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Korean cuisine: Mul-kimchi (Water Kimchi) Recipe

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Here's a recipe for Mul-kimchi (Water Kimchi), designed for an international audience: Mul-kimchi (Water Kimchi) Recipe Mul-kimchi is a refreshing and mild Korean kimchi known for its clear, briny broth. It's a great side dish, especially during warmer months. Ingredients: 1/2 head napa cabbage 1/2 Korean radish (or daikon radish) 1 cucumber 1/2 bunch green onions 5 cloves garlic 1 thumb-sized piece ginger 2 red chili peppers 1/2 cup glutinous rice paste (2 tablespoons glutinous rice flour + 1 cup water) Salt to taste 2L water Instructions: Prepare the Vegetables: Separate the napa cabbage leaves, soak them in salt water, rinse thoroughly, and drain. Thinly slice the radish and cucumber. Cut the green onions into 2-inch lengths. Thinly slice the garlic and ginger. Slice the red chili peppers diagonally. Make Glutinous Rice Paste: In a saucepan, combine the glutinous rice flour and water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens into a p...
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Korean cuisine: Dak-bokkeumtang (Korean Spicy Braised Chicken) Recipe

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Here's a recipe for Dak-bokkeumtang (Korean Spicy Braised Chicken), tailored for an international audience: Dak-bokkeumtang (Korean Spicy Braised Chicken) Recipe Dak-bokkeumtang is a flavorful and spicy Korean braised chicken dish with vegetables. It's a popular comfort food perfect for sharing. Ingredients (Serves 2-3): 1 whole chicken (about 2 lbs), cut into pieces 2 potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 1 onion, sliced 1/2 carrot, cut into chunks 1 green onion, diagonally sliced 2 green chili peppers (optional), diagonally sliced 4 cups (800ml) water Sauce Ingredients: 3 tablespoons Korean chili paste (gochujang) 2 tablespoons Korean chili powder (gochugaru) 3 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons rice wine (mirin) 1 teaspoon ginger juice or minced ginger A pinch of black pepper Instructions: Prepare the Ingredients: Clean the chicken by rinsing it under cold water and removing any excess fat. Cut the potatoes,...
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