Meatloaf was the first iconic American dish I learned about. This glazed beauty is inspired by fluffy meatballs and Korean dumplings, and subs out the ketchup for gochujang for a deeper, more savory flavor.
Read MoreGalbi Jjim (Korean Braised Short Ribs)
Galbi jjim is a dish that’s guaranteed to light up the eyes of everyone at the table. These Korean soy sauce braised short ribs are a triple threat: super unctuous, savory, and sweet, all at the same time.
Read MoreKimchi Scallion Latkes
These kimchi scallion latkes are my take on the latkes I loved, inspired by the Korean banchan gamja bokkeum.
Read MoreCoffee Patbingsu
My dad is an absolute fanatic when it comes to patbingsu, the red bean-topped Korean shaved ice dessert—I created my special spin on the classic patbingsu by using coffee as the base for the shaved ice.
Read MoreSoy Sauce Ddukbokki
This soy sauce ddukbokki (also spelled tteokbokki) is inspired by gungjung ddukbokki, also known as royal court ddukbokki, which dates back to Korea’s Joseon dynasty. Chewy rice cakes are stir fried with beef and vegetables, becoming super savory, tender and full of flavor. It’s fantastic for a quick weeknight dinner, but I love it scaled up for a party with friends and family.
Read MoreSpicy Ddukbokki
Ddukbokki (also spelled tteokbokki) is the go-to street food in Korea, beloved by kids and adults alike. The perfect balance of heat and sweet, this rice cake dish can be amped up with a generous topping of cheese or a gooey soft-boiled egg. Once you taste it, you’ll be dreaming about these chewy, spicy logs day and night.
Read MoreL.A. Kalbi
L.A. kalbi originates from the Korean immigrant community in Los Angeles, where I grew up. These short ribs are perfect for quick grilling, resulting in tender meat that’s sweet, salty, and well-caramelized all over.
Read MoreGochujang Baby Back Ribs
My dad goes nuts over my baby back ribs. I’ve upgraded from the bottled supermarket stuff of yore to my own creation, a homemade gochujang sauce.
Read MoreBest Kimchi Carbonara
This dish is my go-to late night snack – it’s the perfect pantry meal. Everything comes together super quickly, and it’s a great way to use up the dregs of your kimchi jar.
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