Experiment: Korean Petit Fours
Trying to get into baking. I have an oven–something that is not too common in Korean households. So I should take advantage of it. I … Read more
Yuja Soju Tincture (illegal in California)
Even though we live in an age where bartenders are now called mixologists — makes them sound more scientific, doesn’t it? — many are finding … Read more
Candied Yuja Peel
My quest for fun, tasty alternative uses for 유자 yuja (Asian citron, a.k.a. yuzu in Japanese) and the yuja marmalade commonly used to make the … Read more
Yujacha Rolls
In my quest to find more alternative uses for 유자차 yujacha (Asian citron marmalade tea) beyond the traditional Korean hot drink, I came up with … Read more
Yujacha Salmon (Spicy Citron Sauce)
Some might think my love affair with 유자차 yujacha (Asian citron tea) has become an obsession. So far, I’ve made yuja chicken, yuja butter, yuja scones, and yujacha hamantaschen (triangle-shaped filled cookies usually eaten at the Jewish festival of Purim).
Now there’s yujacha salmon, a simple glaze that will add zippy tang to your salmon. It would also make an excellent dipping sauce for chicken strips or spring rolls.
French Toast With Yujacha Syrup
Writing recently for Plate magazine about Korean breakfast culture inspired me to try mixing traditional Korean ingredients with traditional western breakfast items in unconventional ways. … Read more