Category: Asian Food
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Collagen Rich Chicken Bone Broth + Porridge (Jook / Congee)
Postpartum meal prep is back, and this time I’m making one of the ultimate collagen-heavy comfort meals: jook (aka congee, aka rice porridge). This dish is such a staple in many Asian households, and for me, it holds a lot of nostalgia. My mom would always make me a big pot of jook whenever I…
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Viral One Pan Curry Dumplings
Recipe by · Beginner Servings 4-6 servings Prep time 5 min Cooking time 25 min Calories – Make this with any curry sauce you’d like. My family prefers Thai yellow curry. Ingredients Directions Notes Enjoy! Share this recipe:
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Mom’s Cucumber Kimchi Salad
This is my mom’s simple recipe for my all-time favorite Korean banchan: it truly goes with anything and everything! I especially love pairing this cucumber salad with beef, rice, and a little seaweed. Recipe by · Beginner Servings 6 servings Prep time 15 min Cooking time 10 min Calories – Ingredients Directions Notes Using this…
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Korean Seaweed Soup
This nourishing soup, rich in calcium and iodine, is traditionally prepared for mothers during postpartum recovery to help rebuild strength and restore nutrients. In Korea, though, it carries meaning far beyond nourishment, it’s deeply symbolic. Known as miyeok-guk (seaweed soup), it’s the dish you eat on your birthday, a tradition that honors your mother’s sacrifice…
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Easy Korean Bone Broth
I’m just a couple weeks away from giving birth, so I’m preparing as much nourishing food as I can before the baby arrives. In Korean culture, postpartum recovery is all about warm, collagen-rich meals, which means plenty of broth! We’re starting with the foundation: beef bone broth. It’s such a simple recipe, but definitely a…
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Banana Mochi Bread
I came across a video on TikTok by creator Kristi and I knew I just HAD to make it. The banana bread looked so bouncy, chewy, and oh so incredible. I lowered the sugar content because I don’t like my banana bread overly sweet, and it came out perfect (for me)! It would be fun…
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Mom’s Galbi Jjim (Korean Short Rib) Recipe
I’ve been begging my mom for her Korean Short Rib (Galbi Jjim) recipe for years, and I finally got it! While my parents were visiting, I kindly (read: forcefully) asked her to make it with me so I could jot down every ingredient and step. I’ve tried to recreate it on my own so many…
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Easy 15 min Soba Noodle Salad Recipe
This is one of those back-pocket recipes I rely on for hot summer nights when I don’t want to cook but still want something light and fresh. Soba noodle salad is endlessly versatile – swap in your favorite veggies or protein to keep it interesting every time. Recipe by · Beginner Servings 4 servings Prep…
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Egg Roll in a Bowl (Easy Family Meal + Meal Prep + High Protein)
If you’re looking for an easy, lazy meal that your whole family will love, you have to try Egg Roll in a Bowl. It reheats beautifully, which makes it perfect for meal prep. I used ground beef, but feel free to swap in ground chicken or turkey if you’re after lighter macros or on a…
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Easy Korean Spicy Pork Bulogi Recipe
Whatever baby wants, baby gets, and today, it’s Korean Spicy Pork Bulgogi. Sweet, spicy, and savory, this dish hits all the right notes. It’s best cooked on a grill, but a hot wok works great too. Perfect for meal prep, easy family dinners, or casual gatherings. Pro tip: freeze some of the raw marinated pork…
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