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  • A Year to Learn Korean Cooking,  Home & Living,  Korean Kitchen Life,  November in South Korea

    A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Dakgalbi

    November 1, 2022 /

    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,  Home & Living,  Korean Kitchen Life,  October in South Korea

    A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Gyeran Jjim

    October 19, 2022 /
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    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…

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  • A Year to Learn Korean Cooking,  Home & Living,  Korean Kitchen Life,  October in South Korea

    A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Budae Jjigae

    October 3, 2022 /

    Today let’s learn about cooking budae jjigae (부대찌개) at home! Budae jjigae, or army base stew, is delicious meat stew in Korea. Since this dish is one of Korea’s most popular hot pots, you can find many places to try this spicy goodness, but it is even better at home! About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series 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 decided to create…

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  • A Year to Learn Korean Cooking,  Home & Living,  Korean Kitchen Life,  September in South Korea

    A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Galbi jjim

    September 1, 2022 /
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    Today let’s learn about cooking galbi jjim (갈비찜) at home! This dish is one of Korea’s most popular. More like a stew comprised of braised beef short ribs and vegetables, the sweet and savory flavor is one that will have you adding it to your regular meal rotation. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series 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 decided to create a simple…

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  • A Year to Learn Korean Cooking,  August in South Korea,  Home & Living,  Tips of Living Your Best Life

    A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Bibimbap

    August 5, 2022 /
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    Today let’s learn about cooking bibimbap 비빔밥 at home! Bibimbap is one of Korea’s most popular foods. It is a dish comprised of mixed vegetables, beef and rice. Depending upon your tastes, there are many ways to diversify this dish. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, the time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to…

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    A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Kalguksu

    July 6, 2022 /

    Today let’s learn about cooking kalguksu 칼국수 at home! This homemade noodle soup is famous during the hot and humid summer months. Depending upon your tastes, there are many ways to diversify this soup to your liking. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, the time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month…

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    A Year to Learn Korean Cooking: Samgyetang

    June 1, 2022 /
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    Today let’s learn about cooking samgyetang at home! This soup is a very popular dish that is often eaten during the hottest days of summer but is also loved for its ability to refresh your stamina. About the South of Seoul “A Year to Learn Korean Cooking’ Series Many of us live in South Korea for only a year. However, the time flies past faster than we can imagine. At South of Seoul, we decided to create a simple series that will offer 2-4 dishes to learn each month so…

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    A Year To Learn Korean Cooking: Jajangmyeon

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    February 1, 2022 /

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