not too big, not too small.

TIPS ON PREPARING: Slice the radish in half first. This will make it easier to peel and chop into your thin matchsticks.

MEASUREMENTS:
— 1 korean radish
— 2-3 tsp gochugaru
— 1 tbsp minced garlic (4-5 cloves)
— 1 tbsp white vinegar
— 1 tsp sugar (I like it less sweet, some people do more)
— 1-2 tbsp green onions
— sesame seeds to taste (optional)

#koreanradish #banchan #sidedish #easyrecipe #mealprepideas #kimchi #koreanfood

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Korean radish banchan is like kimchi’s low maintenance cousin! But takes only 20-30 minutes to make and is ready to eat immediately! Musaengchae (korean radish salad) is SUPER healthy, great for gut health, high in fiber and packed with vitamins and antioxidants. TIPS ON CHOOSING YOUR RADISH (MU): Go to an asian market and look for korean radish. If they don’t have it, substitute for daikon radish. They are in-season and taste the best in fall and winter. Look for a LONG and OVAL radish with a smooth surface without bumps! A slight GREEN GRADIENT is great. Choose one that’s not too big, not too small. TIPS ON PREPARING: Slice the radish in half first. This will make it easier to peel and chop into your thin matchsticks. MEASUREMENTS: — 1 korean radish — 2-3 tsp gochugaru — 1 tbsp minced garlic (4-5 cloves) — 1 tbsp white vinegar — 1 tsp sugar (I like it less sweet, some people do more) — 1-2 tbsp green onions — sesame seeds to taste (optional) #koreanradish #banchan #sidedish #easyrecipe #mealprepideas #kimchi #koreanfood

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