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Easy and Delicious Korean Baked Chicken

July 11, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

This page may contain affiliate links. So I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about the flavor bomb food called Korean Baked Chicken!

Korean Baked chicken with green onions and sesame seeds on a white plate.
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If you are like me, then you like FLAVOR PACKED FOODS. No bland food please! LOL

Korean Baked Chicken checks those boxes! This Korean style, spicy baked chicken recipe also couldn't be simpler to make. Bake some crispy chicken, and then baste with a yummy spicy gochujang based sauce and you're in for a delicious treat!

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Easy and Delicious Bellflower Root Side Dish

May 30, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about a fantastic Korean side dish called Bellflower Root Side Dish!

Bellflower Root Side Dish

Hands up if you are excited by BANCHAN! I have 2 hands up way up and I hope hands are going up everywhere! 😊

Banchan are the side dishes served at Korean meals. One of the most popular Korean banchan is the Bellflower Root Side Dish aka Doraji Muchim.

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Super Easy and Yummy Samgyupsal!

May 16, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

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fried pork belly on a lettuce leaf topped with ssamjang and a garlic clove
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Korean Grilled Pork Belly So Easy and Delicious!

Samgyupsal aka Grilled Pork Belly.

What could be easier?
1. Grill pork belly.
2. Place on top of a soft lettuce leaf
3. Top with ssamjang (seasoned soybean paste for meat), green chili, and garlic cloves
4. EAT!

You can use mild or spicy ssamjang, whatever works best for you. There is an assortment of ssamjang available on Amazon. If you'd like to purchase on Amazon please click here. Otherwise, you should be able to find it at your local Korean or Asian markets.

pork belly, Korean green pepper, and ssamjang

Frying Pork Belly

pieces of pork belly frying on a griddle

Pork belly is extremely fatty and greasy. I recommend that you use a griddle with a drip tray that catches the fat when frying your pork belly.

griddle with fat on it and a tray to catch the fat exposed
Griddle with drip tray

My Mom Made Me Laugh!

When I told my mom I was making grilled pork belly, she laughed and said she likes to watch videos of Korean people eating samgyupsal. She says they load up their lettuce leaves big time with the toppings and their mouths open so BIG to enjoy these! She made me laugh.

I think I'll make some more and try to emulate these Koreans. 🙂

Please try this delicious meal you will absolutely love this taste of Korea!

fried pork belly with a garlic clove on top, spicy ssamjang and lettuce leaves in the background

Some Other Recipes You May Enjoy!

Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp

Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp in a bowl with chopsticks

Korean Bok Choy Kimchi

Bok choy kimchi

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fried pork belly in a soft lettuce leaf topped with ssamjang and a garlic clove

Samgyupsal

Grace
Samgyupsal is sooo delicious! Grilled pork belly, chilis, garlic clove, and a spicy soybean paste for meat placed in a soft lettuce leaf and enjoyed immensely! This is super easy and great for a super casual meal! Enjoy this taste of Korea!
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Prep Time 4 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 19 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Korean
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Griddle with a drip tray This is preferred so that you have something for the fat to drain into.

Ingredients
  

  • 1.75 lbs sliced pork belly can use up to 2 lbs for 4 servings
  • 4 green chili peppers could use Korean green pepper, jalapeno, serrano, or whatever you fancy
  • ssamjang or spicy ssamjang use as much as you like!
  • several garlic cloves peeled
  • 1 bunch lettuce leaves soft; suggestions are romaine, green, or red leafy lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and pat dry the lettuce leaves.
  • Peel garlic cloves, and cut the green chili peppers into smallish pieces.
  • Heat your griddle to medium high. Fry your pork belly until browned on both sides. The longer you cook it the more crispy it will be so cook to your taste. You will need to fry in batches and once cooked drain on paper towels.
    pieces of pork belly frying on a griddle
  • Assemble your samgyupsal. Place a slice of pork belly on your lettuce leaf, top with some ssamjang, garlic cloves and chilis.
    fried pork belly on a lettuce leaf topped with ssamjang and a garlic clove

Notes

Once you've assembled your Samgyupsal, eat to your hearts content!  If you prefer to pile your lettuce leaves high with several slices of pork belly and the other items, it's perfectly acceptable!  However you decide to create your Samgyupsal, just enjoy this fantastic taste of Korea!!!
Keyword korean food, pork belly, pork lettuce wrap
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Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp

May 1, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about how to make Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp using a seasoning pack from JayOne Foods!

Korean Soft Tofu Broth With Shrimp in a bowl with chopsticks

JayOne Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning

The other day I went shopping at my local Asian Market here in San Antonio. My eye fell on this JayOne packet of Soft Tofu Broth Seasoning. The picture of the broth looked so enticing I just had to give this a try! I was definitely glad that I did it was delicious!

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Simple and Delicious Noodle Dish Ram-Don From the Film Parasite!

April 28, 2020 by Grace Leave a Comment

This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post is about how to make Ram-Don from the film Parasite!

Ram-Don

Parasite

Have you seen the Oscar Best Picture Winner of 2020, the Korean film Parasite?

I didn't know what this film was about before watching...however I knew that we weren't in for something "normal" because we have seen two films recently by the director Bong Joon-Ho which were NOT what we expected.

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Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

September 1, 2019 by Grace 12 Comments

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One of my favorite spicy foods is Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts!

Korean Spicy Bean Sprouts

I honestly do not know when my taste buds turned toward spicy. My belief is that that some people just have a tendency toward highly spiced foods....and my husband and I are of this tendency.

This is a good thing for our marriage! So there is generally no fighting over whether to have spicy food or not. 🙂

Korean bean sprout side dish

Korean spicy bean sprouts can be considered banchan. I almost LOVE the banchan (Korean side dishes) more than I adore the main meal itself!

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Quick and Easy Cucumber Kimchi

July 12, 2019 by Grace Leave a Comment

Cucumber kimchi with cut up cucumbers, onions, and green onions in a bowl with chopsticks laying on the bowl.

When life gives you cucumbers, make Quick and Easy Cucumber Kimchi!

A good friend of mine has an incredible green thumb! I am so fortunate to often be on the receiving end of that green thumb. The other day, she kindly brought me some amazing home grown cucumbers, chives, peppers, and perilla (sesame) leaves, which are all perfect for Korean banchan. So I'm so excited to be making some awesome Korean side dishes over the next few days!

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The BEST and Easiest Korean Bok Choy Kimchi!

May 13, 2019 by Grace 19 Comments

This page may contain affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you when you make a purchase using my link. This post raves about delicious Korean Bok Choy Kimchi!

Bok choy kimchi
Korean Bok Choy Kimchi
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I loooove Korean banchan. Banchan is actually my favorite part of a Korean meal. Give me banchan, chopsticks, and rice and I am haaapy!! 🙂 Kimchi is a banchan, and one of the best kimchi's is Bok Choy Kimchi.

Banchan are the side dishes that accompany Korean meals. They are actually an essential part of the meal. If you've ever been to a Korean restaurant, you'll know the feeling of excitement as they bring out various banchan. 🙂

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How To Make Incredible Marinated Korean Perilla Leaves!

May 7, 2019 by Grace 2 Comments

Korean Perilla leaves

All I need is a bowl of rice, some chopsticks, and marinated perilla leaves to be happy. 🙂

Korean perilla leaves, also known as sesame leaves, are a very popular banchan in Korean cuisine. Banchan, or side dishes, are an essential part of Korean meals. They are brought out in small portions, meant to be shared, and served with rice.

Korean Perilla Leaves
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Korean Zucchini Side Dish

May 3, 2019 by Grace 24 Comments

Korean Zucchini Side Dish and chopsticks

You will always have a feast for your eyes when dining in a Korean restaurant. I am always filled with anticipation to see what banchan, or Korean side dishes, are brought out to accompany the meal I've just ordered.

I almost enjoy eating the banchan more than the main course. 🙂

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Hi I’m Grace! I'm married and a mom to my fur baby, Toby, and food and travel are two of my greatest passions! Since our bank account does not allow us to travel or eat out as much as we'd like, I decided I would cook delicious meals that could give us a taste of all the places we'd like to go. My goal is to get you in the kitchen, and inspire you to cook and taste delightful meals that will transport you too. Let’s throw some actual travel in from time to time, all with an emphasis on keeping your wallet full and happy as well. Let’s get cooking and let’s start exploring!! I'm excited to be on this journey with you!!

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