Tag Archives for Seaweed

Bulgogi Gimbap

I try to make a lot of banchan (Korean side dishes) on the weekends. During the week, I can just eat them cold right out the fridge with some steamed rice that’s always waiting for me in my trusty rice … Continue reading

08. February 2013 by gomo
Categories: Beef, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Korean Food, Main Dish | Tags: , , , , | 12 comments

Roasted or Toasted Seaweed Snacks (Gim)

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 … Continue reading

31. August 2012 by gomo
Categories: Appetizer, Banchan, Dairy-Free, Dessert/Snack, Gluten-Free, Korean Food, Side Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tags: , , | 50 comments

Vegetable Gimbap/Kimbap

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 … Continue reading

09. August 2012 by gomo
Categories: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grains, Korean Food, Main Dish, Vegan, Vegetarian | Tags: , , , , , | 7 comments

Miyeok Juk – Korean Sea Vegetable Porridge

Why not serve something unconventional for Mother’s Day? Something with significance and meaning, albeit from another culture? Miyeok (sea vegetables or seaweed) is a food/ingredient that evokes mothers or motherhood in Korea. In Korea, most postpartum women – maybe almost … Continue reading

09. May 2012 by gomo
Categories: Appetizer, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Grains, Korean Food, Main Dish, Soups/Stew | Tags: , , , , , , , | 2 comments

Miyeok Guk for the Soul (Korean Seaweed Soup)

Growing up, I didn’t get chicken noodle soup for colds and other ailments. I got Miyeok Guk, sometimes Samgaetang (soup with cornish game hen stuffed with sweet rice), but mostly Miyeok Guk. Miyeok (seaweed) is rich in minerals and phytonutrients … Continue reading

10. September 2011 by gomo
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