Seafood Pancakes(해물파전), the spring onions and the three amigos

 

 My friend Lily called me the other day and asked if I can post the recipe for Korean seafood pancakes. Her 17 year old son, who is fighting with a cancer, is craving for this pancakes and she would like to know how to make it. I am thrilled to introduce this dish for anyone who loves seafood and spring onions. Lily, this one is especially for you and Alex!

This is traditional Korean afternoon snacks on the rainy days. Why rainy days? I don't know exactly why but if you ask any Koreans what dish they are craving most on those rainy days, I promise you that 9 out of 10 will answer for this dish. Who could resist greasy, yummy, fried fritters? Its glorious Korean name is "Haemul Pajeon" (해물 파전,  seafood pancakes or fritters). It basically is a pancake/fritter with any type of shellfish and spring onion batter fried in oil. If you are seafood lover this dish will throw you up in the heaven. I promise!

When Chicken Marries Tofu, many awesome mini patties

 Who knew chicken can marry tofu and they can create such a fine family? They are perfect for each other and produce wonderfully flavored dish with awesome texture. Their kids can be quite versatile. They can serve you as appetizer, a meal with rice, or even as chicken tofu burger with bun. What's your choice?

Bean sprout salad, simple & easy

 Bean sprout (콩나물, kong-na-mul) is perhaps the most common side dish you see at Korean restaurant or any Korean home dinner table. They are cheap, healthy, and very easy to prepare. This dish can go with any meal. Don't limit on just Korean dinner only. Bring on Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese or Ethiopian. These skinny yellow guys are sure to please you. They are full of Vitamin A and C plus protein. What vegetable can you get a good amount of Protein? I can't think of any right now. So grab a bag of these sprouts from your grocery store and let's eat healthy.

Japchae, the famous Korean noodle dish

Okay, I am nervous right now. This is my very first blog posting and I don't think anybody will find this or read this posting but why am I still nervous? Would you allow me to go and grab plateful of Japchae and I will continue to write this down as I am eating....?

Japchae (잡채) is perhaps the most famous Korean noodle dish. It is a must for any banquet or feast table. You can eat this dish alone or with some rice. This can be a great vegetarian dish as well if yo omit the beef. The key to making flavorful Japchae is seasoning each ingredient separately. Let me show you how you can make this beautiful dish to impress your significant others. Are you ready?