The Joy of Home-Cooked Food: A Week's Worth of Delicious Dishes
Hello and welcome to my kitchen! I'm Honeyjubu, and today we're going to explore the joy of home-cooked food that I've been enjoying for a week. We'll be making 7 delicious dishes, each with its own unique flavor and texture.
The first dish on our menu is a traditional Korean soybean paste stew. To make it, we need to discard the first rice water and give the second rice water to the pot. The third rice water is used for this particular dish, which adds a rich and savory flavor. We'll add anchovies and collected vegetables to make the broth, along with miso and more vegetables. This stew is a staple in Korean cuisine, and it's perfect for warming up on a chilly day.
Another popular side dish that we'll be making is egg rolls. These crispy little treats are a favorite among kids, and they're incredibly easy to make. Simply add the necessary ingredients to the pot, shape them into small rolls, and fry until golden brown. We'll also be using this dough to make a variety of other dishes, including fried chicken and shrimp dumplings.
Now, let's talk about cooking wine, soy sauce, red pepper paste, red pepper powder, garlic, and sugar – these are the essential ingredients that will give our dishes their signature flavor. For bulgogi with bean sprouts stuffed with vegetables, we'll add a few more ingredients to the pot, including some cooking wine and soy sauce. This dish is a classic Korean favorite, and it's sure to become one of your go-to meals.
For steamed clams, we'll add garlic and dry red pepper to the pot, which will give them a nice kick. We'll also be using this method to cook other dishes, including cutlassfish and chicken. Make sure to remove the intestines from the chicken before cooking, as they can be quite bitter.
Speaking of chicken, our next dish is fried chicken. This classic comfort food is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. To make it, we'll marinate the chicken in seasoned chicken sauce for 2 hours, which will give it that perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors. We'll also be using this sauce to make spicy seasoned chicken, which is another favorite among kids.
Now, let's talk about cooking techniques. Our Cuchen White Induction has been a game-changer in our kitchen, allowing us to cook a variety of dishes at once. With its 3400W super high heat, the food is cooked quickly and evenly, making it perfect for hot summer days. We'll also be using this induction to make other dishes, including leek jeon and kimchi jeon.
As we continue through our week's worth of meals, we'll encounter some fun surprises along the way. Like when Lucy, our little furry friend, tries to "help" with the cooking by bringing her own snack box. Or when she asks for a toy instead of food – haha! But in all seriousness, cooking is a great way to spend quality time with family and friends, and it's so much fun to experiment with new ingredients and recipes.
One of our favorite dishes from this week has been shrimp dumplings and kimbap. These Korean-style sandwiches are easy to make and always a hit with the kids. We'll be using fresh noodles and vegetables to make them, along with some tasty fillings like shrimp and mayonnaise. And when we run out of mayonnaise, we'll make our own! Using just 2 fresh yolks, 100ml oil, salt, and a little sugar, we'll create the perfect creamy condiment.
As we wrap up our week's worth of meals, I hope you've enjoyed joining me in the kitchen. Cooking is all about experimentation and having fun with new ingredients and recipes, so don't be afraid to try something new today! And remember, the most important ingredient in any dish is love – so make sure to add a little bit of that into every pot, pan, and plate.
In conclusion, our week's worth of home-cooked food has been an absolute delight. From traditional Korean dishes like soybean paste stew and egg rolls to modern favorites like shrimp dumplings and kimbap, we've covered it all. And through it all, we've learned the importance of cooking techniques, ingredient combinations, and – most importantly – having fun with food.