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Beer + Soju = Somaek, Your New Favorite Summer Refresher

Somaek (소맥) is a popular Korean beer cocktail made with soju and beer in Korea. It is a syllabic abbreviation of two Korean words, soju (소주) and maekju (맥주, beer). Somaek is simply the combination of soju (a type of strong, Korean liquor similar to vodka) and maekju (the Korean word for beer) with a variety of ratios to make Somaek taste different while the ideal combination is up to the maker and a suggested ratio of 30% soju and 70% beer is widely accepted. It is simple to make and it goes extremely well with any type of Korean pub food or BBQ or, well, anything fried. Hope you try it out and enjoy! Gunbeh!

4 Persons 5 Min.

Korean Stir-Fried Squid

Spicy Korean stir-fried squid is a popular Korean dish that features tender pieces of squid that are stir-fried with a spicy sauce made with gochujang (Korean chili paste), soy sauce, honey, and rice wine. The dish is usually prepared with vegetables like onions, bell peppers, and green onions, and is garnished with sesame seeds and additional green onions. The spicy sauce gives the dish a bold and complex flavor with a little bit of heat, making it a popular choice for those who enjoy spicy foods. The dish is often served with steamed rice and can be enjoyed as a main dish or as a side dish with other Korean dishes.

3-4 Persons 20 Min.

Japanese Chicken Namban

Japanese Chicken Namban is a popular Japanese dish that features fried chicken pieces coated in a sweet and sour sauce. The word "namban" in Japanese means "southern barbarian," which refers to the dish's origins from Portuguese sailors who brought the dish to Japan in the 16th century. The chicken is typically marinated in a mixture of soy sauce, sake, and ginger before being coated in flour and egg and fried until golden brown. The sauce is made from vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and various vegetables such as onion, carrot, and bell pepper, which are simmered until tender and then thickened with cornstarch. The resulting dish is a perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors that complement the tender and juicy chicken. Japanese Chicken Namban is often served with steamed rice, pickled vegetables, and a sprinkle of chopped green onions on top for added flavor and texture. It's a popular dish in Japanese restaurants and is also commonly made at home.

2-3 Persons 30 Min.

Cheese Tuna Mayo Kimbap

Cheese Tuna Mayo Kimbap is a type of kimbap, a Korean dish made from cooked rice, seaweed, and various fillings. Kimbap is #1 Korean street food together with Tteobbokki, the Korean spicy rice cake! Cheese Tuna Mayo Kimbap is one of Korean's favorites among many other Kimbaps. It is filled with a mixture of canned tuna, mayonnaise, chopped green onions, salt, and black pepper, as well as shredded mozzarella cheese. The ingredients are rolled up tightly in seaweed using a bamboo mat, and then sliced into bite-sized pieces. The kimbap is often served as a snack or light meal in Korea, and can be found at many Korean restaurants and food stands.

3 Persons 20 Min.

Oyakodon (親子丼) Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl

Oyakodon is a traditional Japanese rice bowl dish made by boiling chicken in dashi seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, then pouring egg water over rice. As the name suggests, this is a Japanese-style donburi with chicken and eggs as the main ingredients. 'Oyako' means oya (parent) + ko (child), and the name was coined to mean that the parent chicken and the child egg are included. Onions and chicken are cooked in a soup made with soy sauce and bonito flakes as main ingredients, then beaten eggs and when slightly cooked, pour over rice. The key point is to pour the eggs in a completely uncooked state. If you make oyakodon with a specially designed oyakodon pan, you can make more delicious oyakodon at home!

2 Persons 15 Min.

Stir-fried fish cakes (Eomuk-bokkeum)

Eomuk bokkeum is a stir-fried fish cakes which is eaten as side dish in Korea. They are loved by anyone because it is quick and easy to prepare but still tastes great. Busan, the second largest city and the port city in Korea is famous for the most delicious fish cakes. Although thin rectangular eomuk is most commonly used type for this dish, you can generally use any type or shape for this eomuk bokkeum recipe. You can make it mild or spicy. Simply add some red chili pepper (gochugaru) to the sauce to make it spicy or just add soy sauce to make it milder.

2 Persons 10 Min.

Tteokbokki (Toppoki) - Stir-fried rice cakes, Spicy version

Tteok-bokki (떡볶이; also spelled ddukbokki) or stir-fried rice cakes is a popular Korean food made from small-sized garae-tteok (long, white, cylinder-shaped rice cakes) called tteokmyeon (떡면; "rice cake noodles") or commonly tteok-bokki-tteok (떡볶이 떡; "tteok-bokki rice cakes"). Fish cakes, boiled eggs, and scallions are some of the most commonly added ingredients. It can be seasoned with either spicy gochujang (chili paste) or non-spicy ganjang (soy sauce)-based sauce; the former being the most typical form, while the latter is less common and sometimes called gungjung-tteok-bokki (royal court tteok-bokki). Today, variations also include curry-tteok-bokki, cream sauce-tteok-bokki, jajang-tteok-bokki, seafood-tteok-bokki, galbi-tteok-bokki and so on. Tteok-bokki is commonly purchased and eaten at bunsikjip (snack bars) as well as pojangmacha (street stalls). There are also dedicated restaurants for tteok-bokki, where it is referred to as jeugseog tteok-bokki (impromptu tteok-bokki).

2 Persons 20 Min.

Stir Fried Kimchi (bokkeum Kimchi)

It is one of the home-cooked dishes that are made in Korean general households. It is very easy to make with Kimchi and taste is so good that it has been loved by all koreans for ages. When Kimchi has been stored for a long time, it becomes slightly over fermented and starts tasting a bit sour. The slightly over fermented Kimchi is the best to make stir fried Kimchi. Because this recipe uses butter to stir fry, Kimichi becomes less sour and rich with a buttery taste. It goes perfectly with rice and ramen as a side dish!

2 Persons 10 Min.

How to make delicious sushi rice

Speaking of sushi, how to make sushi rice is the most important part. Depending on the amount blended with the rice, you can make your own favorite sushi rice, such as a refreshing taste or a deep taste. In Japan, unique sushi styles are also popular such as Maki sushi and Chirashi sushi. Let's prepare various tools and make favorite sushi with your friends and family!

3-4 Persons 15 Min.

How to cook delicious rice in a pot

White rice is essential for both Japanese and Korean dishes. There is also a method of cooking rice using a microwave oven, but here we will introduce how to cook delicious rice using a familiar pot. Even if you do not have a rice cooker, you can cook rice if you have a pot and stove. Please enjoy freshly cooked hot rice!

1-4 Persons 20 Min.

Curry and rice

Curry rice which the curry born in the UK has evolved in Japan. It is a popular menu spreading spices with refreshing spicy and fragrance in the mouth. It is easy to make just by having curry rou and vegetables, meat. Also, children can easily eat using grated apples, which is also recommended for people who do not like spicy. You can choose your favorite hotness such as sweet spicy, medium spicy, spicy.

2-3 Persons 40 Min.

Japanese Rice ball

Rice balls have been popular in Japan for a long time and are also called "Omusubi" and "Nigirimeshi". I wrap my favorite items with rice and hold it in plenty of affection. It is easy to prepare for breakfast and lunch, as well as when you get a little hungry, so it is indispensable to everyday meals. With rice cooked with various ingredients, infinite rice balls can be made. Please combine variously and find a favorite dish.

2 Persons 15 Min.

Bibimbap 비빔밥 (Korean Mixed Rice With Vegetables)

Bibimbap is a simple English translation of "mixed rice". While the simplest version is a mixed rice with meat and assorted vegetables, you can, however, make endless variations to this dish depending on your preference and dietary requirements. In Korea it is also served in various ways such as in a normal bowl or a sizzling hotpot. A bit of chili paste, a fried egg on the top, sesame seeds and oil makes Bibimbap just perfect for your hungry stomach!

4 Persons 30 Min.

Kimchi Fried Rice

This super simple, yet super tasty kimchi fried rice. It needs just a few ingredients, but it’s a dish much loved by Koreans. It is also a great idea to put a fried egg on top and a bit of roasted and shredded seaweed flakes makes Kimchi fried rice so yummy! No much of preparation in advance for kimchi fried rice. If you have kimchi and a bowl of rice on hand, you are good to go to stir fry!

2-3 Persons 10 min Min.

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