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umma

Member for 3 years 24 weeks


Current Location: 
Seattle, Washington
My most-used cookbook: 
"Eumshik Donguh Bogam" from a Korean publisher called Hakwonsa
My go-to dish: 
Dduk mandu guk for Sunday brunch
Favorite Cuisine: 
Korean
Best meal ever: 
A couple of years ago I had a meal at a small restaurant in Korea; it's called ssam jungsik - it had all kinds of fresh vegetable wraps with diferent kinds of meats.
Favorite travel destination: 
Himalayas

Contributions

Blog Entry
Mondays with Mom

Mondays with Mom: Winter Kimchi

MoM remembers winter kimchi making, in the late autumn with the entire village. ... Read More »

BY: umma DATE: 12-12-2011
Blog Entry
Mondays with Mom

Mondays with Mom: Goguma Memories

Memories of roasted Korean sweet potatoes during the fall and winter nights ... ... Read More »

BY: umma DATE: 10-17-2011
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Mondays with Mom

Mondays with Mom: Korean Side Dishes

MoM gives her take on "banchan" - the enigmatic side dishes of many shades and stripes that are consumed with every... Read More »

BY: umma DATE: 09-19-2011
Recipe
Posted 09-14-11 Galchi Jorim (Belt Fish & Radish Casserole)
갈치조림
A casserole made from "galchi" is a type of fish used in Korean cuisine -- called "belt fish" or "hairtail" in English.
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Recipe
Posted 09-14-11 Putgochu Myulchi Bokkeum (Green Pepper & Anchovy Stir Fry)
풋고추 멸치 볶음
A simple combo of fresh green peppers, dried anchovies, sweet and salty (soy sauce). A reliable side dish in Korean cooking.
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Mondays with Mom

Mondays with Mom: Filet Mignon & Kimchi Soup?

Umma upends the traditional Korean meal for a little "fusion." ... Read More »

BY: umma DATE: 08-1-2011
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Mondays with Mom

Mondays with Mom: How to Make Black Garlic

Umma reflects on the Korean obsession with garlic, and shares a home-cooked recipe for her own black garlic! ... Read More »

BY: umma DATE: 07-11-2011
Blog Entry
Mondays with Mom

Mondays with Mom: White Rice, Brown Rice

MoM contributor umma recounts the days of old when white rice was cherished. Not so much these days. ... Read More »

BY: umma DATE: 07-5-2011
Recipe
Posted 06-20-11 Manul jjong Bokkeum (Garlic Bud Stir Fry)
마늘종볶음
Manul jjong bokkeum is a popular Korean side dish (banchan) during the late spring/summer months, when the buds are tender.
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Recipe
Posted 06-20-11 Chicken Curry
My first curry made from scratch - this is a very simple recipe for a tasty chicken curry.
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