Food articles that feature 'Korean'

Last Thursday, Speedy and I were at the market. There was one stall selling premature chicken eggs (if we had left the house earlier, there would have been more stalls selling them but these things sell like hot cakes and I was … (more...)

Among all the cuisines of East and Southeast Asia, the one I am most unfamiliar with is Korean cuisine. Ironic, in a way, considering how many Korean groceries and restaurants have sprouted all over the country -- not just in … (more...)

It all started with the Korean scallion and seafood pancake (haemul pajeon) that we had at a Korean restaurant in Shangri-La Plaza last year. I was intrigued by the unique texture of the pancake and when I chanced upon a bag of … (more...)

For a background on why and how I came to buy this bag of Korean pancake mix, click here. That link also contains information about where I bought it. The thing is, after this bag of Korean pancake mix had been sitting in the … (more...)

We were at the Shangri-la Plaza a few months ago, we had just come out of the movie house and we wanted dinner. Tired of the same-old, same-old restaurants that we have been frequenting forever, we decided to go Korean. None of … (more...)

Edible seaweeds are found in many Asian dishes. Probably the most well known is nori which is dried and formed into sheets used for making sushi and maki. But there are so many other edible seaweeds -- in fact, when we were in … (more...)

Two weeks ago, my husband and I went to the Dapitan Street flea market for a little shopping. If you haven't heard, Dapitan is a haven for bargain shoppers. Everything from furniture to Christmas wreaths can be found there. But … (more...)

This is an updated version of a recipe originally published on August 9, 2005. I've often been asked, mostly by Filipinos based abroad who intend to vacation in the country, to suggest restaurants where they can take their … (more...)

From the various recipes of japchae that I have read, spinach appears to be a traditional ingredient. But my first japchae experience not only included spinach but some yellow beans and string beans as well. Ergo, I figured it … (more...)

My daughter, Sam, takes figure skating lessons at SM Megamall on Sunday mornings. We would get at table at the adjacent Food Court where we could watch her skate and order food. If we're planning on going shopping or seeing a … (more...)