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KOREAN FOOD


Obsession with Korean food?

Why yes…. YES I DO.


Welcome to Ana Yokota’s Korean Food page, where you will find delicious and easy recipes, fun tips & tricks, and helpful reviews on all things Korean food. To say that I love Korean food seems to be an understatement. It is my passion to combine the rich flavors of Korean food right to your table. However, it can be challenging because many Korean recipes are based off of “taste and feel” rather than specific measurements, which can be quiet confusing and intimidating.

So, to bridge the gap and spread the love of Korean cooking, I’ve tested and perfected my recipes and created easy step by step directions to make it more achievable for those who want to learn Korean food cooking. I hope you give them a try and discover the goodness of Korean food!

RICE

Rice Rice Baby.

Rice is a staple in Korean culture and I’m here to show you how versatile it can be. If you’ve been looking for an easy side dish, a tasty breakfast or just something new to try with your leftovers, then look no further! I have many different rice recipes to share with you. These include recipes from spicy fried rice to fun Korean triangle kimbap. There are also some healthier options like yubuchobap, which have all the benefits of protein without the gluten. You’ll never get bored of eating rice again!


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HOW TO MAKE EASY TRIANGLE KIMBAP

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THE BEST TOP 10 KOREAN INSTANT RICE

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HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS AND EASY YUBUCHOBAP (INARI SUSHI)

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HOW TO MAKE KOREAN PURPLE RICE: 6 INGREDIENTS TO HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS ALTERNATIVE

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MEATS

I am a meat lover’s best friend

Meat lovers rejoice! I have an entire section of my blog dedicated to recipes for the carnivores among us. From spicy pork bulgogi, to Chinese inspired Korean fried chicken, I provide delicious ways for people who love meat to get their fix without breaking the bank. It seems that there are plenty of our favorite dishes available with non-meat alternatives, so veggie fans don’t have to miss out on the good stuff!


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Korean Bacon The Ultimate Guide With 4 Must Try Dishes

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19 Popular Korean Breakfast Foods and Why They’re So Good For You

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HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS KKANPUNGGI (KOREAN-CHINESE SPICY FRIED CHICKEN)

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3 BULGOGI CHICKEN TIPS: RECIPE, WHY IT’S SO POPULAR AND ANSWERS TO FAQS

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BULGOGI PORK 101: WHAT IT IS, RECIPES, FAQS AND TIPS ON HOW TO ENJOY

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HOW TO COOK GAMJATANG RECIPE (KOREAN PORK BONE SOUP): THE BEST RECIPE FROM SCRATCH

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SIDE DISHES (BANCHAN)

Korean side dish recipes for all your banchan needs.

Korean food has long been known as a way to balance out the heavy flavors of dishes with light, refreshing bites. This section is a guide that provides a variety of different recipes for those who want to learn more about banchan (Korean side dishes). You’ll find recipes dedicated entirely to traditional to modern banchan, such as Korean pickled daikon and Korean fish cake stir fry to yellow danmuji with turmeric. Join the table (subscribe), so you don’t miss out on the next recipe.


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19 Popular Korean Breakfast Foods and Why They’re So Good For You

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HOW TO MAKE DELICIOUS KOREAN YELLOW RADISH (DANMUJI) SUPER EASY

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WHAT DOES KIMCHI TASTE LIKE: A TASTY & FUN GUIDE TO THE KOREAN DISH

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HOW TO MAKE PICKLED KOREAN RADISH: A HEALTHY AND DELICIOUS SIDE DISH

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HOW TO MAKE KOREAN PICKLED GARLIC: HEALTH BENEFITS AND ANSWERS

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HOW TO MAKE KOREAN FISH CAKES: THE BEST RECIPE

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SOUPS & STEWS

Warm and even refreshing with a little bit of everything in between.

Here is an entire section just for Korean soups and stew recipes. Known as “tang” or “jjigae”, these dishes are often served with most Korean traditional meals. These soups are easy to make, healthy, and delicious! A super popular dish is gamjatang which is a spicy pork bone soup that originated from Korea but has become very popular throughout the world over time. This recipe includes ingredients such as gochujang (a red chili paste), soy sauce, sugar, garlic cloves, napa cabbage, mushrooms, green onions and poke neck bones- all of which can be found at your local Asian grocery store!

What makes many of these dishes extra special is that they are quick enough to cook on a weeknight but also so good that it would be worth making them on the weekend too!


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19 Popular Korean Breakfast Foods and Why They’re So Good For You

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THE 5 BEST DASHI SUBSTITUTE EASY AND DELICIOUS

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DOENJANG VS MISO – 10 FACTS AND AN EASY BEGINNERS GUIDE

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HOW TO COOK GAMJATANG RECIPE (KOREAN PORK BONE SOUP): THE BEST RECIPE FROM SCRATCH

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We strive to do more than shove a few generic ‘top 10’ lists down your throats; instead, we do hours of careful research, investigating trends for ourselves first hand in order to provide truly candid cultural guidance that is suitably tailored to suit all types of needs.

Whatever type of trip or adventure you have in mind – from sophisticated spa excursions or romantic luxury city breaks – we guarantee there’s an optimal Korean experience at hand, just waiting for you if you can get there comfortably! With smart inputs from locals and fascinating insights from far-flung expats, take the plunge and explore the wonder within Korea today!


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November is bitter sweet. I miss you so much. I November is bitter sweet. I miss you so much. 

I wonder what you would have looked like with your bubbly smile running around with your little brother. I wonder what it would have been to hold you and wrestle you down as I tried to change your poopy diaper. I wonder what it would have been to just hold you in my arms as you cooed to sleep.

Though I will never stop wondering and dreaming of the day we reunite in heaven, I sit here in the stillness looking at our newly released family photos (pictured) beyond grateful that for those brief months, I carried you. 

You made me a mom. 

You made me seek His goodness in the midst of my own storm. You made me see that life is beautiful, precious, and blessed. You made me discover and unlock a part of me that I will forever cherish. 

He continues to use you and amaze me of His relentless love that never runs dry. I love you baby. Daddy, Jaden and I miss you a lot a lot a lot. 

📷: @loveandyoustudios 

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Life update: It’s been too long! Thank you so Life update: It’s been too long! 

Thank you so much for sticking with me as my husband and I welcomed our rainbow baby, Jaden Jun Yokota. Though, Jaden is our first born child, what many may not know is that this is my second Mother’s Day. 

My heart goes out to all types of mommas - you know who you are 🥹. Without you, food would not taste the same; without you, we wouldn’t have enough clean laundry (or clean anything for that matter); without you, we would never know how to find our stuff (even though it’s right there); without you, this world would not be the same (we just wouldn’t exist). #iloveyoumom 

Thank you for your ever so resilient heart to have grace even when we poop in our pants (literally and figuratively 😝). No but seriously, thank you for loving us beyond the mess, the frustration, and the unknown. #happymothersday 

To all my readers, friends, and family, I’m slowly getting back into the grind! I’m happy to announce that Anayokota.com received a new facelift! 🙃 As I learn how to be a mom, I look forward to connecting and bringing fresh content from my kitchen to yours. 

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