Monthly Archives for August 2011
Kongnamul Muchim (Korean Soybean Sprouts Banchan)
I was not a fan of Kongnamul Muchim (Korean Soybean Sprouts Banchan/Side Dish) when I was young. I hated beans of any and all kinds. I couldn’t stand the taste, texture, and the smell of them. In fact, I used … Continue reading
Shigumchi Namul (Korean Seasoned Spinach)
Shigumchi Namul or Sigumchi Namul is an integral part of many popular Korean dishes. Yes; you can most certainly serve it on its own as a respectable banchan (side dish). But Shigumchi Namul is much more than that. You can … Continue reading
Sukju Namul Muchim (Korean Seasoned Mung Bean Sprouts)
All those side dishes you get when you eat at a Korean restaurant? Those dishes, along with the seemingly infinite number of other Korean side dishes, are collectively called banchan. And many of those banchan are used to make traditional … Continue reading
No-Cook Vegan Bibimbap
It’s been so sweltering hot in NYC lately. I just can’t bear to cook anything over a hot stove top. Hmm… I look in my fridge and see that I have carrots, leftover Oi Sangche, romaine, and avocado. And I … Continue reading
Oi Sangche (Seasoned Sliced Cucumbers)
I grew up in a traditional Korean household where a “proper” Korean meal was served every night at dinner. This consisted of a main dish, usually animal protein, and many side dishes, referred to as banchan. One of my favorite … Continue reading
