I’ve made Korean Style Marinated Eggs/Mayak Gyeran 마약계란 a couple of times before, it was divine and so addicting that I really wanted to make it again recently. This time, however, I would like to do something differently, no eggs…but sashimi raw fish!Not going to lie the idea is coming from Japanese ‘Zuke-Don’. (If you’ve…
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Speedy Kimchi Jjigae / Kimchi Stew 韓式泡菜鍋(快速版)
Kimchi Jjigae (or Kimchi Stew) is my quick fix for chili weather especially when I have a jar of kimchi in the fridge. I originally followed an easy recipe by Chef Paek Jong-Won (His YouTube link here) but then I’ve made it my way with ingredients that I can easily get from the UK’s supermarkets….
Japchae / Korean Glass Noodles Stir Fry
Japchae (or Chapchae/잡채) is one of my must order dishes when eating at Korean restaurants. (another one is sea food pancake!) I love the chewy texture of Korean style glass noodles and the taste with various ingredients (meat, vegetables, eggs…). Have heard Japchae is Korean classic dish particularly for festive days or special occasions,…
Mayak Eggs / Korean Marinated Eggs 麻藥雞蛋
*The original article was posted on 05/11/2020 and re-edited with new photos & video in 2021. The word ‘’Mayak’’ translates to ‘’illicit drugs’’ in Korean language which means Mayak egg (마약계란) is something delicious with addictive flavour. When I saw this dish online I can tell it would definitely taste good even I’ve never tried it…