banchan

Soybean Sprouts side dish (Kongnamul Muchim)

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spicy and non-spicy soybean sprouts

Outside of kimchi, soybean sprouts are my FAVORITE of the side dishes. Salty, crunchy, and savory from the sesame oil in its seasoning sauce, I find these incredibly addictive when part of a banchan set. Soybean sprouts have a different texture to mung bean sprouts (which is more commonly found in stores). They are crunchier … Read more

Garlic Eggplant Side Dish (Gaji-namul)

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eggplant side dish

This is an incredibly easy-to-make Korean side dish that takes minimal effort. I actually learned how to make this dish through another food blogger, Maangchi, who is an AMAZING source of Korean dishes and cooking techniques. Many of her recipes convert easily to a gluten-free lifestyle. This recipe is already a fairly easy one to … Read more