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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Mandu Jeongol
Today let’s learn about cooking mandu jeongol (만두 전골) at home! Mandu jeongol is a delicious Korean hot pot consisting of steamed dumplings (mandu 만두), various vegetables, meat, and broth all cooked together in a pot. This delightful hot pot is super easy to assemble and is a popular comfort food in Korea. About the South of Seoul ‘A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series If you are familiar with the series, skip ahead to learn more about jeongols. Many of us live in South Korea for only a year.…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Tteokguk
Today let’s learn about cooking tteokguk 떡국 at home! This rice cake soup is a traditional dish Koreans eat to greet the Lunar New Year (Seollal 설날). However, this is delicious comfort food for any time of the year. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series If you are familiar with this series, skip ahead to the goodness of Tteokguk. Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Jjimdak
Today let’s learn about cooking jjimdak 찜닭 at home! This flavorful braised chicken dish is easy to make and might become a favorite to add to your meal planning. This savory, sweet, spicy chicken dish has the perfect balance of flavors. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series If you are familiar with this series, skip ahead to the goodness of Jjimdak. Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking, Culture & Community, November in South Korea, SOS Seasonal Pyeongtaek Guide: Fall
Gimjang with Sue in Review
South of Seoul’s first Gimjang event was a huge success and it was our favorite event so far. Sue was absolutely amazing and the kimchi was fantastic. The Attendees Over twenty guests including men, women, and children showed up for Gimjang with Sue 2022 sponsored by South of Seoul. Despite the fact that the event occurred over two days and included a lot of uncomfortable, physically tiring work, everyone tackled different tasks with enthusiasm, humor, kindness, and joy. Saturday: Day 1 Gimjang started at 8:00 am on Saturday. During the…
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December in South Korea, February in South Korea, Home Life & Maintenance Tips, January in South Korea, SOS South Korean Seasonal Guide: Winter
Winterize Your Korean Home
When the weather drops below freezing outside, you need to prepare for the cold in and winterize your Korean home. Listen to the BlogCast Don’t want to read? Listen to the South of Seoul BlogCast which provides accessible content through the use of AI technology. We don’t have time to read each article but we do our best to make more of our content accessible. If you would like to join our Accessibility Team apply to volunteer with South of Seoul. Please note that the pronunciation of some Korean words may be inaccurate…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Yukgaejang
Today let’s learn about cooking yukgaejang 육개장 at home! Yukgaejang is a filling spicy beef soup that includes scallions and vegetables. This delicious soup is one you will want to make in large batches to have during the cold, winter day. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series If you are familiar with this series, skip ahead to the goodness of Yukgaejang. Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of…
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Gimjang Planning Logistics
You’ve been invited to a home Kimjang. Now what? Preparing for your first Kimjang can feel nerve-wracking. Let’s talk about how to prepare and what to expect. Having a general idea of what you are getting into can help the day go a bit smoother for everyone. What is Jeong (정) In order to fully understand Gimjang (Kimjang/김장) you may want to study the Korean concept of Jeong (정). Jeong explains the deep feelings and connection that come from going through life together. The concept of Jeong includes both the…
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7 Nostalgic Korean Snacks to Try
Have you ever wondered which nostalgic Korean snacks to try? Let me show you my favorite Korean snacks from growing up here in Korea. How I Discovered These Nostalgic Korean Snacks to Try Born and raised here in South Korea, I grew up exposed to a lot of different kinds of sweets and snacks – some traditional and some modern. In my free time, one of the things I like to do is go to the grocery stores or convenience stores to see what new kinds of snacks are out. …
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Dakgalbi
Today let’s learn about cooking dakgalbi (닭갈비) at home! Dakgalbi is a fabulous stir-fried chicken dish with with a gochujang-based sauce that often includes cabbage, sweet potatoes, rice cake (tteok 떡 ), scallions and other ingredients. You can enjoy this at your favorite restaurant. However this is a great dish to prepare ahead and cook directly on your table in front of your family or guests! About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However,…
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A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Gyeran Jjim
Today let’s learn about cooking gyeran jjim 계란찜 at home! Gyeran jjim, or Korean steamed egg, is a deliciously silky, fluffy egg souffle-style side dish. This dish is a popular option for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year and we want to learn how to make Korean food. However, time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that…
