Soups & Stews
Tofu Stew (Dubu-jjigae)
두부찌개
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- Tofu 1/2 block, green onion 1/2 stalk, minced garlic 1 Tbsp, a shake of chili powder, perilla oil 3 rounds, Joseon soy sauce 1 Tbsp (soup soy sauce can be used), water
Steps (summary)
- Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces and chop the green onion
- Lay the tofu in a pot and top with green onion, 1 Tbsp garlic, chili powder, 3 rounds of perilla oil, and 1 Tbsp Joseon soy sauce
- Add water to just cover the tofu slightly and boil over high heat for 5 minutes
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗
Side Dishes
Braised Radish and Steamed Perilla Leaves (Mu-jorim and Kkaennip-jjim)
무조림&깻잎찜
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- Radish 2 pieces (3cm thick), perilla leaves 1 fistful
- Sauce Cheongyang chili 1, red chilies 2, generous 3 Tbsp anchovy fish sauce, generous 2 Tbsp homemade seasoned soy sauce (*see the Homemade Seasoned Soy Sauce recipe; regular soy sauce can be used)
- Minced garlic 1/3 Tbsp, sugar 1.5 tsp, oyster sauce 1 Tbsp, water about 80ml
Steps (summary)
- Cut the radish into 1cm thick slices, quarter them, and trim into ginkgo-leaf shapes
- Mix the chopped chilies with 3 Tbsp fish sauce, 2 Tbsp seasoned soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oyster sauce, 80ml water, etc.
- Lay the radish in a pot, pour in the sauce, cover, and boil over high heat for 10 minutes
- Stack the perilla leaves 5-6 at a time on the radish and pour the remaining sauce over them
- Cover and boil on low heat for 3 minutes
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗
Rice & Noodles
Radish Rice (Mu-bap)
무밥
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- White rice 2 cups (400ml), water 350ml, radish 1.5 pieces (5cm thick), perilla oil, minced garlic 1/2 Tbsp
- Sauce green onion (white part) 1.5 stalks, minced garlic 1 Tbsp, perilla oil 2 rounds, soy sauce 5 Tbsp, chili powder 1/2 Tbsp, red chili 1/2, a shake of sesame seeds
Steps (summary)
- Soak the rice for 30 minutes and drain
- Cut the radish into thick strips
- Stir-fry 1/2 Tbsp garlic in perilla oil in a pot, then add the radish and stir-fry
- Add the rice and 350ml water, place the radish on top, and boil over high heat
- Cook on low heat for 20 minutes and let it steam for 5 minutes
- Mix the sauce with the green onion, red chili, garlic, perilla oil, and 5 Tbsp soy sauce
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗
Side Dishes
Almond Anchovy Snack (Almond Myeolchi Kkakka)
아몬드 멸치까까
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- Small dried anchovies 100g, avocado oil (cooking oil can be used), almonds 2-3 big handfuls, oligosaccharide syrup 7-8 rounds, honey 1 Tbsp
Steps (summary)
- Stir-fry the small anchovies in a dry pan and reduce the heat to low once hot
- Add the avocado oil and stir-fry
- Coarsely grind the almonds and stir-fry them with the anchovies
- Add 7-8 rounds of oligosaccharide syrup and 1 Tbsp honey, stir-fry briefly, and let sit for a moment
- When the bottom turns crisp, turn off the heat and toss
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗
Side Dishes
No-Stir-Fry Seasoned Dried Squid Strips (Jinmichae)
볶지 않는 진미채
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- White dried shredded squid 1 pack (200g), mirin 2 Tbsp, mayonnaise 1/2-1 Tbsp, sesame seeds
- Sauce generous 1 Tbsp gochujang, homemade seasoned soy sauce 2 Tbsp (*see the Homemade Seasoned Soy Sauce recipe; regular soy sauce can be used)
- Minced garlic 1 tsp, a shake of chili powder, avocado oil about 1 Tbsp, oligosaccharide syrup about 2 Tbsp, water 50ml
Steps (summary)
- Cut the dried squid into bite-sized pieces
- Put the squid and 2 Tbsp mirin in a pan and stir-fry briefly over high heat
- Turn off the heat, let it cool, then toss with 1/2-1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- Boil the sauce (1 Tbsp gochujang, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp oligosaccharide syrup, 50ml water, etc.) over medium-low heat
- When thick, turn off the heat, cool completely, toss with the squid, and sprinkle with sesame seeds
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗
Meat
Sweet Braised Pork Ribs (Dal-dal Deung-galbi-jjim)
달달 등갈비찜
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- Pork back ribs 2 packs (800g), radish 2 pieces (3cm each), carrot 1, green onion (4 white parts, 1 green part), 1 handful of chopped green onion (for garnish)
- Sauce onion 1/2, apple 1, soy sauce 2-3 Tbsp, homemade seasoned soy sauce 6 Tbsp (*see the Homemade Seasoned Soy Sauce recipe)
- Minced garlic 1.5 Tbsp, ginger 1 piece, anchovy fish sauce 1/2 Tbsp, sugar 4 tsp, mirin 2 rounds
Steps (summary)
- Cut the carrot, radish, and green onion, and cut the ribs apart along the bones
- Blanch the ribs in boiling water and rinse
- Blend the onion, apple, soy sauces, garlic, ginger, fish sauce, sugar, and mirin to make the sauce
- Put the ribs, sauce, and 500ml water in a pot and boil for 10 minutes on medium-high, then 20 minutes on low
- Add the radish, carrot, and green onion, cover, and cook 1 more hour, then top with green onion
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗
Sauces & Seasonings
Dried Shrimp Powder and Dried Pollock Powder
새우가루&황태가루
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- Small dried shrimp, shredded dried pollock
Steps (summary)
- Shrimp powder: blend the small dried shrimp in a blender until fine
- Pollock powder: tear the dried pollock into suitable pieces
- Toast the shredded pollock in a pan
- Blend the toasted pollock in a blender until fine
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗
Sauces & Seasonings
Chili Oil (Gochu-gireum)
고추기름
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- Avocado oil 250ml (cooking oil can be used), green onion (green part) 2 stalks, garlic 1 handful, chili powder 1 cup (160ml)
Steps (summary)
- Cut the green onion and crush the garlic with the flat of a knife
- Pour 250ml avocado oil into a wok and heat on low
- Stir-fry the green onion and garlic over low heat
- When the garlic is golden, add 1 cup chili powder and stir-fry briefly
- Let it cool and strain through cheesecloth or a sieve
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗
Sauces & Seasonings
Homemade Seasoned Soy Sauce (Sujae Matganjang)
수제맛간장
Ep. 311 · aired Feb 27, 2026 · 선예
Ingredients
- Apple 1, pear 1/2, carrot 1/3, green onion 2 stalks, garlic 1 handful, radish 2 pieces (each 5cm thick), soy sauce 1L, water 1L, honey 7 Tbsp, bonito flakes 1 big handful
Steps (summary)
- Peel and cut the apple, pear, carrot, and radish, and cut the green onion and score it
- Put 1L soy sauce, 1L water, the vegetables, garlic, and 7 Tbsp honey in a pot and boil on medium-low heat for 30 minutes
- Turn off the heat, put the bonito flakes in a sieve, steep for 5 minutes, and remove
Original recipe on KBS (Korean) ↗ Watch the episode on KBS ↗