Author: Simple Korean Table
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Bulgogi – Sweet & Savory Korean Beef Stir-Fry
🧡 A Taste of My Childhood, Made for Today Growing up in Korea, bulgogi (불고기) wasn’t something we had every day—but when we did, it felt like the whole house knew. The sweet, savory scent of soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil would drift from the kitchen, and I’d run in just to sneak a… Read more
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Japchae Recipe – Korean Glass Noodles with Beef and Mushrooms
A Taste of Celebration That Became an Everyday Comfort Growing up in Korea, japchae (잡채) wasn’t an everyday meal—it was a special meal. It showed up at birthday parties, weddings, and holidays like Chuseok and Seollal, glistening on a large platter in the center of a bustling table. My mom always made a big batch… Read more
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Gcova Style Korean Yangnyeom Chicken
The Kind of Chicken I’d Wait in Line For When I lived in Korea, there was a tiny Gcova shop just down the street from my apartment. The smell of garlic, soy, and chili would fill the night air, and you’d always see people standing around in slippers or under umbrellas, waiting for their takeout.… Read more
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Donggeurangttaeng Recipe– Korean Meat Patties That Taste Like Home
Donggeurangttaeng Recipe – A Taste of Korean Holidays on One Plate Every Korean family has that one dish that instantly brings them back to their childhood dining table. For me, it’s donggeurangttaeng (동그랑땡) — small, round meat patties that my mom would pan-fry by the dozen during the Chuseok and Seollal holidays. The sizzle of… Read more