Fermented Food Adventures & Recipes
This is another banchan (small side dish served with Korean main dishes) I just love. It starts out as a kind of faux kimchi, which are popular in Korean cuisine, involving use of many typical kimchi ingredients, but immediately eaten or refrigerated rather than fermented. That said, it has a […]
Persimmon isn’t the most popular fruit, but for those in the know, this seasonal delight is a real treat. As there are so many varieties of persimmon, and some are more fickle than others as far as proper ripeness and edibility of peel are concerned, I used the Fuyu variety […]
Pickled Korean radishes are a delight! They are crisp and refreshing, a perfect balance of sweet, salty, sour and crunchy. They are often served with Korean fried chicken (hence the name Chicken Mu, or Chicken Radish), but I’ve often had them served to me as banchan (small side dish) for […]
Lobster salad is a decadent and delicious food you should try. I am a seafood salad fan in general (crab, shrimp, tuna, etc.) and although I know it’s not for everyone, I think lobster reigns supreme among them all. Pile it high on a toasted croissant (or just some good […]
This delicious hot sauce is also super versatile. You could have it on ribs, burgers, chicken (hello wings!), in stir fries, and more. But it’s also simply divine on top of some vanilla (or berry) ice cream. Beware that one is dangerously addictive. The other fun part of this recipe […]
This is mostly a pickling & fermenting blog, but sometimes I feel the need to post other recipes I’ve developed if I think they’re just that good. I’ve been making pumpkin muffins for years and little by little have tweaked the recipe to become what I think is a contender […]
Although chayote originated in the region of Mexico & Honduras, it has swept Asia by storm in recent years. It is frequently referred to as choko in many Asian countries. I have loved and been making both Korean (jangajji) & Japanese (shoyuzuke) style soy sauce pickles for a while and […]
Muhammara is like a fancy, lesser known cousin to hummus and baba ganoush. It likely originated in Aleppo, Syria, but is used all over the Levant. It has a lot of ingredients but they’re perfectly balanced to create a distinct and absolutely delicious flavor. Once you go muhammara, you may […]
Isn’t it great when something really healthy also happens to be delicious? Mung bean srouts on their own may be pretty bland, but with this preparation popular in Korea, you’ll have yourself a crunchy, tasty, and in this case spicy side dish to go with your Korean barbecue or really […]
There are so many amazing vegetarian Indian dishes using paneer cheese as the protein. Probably the first one I can remember ever having is Palak Paneer (literally “Spinach Cheese”). It’s always been one I loved, for its deeply spiced and layered flavor. I also enjoy the comforting texture of this […]