Korea's Healthy Table

  Intro Paragraph :  Tteokguk is a rice cake soup traditionally eaten on Lunar New Year. Learn its meaning and how to cook it from scratch in this English-friendly recipe. Tteokguk 🍲 Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup) Recipe & Nutrition 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅  Main Ingredients Korean rice cakes (tteok)  – 200g (sliced, preferably for soup) Beef (brisket or rib-eye)  – 100g (thinly sliced) Egg  – 1 (beaten, for garnish) Garlic  – 2 cloves (minced) Green onions  – 2 stalks (chopped) Korean soy sauce  – 2 tbsp Sesame oil  – 1 tbsp ✅  Soup Base Water  – 1.5L (6 cups) Salt  – to taste Black pepper  – to taste 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Broth In a large pot, add  water  and bring it to a boil. Add the  beef  and cook for about  10 minutes , removing any scum that rises to the top. Once the beef is tender, remove it from the broth, and thinly slice it. 2️⃣ Prepare the ...

Intro Paragraph :  Agujjim is a spicy steamed monkfish dish packed with veggies and flavor. In this post, we’ll show you how to make it the Korean way, in English. Agujjim 🐟 Agujjim (Korean Spicy Steamed Fish) Recipe & Nutrition 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Anglerfish (agui) – 500g (cut into pieces, bones removed) Tofu – 200g (cubed) Korean radish (mu) – 1/2 cup (sliced) Zucchini – 1/2 medium (sliced) Shiitake mushrooms – 1/2 cup (sliced) Garlic – 4 cloves (minced) Green onions – 2 stalks (chopped) Chili peppers – 2 (sliced, optional for extra spice) ✅ Seasoning & Sauce Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) – 2 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – 1 tbsp Soy sauce – 3 tbsp Sesame oil – 1 tbsp Sugar – 1 tsp Rice wine (mirin) – 1 tbsp Salt – to taste Water – 1.5L (6 cups) 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Fish and Vegetables Cut the anglerfish into bite-sized pieces...

  Intro Paragraph : Eel Gui is grilled eel, savory and slightly sweet, often served in Korean BBQ. Learn how to prepare this delicacy with an English step-by-step recipe. Grilled Eel  🐟 Eel Gui (Grilled Eel) Recipe & Nutrition Stamina health food enjoyed with marinade or grilled salt 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Fresh eel (unagi or saltwater eel) – 2 medium fillets (or 2 whole eels) Soy sauce – 3 tbsp Sugar – 2 tbsp Mirin (sweet rice wine) – 2 tbsp Sake – 2 tbsp Garlic – 2 cloves (minced) Sesame oil – 1 tsp Ginger – 1 small piece (sliced thinly, optional) ✅ Garnish Sesame seeds – 1 tsp Chopped green onions – 1 stalk 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Eel If using whole eel, clean and fillet the eel, removing any bones. If using pre-filleted eel, rinse lightly and pat dry. 2️⃣ Make the Marinade In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, sugar, mirin, sake, minced garlic , and sesame oil . ...

 Intro Paragraph : Haemul Pajeon is a seafood pancake that’s crispy and flavorful. Follow this easy English recipe to recreate a Korean restaurant favorite at home. Haemul Pajeon  🥞 Haemul Pajeon (Korean Seafood Pancake) Recipe & Nutrition A crispy pancake with plenty of seafood and green onions 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Green onions (scallions) – 6-8 stalks (cut into 2-inch lengths) Mixed seafood (shrimp, squid, clams, etc.) – 1 cup (roughly chopped) All-purpose flour – 1 cup Rice flour – 2 tbsp (optional for extra crispiness) Water – 1 cup Egg – 1 (beaten) Garlic – 2 cloves (minced) Salt – to taste Black pepper – to taste ✅ Dipping Sauce Soy sauce – 2 tbsp Sesame oil – 1 tsp Rice vinegar – 1 tsp Chili flakes (gochugaru) – 1/2 tsp (optional for spice) 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Batter In a large bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, rice flour (optional), wat...

Intro Paragraph : Dongtae Jjigae is a pollock stew that’s great for cold days. This post will guide you in making this spicy and satisfying dish with clear English steps. Dongtae Jjigae 🍲 Dongtae Jjigae (Korean Pollock Stew) Recipe & Nutrition stew cooked with pollack (frozen pollack) 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Frozen or fresh pollock (dongtae) – 300g (cut into pieces) Tofu – 200g (cubed) Kimchi – 1/2 cup (chopped, optional for extra flavor) Zucchini – 1/2 medium (sliced) Korean radish (mu) – 100g (thinly sliced) Green onions – 2 stalks (chopped) Garlic – 3 cloves (minced) Chili peppers – 2 (sliced, optional for extra spice) ✅ Seasoning & Soup Base Water – 1.5L (6 cups) Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) – 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – 1 tbsp Soy sauce – 2 tbsp Salt – to taste Sesame oil – 1 tbsp 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Soup Base In a large pot, add...

 Intro Paragraph : Yukgaejang is a spicy beef soup that’s hearty and full of shredded meat and vegetables. Learn how to prepare this warm Korean dish in English. Yukgaejang  🍲 Yukgaejang (Korean Spicy Beef Soup) Recipe & Nutrition a spicy soup cooked with beef, green onions, and bracken 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Beef brisket (or shank) – 300g (sliced into thin strips) Shiitake mushrooms – 1/2 cup (sliced) Bean sprouts – 1 cup Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) – 1-2 tbsp (adjust for spice preference) Garlic – 4 cloves (minced) Green onions – 2 stalks (chopped) Korean mustard greens (or spinach) – 1 cup (optional, but traditional) Egg – 1 (boiled and sliced, for garnish) ✅ Seasoning & Soup Base Soy sauce – 3 tbsp Sesame oil – 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) – 1 tbsp Salt – to taste Black pepper – to taste Water – 1.5L (6 cups) 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the ...

Intro Paragraph : Pajeon is a crispy pancake filled with scallions, great as a snack or appetizer. Let’s make it together with easy English instructions. 🥞 Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake) Recipe & Nutrition Korean pancake with green onion and seafood in the dough 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Green onions (scallions) – 6-8 stalks (cut into 2-inch lengths) All-purpose flour – 1 cup Rice flour – 2 tbsp (optional for crispiness) Water – 1 cup Egg – 1 (beaten) Soy sauce – 1 tbsp (for dipping sauce) Sesame oil – 1 tbsp (for dipping sauce) ✅ Additional Ingredients Prawns (optional) – 4-5 (peeled and chopped) Squid (optional) – 1 small (sliced into thin rings) Salt – to taste Black pepper – to taste Vegetable oil – for frying 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Batter In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, rice flour (if using), water, and beaten egg . Mix until smooth, and season with sa...

 Intro Paragraph : Sundaeguk is a savory soup made with Korean blood sausage. This post explains its unique flavors and shows you how to make it with clear English steps. Sundaeguk 🍲 Sundaeguk (Korean Blood Sausage Soup) Recipe & Nutrition a savory soup dish with sundae and pork intestines 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Sundae (Korean blood sausage) – 2-3 links (sliced into pieces) Pork bones – 500g (for broth) Tofu – 200g (cubed) Garlic – 3 cloves (minced) Green onion – 2 stalks (chopped) Kimchi (optional) – 1/4 cup (chopped, optional for added flavor) ✅ Seasoning & Soup Base Water – 1.5L (6 cups) Salt – to taste Soy sauce – 1 tbsp Sesame oil – 1 tbsp Black pepper – to taste 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Broth In a large pot, add pork bones and water . Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours to make a rich broth. 2️⃣ Add the Sundae and Tofu After...

 Intro Paragraph : Budae Jjigae combines Korean flavors with Western ingredients like spam and sausages. Discover the story and recipe behind this fusion stew in English. Budae Jjigae  🍲 Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew) Recipe & Nutrition fusion stew with ham, sausage, ramen, kimchi, etc 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Spam or other processed meat (sausage, ham) – 200g (cut into slices) Tofu – 200g (cut into cubes) Kimchi – 1/2 cup (chopped) Instant noodles – 1 pack (optional) Potatoes – 1 medium (sliced thin) Onion – 1 small (sliced) Green onion – 1 stalk (chopped) Garlic – 2 cloves (minced) Water or beef broth – 1.5L (6 cups) ✅ Seasoning & Soup Base Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) – 1 tbsp Soy sauce – 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – 1 tbsp (optional for extra heat) Salt – to taste Black pepper – to taste 👩‍🍳 2. Cooking Instructions 1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients Cut the...

 Intro Paragraph : Dakgalbi is spicy chicken stir-fried with vegetables, a favorite in Korean homes and restaurants. Let’s cook this vibrant dish together in English. Dakgalbi  🍗 Dakgalbi (Korean Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken) Recipe & Nutrition Chuncheon's representative food that stir-fry seasoned chicken and vegetables on an iron plate 🥢 1. Ingredients (Serves 2-3) ✅ Main Ingredients Boneless chicken thighs – 500g (cut into bite-sized pieces) Sweet potato – 1 medium (peeled and sliced into thin rounds) Cabbage – 1/4 head (chopped) Carrot – 1/2 (julienned) Onion – 1 medium (sliced) Green onion – 2 stalks (chopped) Garlic – 3 cloves (minced) Sesame oil – 1 tbsp Sesame seeds – 1 tsp (for garnish) ✅ Marinade Gochujang (Korean chili paste) – 2 tbsp Soy sauce – 2 tbsp Sugar – 1 tbsp Rice wine or mirin – 1 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – 1 tbsp (optional for extra heat) Minced garlic – 1 tbsp Black pepper...