Despite its name, this Korean beef and rice dish isn’t exactly Korean. It would be more accurate to call it “Korean inspired,” because it’s a riff on a well-known Korean dish called bulgogi.

Tteokbokki, also spelt ddeokbokki (and many other variations), is a Korean dish of simmered rice cakes. There are many versions, including the rather luxurious, non-spicy “royal tteokbokki ...

Korean rice cakes, frequently Romanized as tteok (though you might find variations in spelling), are a staple ingredient in the country’s cuisine. Typically made by steaming and then pounding a ...

Traditionally, when you enjoy your New Year's bowl of rice cake soup, your age increases by one year. Korean rice cakes, or tteoks, are made from either short-grain or sticky rice and come in ...

Makgeolli’s modern revival Some production began again after that ban was lifted, but then grain shortages during the Korean War prompted the government to forbid the use of rice in alcohol.

Many of these foods feature Korean sticky rice, a staple ingredient that adds a unique texture and flavour to the cuisine. Unlike regular white rice, Korean sticky rice is chewy and has a stickier ...