Korean cuisine: Crispy Vegetable Fritters (Yachae-twigim) Recipe

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Crispy Korean Vegetable Fritters (Yachae-twigim) Recipe These Korean vegetable fritters are a delightful mix of crispy textures and sweet vegetables. Ingredients: 1 sweet potato 1 potato 1/2 onion 1/4 carrot 1 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup ice water A pinch of salt Vegetable oil for frying Instructions: Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and peel the sweet potato, potato, onion, and carrot. Cut all the vegetables into thin matchsticks (julienne). Make the Batter: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the ice water, mixing lightly with chopsticks or a fork. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay. Coat the Vegetables: Place the julienned vegetables in the batter and mix gently to coat them evenly. Fry the Fritters: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 340-350°F (170-180°C). Carefully drop small clusters of the vegetable mixture into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Remove the fritters with ...

Korean cuisine: Sweet and Tangy Kimchi Bibim Guksu Recipe

 


Sweet and Tangy Kimchi Bibim Guksu Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 1-2)

  • 200g thin wheat noodles (somyeon)
  • ½ cup well-fermented kimchi (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp kimchi juice
  • 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp vinegar (rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra spice)
  • ½ cucumber (julienned)
  • 1 boiled egg (halved, for garnish)
  • Green onions (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the Noodles

    • Boil water in a pot and cook the noodles according to the package instructions.
    • Rinse under cold water and drain well.

  2. Make the Sauce

    • In a bowl, mix gochujang, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and kimchi juice.
    • Stir well until the sauce is smooth.

  3. Mix Everything Together

    • In a large bowl, combine the drained noodles with the sauce and chopped kimchi.
    • Toss well until the noodles are evenly coated.

  4. Garnish and Serve

    • Top with julienned cucumber, boiled egg, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Enjoy your Sweet and Tangy Kimchi Bibim Guksu! 🍜🔥