Tai Mango Curry Chicken1

Thai Mango Chicken Curry

The Thai Mango Chicken Curry dish came out of my love for mangoes. They are accessible, relatively inexpensive, and available throughout the year. In season from May to late August, they provide a super fresh, enjoyable flavor. The taste is always great and the benefits of eating them are significant as they contain vitamins C, …

kimchi fried rice

Kimchi Fried Rice

Kimchi Fried Rice, or Kimchi Bokkeumbap, is a traditional Korean dish that cleverly repurposes leftover rice and kimchi. The key ingredient in this flavorful meal is kimchi itself.
This simple Korean dish stores well in the fridge for up to 5 days, especially when meatless. It’s an ideal choice for a vegetarian or vegan lunch on its own, but you can also add various proteins such as spam, bacon, beef, or tofu. For a more nutrient-dense meal, include vegetables like enoki mushrooms, zucchini, carrot, onion, and green pepper.

Korean Spinach banchan

Korean Spinach Banchan

Korean Spinach Banchan, or Sigeumchi Namul, is a classic side dish in Korean cuisine that complements various meals and presents a delightful way to enjoy spinach. With two popular variations – one featuring soy sauce or salt, and the other incorporating the spicy and tangy Korean chili paste, gochujang – this dish offers diverse flavor profiles to suit different preferences.

Soybean sprouts banchan

Soybean Sprouts Banchan

Soybean Sprouts Banchan or Kongnamul Muchim is a Korean side dish (banchan) featuring soybean sprouts. It is popular for its simplicity, nutrition, and refreshing taste. Preparation involves blanching the sprouts and seasoning with salt, sesame oil, and sometimes garlic, green onions, or sesame seeds. While some skip garlic to preserve the sprouts’ flavor, others enjoy its depth. Kongnamul Muchim pairs well with various Korean meals and is an essential component of dishes like bibimbap.