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Joongs/Zhongzhi (Mandarin) - Chinese Tamales

Joongs (as it's known in Cantonese) or Zhongzhi (in Mandarin) are a Chinese wrapped dumpling. Like other dumplings they can be made with...

cyeeahn

Apr 12, 20213 min read

Zhajiangmian - Fried Sauce Noodles

Koreans have adapted this favorite Chinese noodle dish from Beijing to make Jajangmyeon. I haven't had this dish in a really long time...

chrisredthreadkitc

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Sam Jup Mien - Three Sauce Noodle

This is a dish I grew up eating and loving in Chinatown, NY. It's not on the menu in many restaurants but you can ask for it and they...

chrisredthreadkitc

Apr 8, 20212 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Ojingeo-bokkeum - Spicy Squid

This dish is found in the "sides" section but one of those dishes that if you serve with any number of other "sides" can actually make a...

chrisredthreadkitc

Apr 8, 20211 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Myeolchi doenjang-jjigae - Soybean Paste Stew with Dried Anchovies

In her description of this soup, Maangchi said that if you could master making good rice, kimchi, and doenjang-jjigae, you can "lay claim...

chrisredthreadkitc

Apr 8, 20211 min read

Rice Cake and Dumpling Beef Bone Broth Soup

When I made this soup, I was thinking I was making the tteokguk, rice cake soup, traditionally served on New Year's Day. But then I...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 25, 20212 min read

Spring Garden Startup

It's starting to warm up. I'm getting that itch to go out and get the garden ready. I know that it is still a bit early being late March...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 23, 20212 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Mul Naengmyeon

Mul Naengmyeon is one of our favorite summertime noodle dishes. Cold, thin, chewy, buckwheat noodles are served in an icy cold, vinegary...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 23, 20211 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Cabbage Kimchi

Napa cabbage kimchi is the type of kimchi most people think of when they hear the word kimchi. There are SO many different kinds! Napa...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 23, 20211 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Jajangmyeon

Jajangmyeon is another one of those dishes we usually go out to eat, like soondubu. Eating something delicious in a restaurant always...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 21, 20212 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Tteokbokki - Spicy Rice Cakes

This is one of those dishes that we see characters in K-dramas eat all the time. It's a popular street food, easily eaten as a snack or...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 19, 20211 min read

Korean BBQ - Home Edition

Another gloomy day. What better way to bring cheer than with Korean BBQ? By now you should know me and how I don't really like fussy...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 17, 20212 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Gyeranjjim - Steamed Eggs

Steamed eggs is so comforting to eat for breakfast or as a side dish. Korean steamed eggs differ in texture and preparation from Chinese...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 17, 20212 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Sagol-Gukmul-Beef Bone Broth

After looking at the recipe and seeing that it required 18 hours of boiling, I vowed to try it once but only once, the proper way. I...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 17, 20212 min read

Hot Pot!

If you haven't had hot pot, you have to try it at least once. Once you try it, you will be addicted to it! There are not really any rules...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 16, 20212 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Day 6

We were getting hit with a snowstorm so I thought a soup/stew was in order. In keeping with our Meatless Monday, I made a veggie version...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 16, 20212 min read

Learning Process - Never too old to learn...

At this point I've been writing on this blog for a few months and I've come to learn a few things about myself, what I like and don't...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 15, 20213 min read

Steamed Bao/Baozi - Roast Pork - Char Siu

Best right out of the steamer these pillowy steamed baos hide a juicy roast pork char siu filling. It is savory and sweet with the added...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 14, 20214 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Day 5

Today I made hoedeopbap again but this time with raw fish for Fish Friday. Last time I made it vegetarian with fried tofu for Meatless...

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 12, 20212 min read

Cookbook Challenge - Day 4

Today was bibimbap which means mixed cooked rice. Maangchi's version had a LOT of stuff, much more than I usually put in when I make it....

chrisredthreadkitc

Mar 11, 20212 min read