I never could understand people who said that bean curd was bland ... to accompany meats or seafood in Korean restaurants, but it also makes for a satisfying, healthy main course, especially ...

Chigae is Korean dish that is somewhere between a stew and a soup. It's flavourful, warming comfort food, and perfect for solo dining. This one uses very soft bean curd, lots of vegetables ...

Bean curd or tofu, however, is avoided because its white color suggests death and misfortune. This is a must-eat Korean New Year dish. As recipe submitter mykoreaneats explains: "Tteokguk is a ...