Jeon refers to Korean food that is cooked slowly in a frying pan,usually lightly coated in flour and dipped in egg, but not always. You can have seafood jeon, different vegetable jeon, and a special meat pattie one that I will blog about separately.
Since I have to work most Saturdays, it's always exciting when I have the whole weekend off. I had a free Saturday coming up, so we decided take advantage of it and go on a weekend getaway.
Since I've shared with you the traditional japchae recipe here, I will also post a modified japchae recipe that is fast and simple, but still delicious and flavorful.
Japchae is probably one of the most popular Korean dishes to Koreans and non-Koreans alike. The sweet potato noodle dish is a staple at parties, birthday celebrations, and any get togethers in Korean households.
One of the reasons why I love shopping at Trader Joe's is the unexpected finding I come across now and then. You go in for milk and eggs, and you leave with a basket full of new frozen pizza or different flavor ice cream.
Although most people familiar with Korean cuisine are aware of the spicy, fiery tteokbokki, not many people are aware that the traditional tteokbokki was not spicy or red.
Besides eating at an amazing sushi restaurant, another must-do activity in Japan is spending a night in a traditional Japanese inn at an Onsen, or natural hot springs.