Curried Coconut Chicken
Tweet2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 teaspoon salt and pepper, or to taste1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil2 tablespoons curry powder1/2 onion, thinly sliced2...
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TweetBefore I arrived, I thought that one of the biggest problems that I would encounter is the food. I never knew what kimchi was and I assumed that Koreans eat love eating raw food like sushi, which...
View ArticleSouthwest Eggrolls
Tweet2 T oil1 chicken breast1/2 green onion (1/4 inch dice)1/2 red bell pepper, diced small1/3 C corn kernals1/4 C canned black beans, rinsed and drained1/2 C fresh chopped spinach2 T diced jalapeno (I...
View ArticleFiesta Soup
Tweet6-8 C water2 bouillon cubes2 chicken breasts1 large carrot, diced1 large onion, diced2 green onions, sliced2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained (home plus)1 can corn2 cans diced tomatoes with...
View ArticleChicken n' Dumpling Soup
TweetSoup:1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces 6 cups chicken broth 1/2 bunch thyme 1 bay leaf Dumplings: 2 cups all-purpose flour Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 cup...
View ArticleAlfredo Giardino
TweetAlfredo Giardino (Garden Alfredo) Serves 48 oz fettuccine noodles1 Tbs olive oil1 zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced1 yellow squash, quartered lengthwise and sliced1 red bell pepper, diced8...
View ArticleChicken and Cheddar Dumplings
TweetSoup: 2 chicken breasts/cooked and shredded (or shred meat from small rotisserie chicken)2 small onions/diced2-3 cloves garlic/minced2 medium carrots/diced3-4 Tbs butter2 bouillon cubes2 tsp...
View Article10 Ways to Eat Ramen for Dinner
Tweetimage courtesy babble.com1. Veggie Ramen (pictured above) . Toss a tablespoon of butter into a skillet. Add 2 tablespoons each of thinly-sliced carrots, frozen green beans, frozen white corn, and...
View ArticleTangy Tumeric Chicken Wraps
Tweetimage courtesy allrecipes1 c plain yogurt1/2 onion, chopped2 Tbsp lemon juice1 Tbsp ground turmeric1/4 tsp ground cumin1/2 tsp paprika1/2 tsp salt1/8 tsp ground ginger1/8 tsp cayenne pepperground...
View ArticleChicken Boo
TweetSaw this large standing banner for a chicken place in Hongdae.Immediately thought about Chicken Boo from Animaniacs.CuteinKorea.comWelcome to my blog about Korea!My name is Elle and I am an...
View ArticleChicken Stir Fry
Tweetimage courtesy google2 Chicken breasts 3 T cornstarch2 T soy sauce1/2 tsp ground ginger1 tsp garlic powder2 T sesame seeds1 T chili powder (Korean or American) 3 T cooking oil, divided2 C...
View ArticleOlive Garden Recipes!!!!
TweetOverseas? Craving Olive Garden? Now you can make your very own with the authentic recipes! Of course you may have to make substitutions, omissions, or get creative with some of the preparation...
View ArticleYou don’t want to see my ‘Casablanca is closed!?’ face. *Sandwich Love*
TweetIf you’re reading this while considering a move to Korea to teach and live in Asia I can assure you you’re on to something amazing. A year in Korea was just what I needed and I can not recommend...
View ArticleCurried Chicken with Creamy Veggie Puree
TweetI sort of have a love hate relationship with chicken.It’s one of those foods that is usually safe to get when you eat out, and is pretty readily available, both positives. Also, it fits into my...
View ArticleConvenience Foods- Korean Bodybuilding Chicken
TweetLast year, I worked at an English Hagwon, which is a Korean private study academy. Students here go to these academies after they’ve finished their regular school day. They take classes like...
View ArticleDaegu Chicken and Beer Festival 대구 치맥 페스티벌
TweetThere are countless festivals for every season in Korea, but some of them stand out more than others. When I first heard that there was a chicken and beer festival I knew I had to go! We only live...
View ArticleLate Night Revelations on Korea Made Over GS25 Sandwiches
TweetIgnorance breeds contempt. It seems obvious (and sounds like something I’ve heard before), yet when you’re away from your “normal” lifestyle, it can be easy to keep thinking in the way you’ve been...
View Article20 Scrumptious and (sometimes) Strange Korean Meals
TweetOk, so I’ve spoken before about my ‘Top 20 Weird and Wonderful Korean Snacks’ which I’ve had the joy of trying while living in Korea. Now I think it’s the time to look at Korean meals, which I’m...
View ArticleThe Best Night At The Beastro
TweetDelicious food, good service, weird cocktails and free wine? Yes please. Where do you go to get these things? The Beastro Restaurant in Seoul, my new favourite place.I’ve already written about the...
View ArticleJjim dalk (찜닭) literally means “steamed chicken,” but it’s...
TweetJjim dalk (찜닭) literally means “steamed chicken,” but it’s kind of misleading as the chicken is broiled rather than steamed. I’ve been told it’s a food to eat while drinking, but I like eating it...
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