Seung Hee Lee's Cooking Korean

We are excited to have Seung Hee join us in the SideChef kitchen to make so many AMAZING Korean dishes. Read about her go-to tips for deliciousness every time.

Love. Nothing shows love more than cooking for someone.

Harvesting sea urchins on Jeju island shores with Dad. He cracked an urchin open and scooped the uni in my mouth. I cannot forget the creamy, oceanic deliciousness.

Sharpened Chef’s knife.

Kimchi jjigae with spicy chili pepper - it really opens up the sinus, 100%.

Kimchi, using whatever is in season.

Rice.

The sizzling sound of garlic.

Kimchijjigae bubbling away. It is the ultimate smell of home and comfort.

Good eaters. I love to cook and I really need more people who are good eaters - who are not picky, willing to try new things, and grateful for the pleasure we get from the foods.

My grandmother.

“I hope you are hungry.”

• When in doubt, acid.
  


• Balance out the flavors with salt, sweet, sour, and savory.
  


• When it comes to depth of flavor, invest in making delicious broth.
  


• Don’t cut corners with rice. Just like bread, you want the best of the best and it does make a huge difference.
  


• Good ingredients.
  

Highbrow & lowbrow in one. Easy, comforting, with a Korean twist.