Simply Healthy Korean Recipes
Definition of GIM: Laver or Dried Seaweed (Nori in Japanese)
Ever since Trader Joe’s came in to New York City, I see people eating those toasted seaweed snacks everywhere. I get them occasionally, but I usually just make them at home. I like them right off the heat – super crispy and warm. That how I’ve always eaten them.
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When I was in elementary school, my uncle owned a popular Chinese restaurant in Los Angeles that catered to Americans. My family and I were there quite often and held most of our family celebrations at the restaurant. One of my favorite dishes was Mongolian Beef. It could have been THE favorite, considering I had the dish every time I was there. I even liked the green onions in the dish. And I generally hated green onions at the time.
I don’t have much of a sweet tooth. I’m more of a carb person. But I do crave sweet stuff occasionally. When I do, I usually make my favorite gluten-free blueberry-lemon muffins. But when I’m doing a detox or a cleanse, I need something a little different. And these date-sweetened, gluten-free blueberry muffins are my go-to “detox” snack. These are truly guilt-free, so moist, and so tasty.
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Definition of GIM·BAP: Laver or Dried Seaweed (Gim) · Bap (Rice)
Gimbap always takes me to a happy place. It’s no wonder. Gimbap is commonly consumed at picnics. And understandably, it conjures up warm weather, fresh-cut grass, and fun. It makes sense since it’s very much an on-the-go food. Everything is wrapped in a neat package that can be easily be popped in your mouth. They are delicious and flavorful just the way there are. No need for sauce. No mess. No fuss. So my mom ALWAYS made sure I had plenty whenever I went on a school field trip or a picnic. Thanks mom!
I ate a ton of hummus when I in college. It was easy to make. I could dip almost anything in it for extra flavor. It was delicious. And I guess it added some much needed protein to my gummy bears/french fries/donuts diet, not that I cared much about protein at the time.
It still remains one of my favorite dips/spreads. And I have made many variations of it. I’ve made it with different types of beans, different stir-ins, and different types of flavoring sauces. But one of my favorites is the Asian-style hummus flavored with roasted garlic cloves and gochujang (Korean chili pepper paste).