Thanksgiving dinner; chicken

Thanksgiving dinner; chicken

Turkey was too big to cook for two so had grilled chicken and turkey ham instead. Celebrating two thanksgivings dinner this year, one in Korean way and one in American way.

Smoked duck and seafood ajillo

Smoked duck and seafood ajillo

Smoked duck was sold in h mart and I haven’t had it for years so wanted to give it a try. It was pretty good but the amount was a lot more than I thought it would be inside. Also made ajillo with smoked oysters 

Galbi (LA galbi)

Galbi (LA galbi)

Galbi, rib, beef meat are normally used in thick cuts with whole bones in Korea. LA style galbi is created by Koreans living in LA and these meat are thin sliced with the rib bones horizontally cut together. I like to chew the hard part 

Pancake brunch

Pancake brunch

A simple pancake brunch all made in about 20 mins. I like the pan which has round moulds in it, it makes all things cooked in there look so cute

Roast beef don(donburi japanese style)

Roast beef don(donburi japanese style)

Western people have roasted beef with bread and wine or egg pudding whereas japanese like to have it as donburi with rice. Give it a try if you haven’t, it’s pretty good.

Cracker amuse bouche and beef steak

Cracker amuse bouche and beef steak

Having amuse bouche elevates your appetite. Marscapone cheese, fig jam, salted nuts and cracker tastes so good! It normally pairs well with any wines too.

Sundaeguk

Sundaeguk

Though it looks a little gross for some people the sundae soup is tasty!

Samgye juk

Samgye juk

Samgye juk made with healthy herbs of Korean. There are many herb packs sold in h mart. Just grab any of the herb combinations sold for samgye tang and they are mostly the same ingredients.

Bibimbap (ggomak) and grilled sweet potato

Bibimbap (ggomak) and grilled sweet potato

Korean sweet potatoes are really soft and sweet. Must grill it well in the oven to enjoy in winters. Ggomak bibimbap is a gormet in this season in Korea. You can get frozen ggomak sold in H mart, I recommend the ones taken in Beolgyo 

Gamjatang

Gamjatang

I normally use pork spare ribs for gamjang rather than gamja bone part because it’s easier to eat with more meat. I put lots of shiregi(dried daikon leaves) for more taste and nutrition as well.