Category: Korea

  • Vegan Tteokbokki

    Brief introduction of the main ingredients 떡 Tteok Tteok is a name of a category of Korean rice cakes made from various grains. 찹쌀 Glutinous rice (not the ones you make kimbap or sushi with) that are steamed are most common and typically featured in cooking. In some cases, tteok is pounded from cooked grains. …

  • Children’s Day and Parent’s Day in Korea

    어린이 날 (Eorini nal) Children’s Day, observed in Korea on May 5, is a special holiday in Korea that celebrates its most special member: children! Schools and offices are closed so that kids and parents can spend a fun-filled day together. Children’s Day originated in the 1920’s to draw attention to the youngest members of Korea…