The Jongmyo Jerye, a revered Korean royal ritual, honors the ancestors of the Joseon Dynasty (1392–1897) with profound respect and gratitude. Rooted in the Confucian principle of filial piety, known as hyo, this ceremony...
This creative dish combines tender chicken supremes with a flavorful filling of carrots and kimchi, enveloped in aromatic kimchi leaves. A delicate sauce of chicken stock, celery, and parsley, paired with roasted cocktail tomatoes,...
This sophisticated recipe combines tender mackerel with the bold flavors of kimchi to create flavorful rillettes, perfect as an appetizer or an elegant snack. The court bouillon infuses the fish with subtle aromatics, while...
This innovative dessert combines the tangy zest of kimchi turnip with the citrusy sweetness of orange, layered with creamy rice pudding and a silky crème anglaise, all enhanced by a caramel finish. Perfect for...
This hearty dish features tender, caramelized pork belly layered with tangy kimchi turnip, potatoes, and a savory tomato mixture, baked to perfection in a charlotte mold. Enhanced with a honey-soy glaze and toasted sesame...
This comforting gratin combines creamy mashed potatoes, savory cooked ham, and the tangy spice of red kimchi, topped with melted Gruyère cheese and a rich cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this dish...
This unique gratin features ziti macaroni layered with spicy kimchi, enveloped in a rich Béchamel sauce with Gruyère and Parmesan, and finished with a creamy topping. A fusion of Italian and Korean flavors, this...
This elegant galette combines the earthy richness of chestnuts and potatoes with the briny freshness of oysters and the spicy tang of kimchi, all bound in a creamy batter. Inspired by the Bressane style,...
This refined dish features tender, confit duck legs encased in a delicate gelatin enriched with duck stock, complemented by a vibrant garnish of fava beans, carrots, kimchi, and hazelnuts. Served with a tangy tomato-kimchi...
These savory fougasses combine a rustic bread dough with the spicy, tangy flavor of kimchi, creating a delightful twist on the traditional Provençal flatbread. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or accompaniment to soups and...
This elegant dish features succulent beef tenderloin steaks paired with a spicy kimchi sauce and a creamy celeriac puree, offering a harmonious blend of rich and tangy flavors. Perfect for a special dinner, it...
This refreshing chilled soup combines the crisp, cool flavor of cucumbers with the spicy tang of kimchi, enriched with a creamy finish. Perfect for warm days, it offers a light yet flavorful option as...
Puff pastry This versatile puff pastry recipe offers three delicious variations: flutes, twists, and sesame kimchi arlettes. Infused with the spicy tang of kimchi sesame leaves and the nutty crunch of sesame seeds, these...
This velvety soup blends the mild, nutty flavor of cauliflower with the spicy, tangy kick of kimchi, enriched with cream and accented by the briny taste of oysters. Perfect as a warm appetizer or...
This innovative chocolate cake combines a rich hazelnut-chocolate biscuit with a unique twist of candied kimchi cabbage leaves, layered with a silky chocolate ganache. Perfect for dessert lovers seeking an adventurous flavor, it blends...
This chilled dish reimagines the classic “à la Grecque” preparation with a twist, combining tender mushrooms and juicy cherry tomatoes in a light broth infused with the spicy tang of kimchi. Perfect as a...
This elegant koulibiac features a brioche-style dough encasing a flavorful filling of salmon, red kimchi, rice pilaf with peas, and hard-boiled eggs, served with a rich white butter sauce. A fusion of Russian and...
This delicate dish features salmon escalopes rolled into “cannelloni” with a creamy forcemeat stuffing and spicy kimchi, served with tender clams in a rich butter sauce. A fusion of flavors, it’s perfect as a...
These crispy fritters feature creamy Camembert wrapped in spicy red kimchi, encased in a light apple cider batter, and served with a vibrant beet-infused vinaigrette. Perfect as a unique appetizer or snack, they offer...
This modern take on bouillabaisse features a rich seafood broth emulsified with kimchi, served with cod, scorpion fish, jumbo shrimp, and delicate stuffed lettuce parcels. A fusion of French and Korean flavors, it’s ideal...
Jerye is a formality to cherish memory of the deceased, and show sincerity and appreciation to them. The reason of performing Je-Rye is to continue filial piety towards ancestors.
Sangrye, the traditional Korean funeral rites, embody the solemn final passage of life, deeply rooted in Confucian principles and ancestral worship. These rituals, shaped by centuries of custom, center on filial piety (hyo), respect...
Honrye, the traditional Korean wedding ceremony, symbolizes the sacred union of two individuals, forging a new family that binds their lineages in harmony and mutual respect. Rooted in Confucian principles of equality and familial...
This is a ceremony for becoming an adult, an event performed at the coming of one’s socially responsible age. In the old days of Korea, the ceremony was called ‘Gwan-Rye’ or ‘Gye-Rye’ according to gender of the subject.
Dongji is one of the 24 solar terms and has the longest day and shortest night of the year. The 24 solar terms express the nature’s changes into 24 equal parts based on the solar calendar, and ‘Dongji’ is when the sun’s longitude reaches 270 degree.
It is the Korea’s best annual holiday, referring to the 15th day of August by the lunar calendar and having a meaning that it is in the midst of autumn and is the central day of August.
The name of the holiday for the May 5 of the lunar calendar is Danotnal or Suritnal. The Dongguksesigi says, “On Dano, they make rice cake picking some kind of marsh plant called Surichwi in the mountain or make rice cake with mugwort.” Since the shape of the rice cake looks like a wheel, this holiday is named as ‘Suritnal’.
It is one of the Korea’s four biggest holidays along with Seol, Dano, and Chuseok. For some fixed period around this, it is forbidden to use fire, which is originated from old Chinese customs.
Samjinnal is often called as Samjiri and is famous for a day of swallows flying in. This is a biggest holiday in spring, and various events and festivals for welcoming spring have been performed on that day.
Jeongwol means the first month of the year and is the time when people plan for the year and would have their fortune of the year told. Jeongwoldaeboreum is an important and meaningful day of the Korean annual customs, so it is specially referred to as ‘Daeboreum (Special 15th day)’.
Lunar New Year’s Day is one of the biggest festive days for Koreans. Originally the New Year’s Day was based on the thoughts on the worship of ancestors and filial piety, and the meaning of New Year’s Day is very sacred time on which the gods of ancestors who passed away before are invited and be with descendants.
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