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  Let's Make Kimchi with One Head of Napa Cabbage Ingredients: 1 head of napa cabbage 2/3 Korean radish (mu) 200g small green onions (jjokpa) 200g garlic chives (buchu) (To taste: 100g of water parsley, a stalk of green onion) For salting the cabbage: 1 cup (200g) coarse sea salt 1 liter of water Sweet rice paste: 1/2 cup(100ml) water 3 tablespoons sweet rice flour (If you don't have sweet rice flour,  you can add 1 cup of cooked rice) Broth: 1/2 cup(100ml) water 1 piece kelp (dashima) 1 dried anchovy (myeolchi dapo-ri) 1 piece dried pollack (hwangtae) Seasoning: 1 pear 1 apple 1 cup(200g) Korean chili powder (gochugaru) 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon minced ginger 4 tablespoons fish sauce (kanari or anchovy) 3 tablespoons salted fermented shrimp (saeujeot) 3 tablespoons plum extract (maesil-cheong) 1/3 Korean radish 3 red chili peppers (To taste: 1/2 tbsp MSG, 1 tbsp New Su...

  🌶️ How to Make Chonggak Kimchi (Ponytail Radish Kimchi) with 2kg of Young Radish If you love Korean food and want to try making your own kimchi, this is a great place to start! Today, I’ll show you how to make Chonggak Kimchi using 2kg of young radish (also known as altari-mu ). It’s fresh, spicy, and slightly sweet—perfect as a side dish or with rice. 🛒 Ingredients Main: 2kg young radish (altari-mu) 200g green onions (jjokpa) For brining: 1 cup (240ml) coarse sea salt 1 liter water Rice porridge (glue): 240ml water + 3 tbsp glutinous rice flour Or use 200g cooked rice instead Broth: 120ml water 1 piece dried kelp 1 dried pollack head 1 dried anchovy (or anchovy stock cube) Seasoning paste: 1 Korean pear 1 apple 1 onion 500ml Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) 4 tbsp minced garlic ½ tbsp minced ginger 160ml fish sauce 20ml salted shrimp (1 tbsp + 1 tsp) 2 tbsp plum syrup 6 red chili peppers 1...

  🌶️ 用2公斤小萝卜制作韩国总角泡菜（총각김치） 如果你是韩国料理的爱好者，并且想尝试自己动手做泡菜，那就从这里开始吧！今天我来分享如何用 2公斤小萝卜（알타리무） 制作美味的 总角泡菜（총각김치） 。这款泡菜爽脆微辣，还有一丝自然甜味，是吃饭时的完美小菜！ 🛒 所需材料 主料： 2公斤 小萝卜（알타리무） 200克 小葱（쪽파） 腌制用： 1杯（240ml）粗盐 1升 清水 糯米糊（粘合剂）： 240ml 清水 + 3汤匙 糯米粉 或用200克熟饭代替 高汤： 120ml 清水 一块 昆布 一块 干黄鱼头 一块 干大头鳀鱼（或用高汤块代替） 调味酱： 1个 韩国梨 1个 苹果 1个 洋葱 500ml 韩国辣椒粉（고춧가루） 4汤匙 蒜末 ½汤匙 姜末 160ml 鱼露 20ml 酱虾（1汤匙+1茶匙） 2汤匙 梅子糖浆 6个 红辣椒 味精1/2汤匙，新糖1汤匙，糖2汤匙，依个人喜好 📝 糯米糊、调料、水果等都可以提前冷冻保存，用时解冻即可。 👩‍🍳 第一步：腌制小萝卜 用刀切掉萝卜茎和根之间的周长表面以去除污垢. 修剪掉根部，清洗小萝卜并擦去泥土，清洗3次。 用手抓起粗盐，重点撒在萝卜根部，叶子和茎撒少许。 将剩下的盐加入1升水中搅拌，倒入萝卜中，覆盖腌制。 腌制2小时，中途（1小时后）翻动一次。 🔥 第二步：准备调味料 用120ml水煮昆布、黄鱼头和干鳀鱼，冷却备用。 将240ml水与3汤匙糯米粉小火加热，搅拌至粘稠糊状，冷却。 将梨、苹果、洋葱、大蒜、姜、红辣椒及所有调料和冷却的高汤一起打成糊状。海带与调味料混合后会变苦，因此只能在制作肉汤时使用。 最后将糯米糊与调味酱混合均匀. 把小葱切成4～5厘米的小段备用。根据自己的口味加入1/2汤匙味精、1汤匙新糖、2汤匙糖就很美味了。 🥬 第三步：混合完成 腌好的萝卜用清水冲洗3次，然后沥干20分钟。 可将每根萝卜切成十字四段，更方便食用。 将萝卜、调味酱和小葱一起拌匀即可。 🧊 储存小贴士 多余的酱料和食材可以冷冻保存...

If you love soft and chewy bread with a subtle hint of sweetness,  you're going to love this Honey Milk Bread ! It’s lightly sweet, has a tender bite, and the texture is so satisfying —  similar to the salted milk rolls you find at bakeries . Perfect as-is or paired with coffee or tea,  this bread is a hit for kids and adults alike! 📝 This recipe was inspired by the Korean YouTube channel 식탁일기 (Table diary). I’ve adapted and translated the method for an easy home baking experience. 🧂 Ingredients (Makes 9–12 pieces) 240g bread flour, 150g milk, 15g honey, 20g melted unsalted butter,  20g sugar, 5g salt, 4g dry yeast 👩‍🍳 How to Make Soft & Chewy Honey Milk Bread 1. Mix the wet ingredients and add flour and knead In a large bowl, mix milk, sugar, salt, melted butter, dry yeast and honey  until well combined. Add bread flour and mix with a spatula until no dry spots remain. Then knead the dough by hand. For best texture,  slap and fold  t...

 Looking for a light and cooling summer meal? Kongguksu (Korean cold soybean noodles) is a nutritious and satisfying dish made with simple ingredients like tofu and somyeon (wheat noodles). This recipe is dairy-free and perfect for anyone seeking a refreshing, healthy bowl of noodles! 🥢 What Is Kongguksu? Kongguksu (콩국수) is a traditional Korean cold noodle dish made with a savory soybean (or tofu) broth. Popular during hot summer months, it's refreshing, filling, and easy to make at home. This version uses tofu and almond milk instead of soybeans for a quick and easy shortcut without sacrificing taste. 🍜 Ingredients (1 Serving) 97g somyeon (thin wheat noodles) 150g tofu (about half a block) 190ml almond milk (or water + ice as a substitute) 1/4 tsp salt 1 tbsp peanut butter 1 tbsp stevia (or other sweetener) 1/5 cucumber (thinly sliced) 1/4 tsp black sesame seeds 👩‍🍳 How to Make Korean Soy Milk Noodles (Kongguksu) 1️⃣ Blend the broth Add ...

Fresh and Flavorful Couscous Salad – Perfect for a Light Meal or Lunch 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 3) 210g couscous, 210ml hot water (with 1 chicken stock cube), blueberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olives, basil, arugula, minced garlic, olive oil, whole grain mustard, whole dried peperoncino (a bit), balsamic vinegar, preserved lemon syrup, kiwi sauce 👉 Feel free to adjust the amount of vegetables and sauces to your liking! Add more if you prefer a tangy or richer taste. 🥗 👩‍🍳 Instructions Prepare the couscous: Combine the hot water and chicken stock cube, then pour over the couscous. Let it soak for about 5 minutes until fluffy and tender. Chop the fresh ingredients: Cut the blueberries, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, black olives, basil, and arugula into bite-sized pieces. Mince the garlic finely. Mix the salad: In a large bowl, mix the soaked couscous with the chopped vegetables. Add olive oil, minced garlic, whole grain mustard, a pinch of dried peperoncino, bal...

 Healthy Rice Paper Kimbap Recipe 🍙🥗 Looking for a light, low-carb alternative to traditional kimbap ? This Rice Paper Kimbap uses fresh vegetables and seasoned chicken breast— no sushi rice needed ! It's perfect for those on a diet or anyone wanting a healthy, satisfying meal. 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 1) 1 sheet of roasted seaweed (gim) 1 sheet of rice paper 2 eggs (for egg crepe) Cabbage, purple cabbage, carrot, cucumber Pickled radish, imitation crab sticks Seasoned chicken breast with basil and olive oil Optional sauce: Peanut Sauce : 1 tbsp natural peanut butter, 2 tbsp allulose, 1 tbsp whole grain mustard, 2 tbsp lemon juice, (optional: onion chips) Onion sauce (or any preferred dipping sauce) 🥕 Preparing the Vegetables Thinly slice all the vegetables into bite-sized strips. Use just enough to comfortably roll one kimbap—don’t overfill. Tear the imitation crab into thin pieces. Do not season the vegetables —use them fresh and ...

🍰 Nagasaki Castella Recipe｜How to Make Moist and Fluffy Japanese Castella Cake at Home Nagasaki Castella is a traditional Japanese sponge cake known for its moist, bouncy texture and rich flavor. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to make this classic Japanese Castella cake at home using a trusted recipe inspired by Youtuber J'adore. Even beginners can follow along and achieve delicious results! --- 🧾 Ingredients (for an 18cm square pan) 6 eggs( 245g egg whites,  150g egg yolks), 190g brown sugar,  55g honey,  4g salt,  210g bread flour(strong flour),  55g vegetable oil,  60g milk,  30g mirin(sweet rice wine) --- 🔥 Prepping the Oven and Cake Pan 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) for 10 minutes. 2. Line your Castella cake pan with parchment paper on the bottom and sides. Sprinkle a thin layer of sugar on the bottom (optional). 3. Sift the bread flour in advance and set aside. 4. Separate the egg yolks and whites. Place the whites in a mixing ...