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Yoon Yi-ryeon's Dubu Doenjang Jjabagi

A highly addictive gang-doenjang jjageuli made by stir-frying crumbled tofu and assorted vegetables in doenjang until just covered with liquid, perfect for mixing into rice.

20 minVery easyside dish
tofularge green oniononioncheongyang chili peppershiitake mushrooms
super simplerice thiefhealthy

Yoon Yi-ryeon's Spinach Namul

A unique namul dressed in a refined hansik style, combining sweet winter spinach with savory doenjang and nutty peanut powder.

15 minVery easyside dish
spinachdoenjangminced garlicmaesil extractsesame oil
savoryunique dishbasic side dish

Yoon Yi-ryeon's Garlic Chive, Tofu, and Roasted Seaweed Muchim

A super-simple, healthy namul made by lightly blanching garlic chives and mixing them with drained tofu and torn roasted seaweed for added nuttiness and savory depth.

15 minVery easyside dish
garlic chivestofuroasted seaweedgarlicfermented anchovy sauce
super simpleminimalist foodhealthy

Yoon Yi-ryeon's Spicy Beef and Chili Pepper Jang

An addictive, all-purpose side dish of ground beef and spicy cheongyang chili peppers simmered down in fermented anchovy sauce and soy sauce seasoning

20 minEasyside dish
ground beefcheongyang chili pepperJin-ganjangsesame oilminced garlic
spicyrice thiefall-purpose sauce

Aha Bujang's Spicy Stir-fried Korean fish cake (eomuk)

A chewy, spicy, sweet-and-salty stir-fried Korean fish cake (eomuk) made by adding water and reducing it until dry, then chilling for an even better texture.

15 minVery easyside dish
square Korean fish cake (eomuk)cheongyang chili pepperJin-ganjangstarch syrupminced garlic
super simplerice thieflunch box

Aha Bujang's Soy-Braised Beef (Sogogi Jangjorim)

Beef simmered until tender, shredded, then braised in plain water with simple seasonings for a clean, savory flavor

2 hr 40 minNormalside dish
Beef eye of roundOnionJin-ganjang (Korean all-purpose soy sauce)Beef dashida
Rice thiefBasic side dishLunchbox

Aha Bujang's Convenience Store-Style Stir-Fried Kimchi

Convenience store-style stir-fried kimchi that boosts savory depth by simmering with kimchi liquid and sugar instead of pre-frying in oil.

15 minVery easyside dish
sour kimchibeef dashida
super simplerice thiefvalue for money

Aha Bujang's Cockle Bibim Sauce

A mouthwatering seasoned cockle dish made with pre-cooked cockle meat, minari, scallions, a special seasoning sauce, mayonnaise, and a vinegar kick, all tossed together.

15 minEasyside dish
pre-cooked cockle meatminariscallionsgochugarugochujang
rice thiefsuper simpleunique dish

Aha Bujang's Seolleongtang-Style Napa Cabbage Geotjeori

A quick geotjeori made by tossing unbrined fresh napa cabbage with a special fruit seasoning and oligosaccharide syrup for a glossy finish, just like at a seolleongtang restaurant.

20 minEasyside dish
napa cabbageonionappleKorean pearradish
rice thiefrefreshing tastehome-cooked meal

Aha Bujang's Radish and Cucumber Muchim

A side-dish muchim that uses oligosaccharide syrup instead of salt to draw out moisture, keeping it chewy without becoming watery over time.

25 minEasyside dish
radishcucumberoligosaccharide syrup (oligodang)vinegarminced garlic
rice thiefbasic side dishhome-cooked meal

Kim Dae-seok's Seasoned Pickled Chili Peppers

A refreshing side dish made by squeezing excess moisture from ripe gochujang pickled chilies and tossing them in a spicy-sweet seasoning with the pickled chili brine for a crisp, flavorful bite.

5 minVery easyside dish
gochujang pickled chiliesgreen onionred pepper powderminced garlicsesame oil
simplerice companionside dish

Aha Bujang's Stir-fried Potatoes

A clean stir-fried julienned potato dish where soaking removes starch so the potatoes don't break or clump.

20 minEasyside dish
potatocarrotsesame oil
basic side dishrice thiefsuper simple