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Korean recipes: Dongchimi radish water kimchi
Dec 16,2016
Dongchimi (동치미) is a variety of kimchi enjoyed during the winter months. The dish is comprised of a clear, savory brine, salted white radish and fragrant herbs. The c...

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Korean recipes: red bean steamed rice cake (팥시루떡)
Dec 02,2016
Red bean steamed rice cake, or pat sirutteok (팥시루떡), is one of the most familiar varieties of rice cake in Korea, and people can enjoy them at birthday parties, including...

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Korean recipes: kimchi stew (김치찌개)
Nov 25,2016
“It's so addictive, just like the kimchi stew my mother would make.” Ki Bo-bae was talking about the taste of the Olympic gold medal she won in the women’s team arc...

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Korean recipes: Chrysanthemum liquor
Nov 18,2016
“When eaten for a long time, it brightens the facial tone, lightens the body and prevents aging. It eases the inner organs by helping their movements, and makes the whole...

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Korean recipes: Chrysanthemum pancakes (국화전)
Nov 04,2016
“It has a sweet taste and is not toxic. It improves the eyesight and blood circulation in the eyes. It heals the inner organs and helps stop shedding tears when one faces...

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Korean recipes: Galbitang beef rib soup (갈비탕)
Oct 28,2016
Galbitang beef rib soup (갈비탕) is served with big chunks of beef rib in a delicious broth in a huge bowl. It's one of the unmissable dishes served for guests, especially o...

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Korean recipes: dakgalbi spicy stir-fried chicken (닭갈비)
Sep 30,2016
“Chicken has a sweet taste and warm temper, which makes the inner organ feel stable and warms the body,” said the "Dongui Bogam" (동의보감, 東醫寶鑑), one of the best-known medic...

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Korean recipes: Neobiani grilled sliced beef (너비아니)
Sep 23,2016
Bulgogi or marinated beef is one of the most popular Korean dishes. To make it, you need to marinate thinly sliced beef with a seasoning sauce and then grill it. The orig...

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Korean recipes: Songpyeon varieties across Korea, part 2
Sep 15,2016
Songpyeon can be made from ingredients other than rice. Potatoes, pumpkins and mosi or ramie leaves can also become wonderful ingredients for songpyeon. One of such varie...

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Korean recipes: Songpyeon varieties across Korea, part 1
Sep 13,2016
Songpyeon is the symbol of Chuseok, the mid-autumn harvest holiday when everything is full and abundant with joy. This half moon-shaped rice cake is one of the best-known...