Korean Oi-muchim, Spicy Cucumber Salad
Oi-muchim is a crisp, refreshing salad of cucumbers tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing. It comes together in 10 minutes and is the perfect cool partner for
Oi-muchim is a crisp, refreshing salad of cucumbers tossed in a tangy, spicy dressing. It comes together in 10 minutes and is the perfect cool partner for
Hodu-gwaja are bite-size, walnut-shaped cakes with a piece of walnut baked inside, sold warm in paper bags at train stations and highway rest stops. This k
Musaengchae is a bright red salad of thinly shredded radish tossed in chili flakes, garlic and a little vinegar. It is crunchy, tangy and slightly sweet, a
Yakgwa are traditional flower-shaped cookies soaked in a sweet, ginger-scented syrup. They have recently become trendy again in Korean bakeries. This keto
Geotjeori is fresh, unfermented kimchi: tender napa cabbage leaves tossed in a spicy, garlicky dressing and eaten right away. It has all the bold flavor of
Dasik are small, beautiful pressed sweets served with tea, stamped with patterns of flowers and good-luck symbols. Black and white sesame dasik are made by
Bungeoppang are crisp, fish-shaped little waffles with a warm, sweet filling, sold from street carts all winter long. Traditionally they hold sweet red bea
Pa-muchim is a heap of finely shredded scallions tossed in a spicy, tangy dressing. At Korean barbecue restaurants it is served alongside grilled pork and
Sujeonggwa is a cold, spiced punch of cinnamon and ginger, traditionally served at the end of holiday meals as a refreshing digestive. It is warm and spicy
This Korean cafe-style salad tops crisp greens and vegetables with cubes of golden pan-fried tofu and a creamy, nutty sesame dressing. It is light but fill