Ambitious Deliciousness – Dont Eat Lazy.

It’s that time of year again! A three-day weekend is rapidly approaching and my thoughts are full of summery things: going to the beach, going to the beach in flip flops, and sipping cold drinks at the beach (see a theme here?)

No Fourth of July weekend is complete without enjoying some delicious barbecue right before the fireworks start! I find most coleslaw to be too heavy, since I’m not a big fan of mayo.
But this sweet and spicy Korean style coleslaw is mayo free, and a crowd-pleaser! I actually paired mine with some fish tacos, though this coleslaw goes with pretty much anything you’re throwing on the grill!

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Bibimbap, a classic Korean dish consisting of sauteed vegetables over rice, has consistently been one of my favorite dishes growing up.  When the vegetables are mixed with gochujang, and sesame oil, the flavors complement each other wonderfully!

Dolsot, which means “stone pot,” allows the egg and the rice to cook, creating a nice crunch. It’s one of the greatest ways to enjoy bibimbap. When you go to restaurants, it usually costs an extra $2-$3 for the stone bowl.

But, I learned from Dan that his mom makes Dolsot bibimap at home! It’s such a great idea; I’m sad that I realize I could do this sooner! It turns out, the small pot that I already have for Korean stews can be used as a hot stone. It’s a win win situation!

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I went to Momofuku Noodle Bar a while back and sat at the bar, watching the chefs at work. As dinner went on, I noticed that one of the chefs was grilling three pieces of dduk(rice cake) on the grill. Then I watched, as they added the sauce to make ddukbokki, which looked very similar to my version.

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Bulgogi is sliced marinated beef and can be found in packs in the Asian grocery store. If you don’t have one nearby, ask your butcher to give you very thin slices of tenderloin.

The marinade for bulgogi is a soy sauce based one. You don’t need a ton of it to give the beef great flavor. Just make sure you have time to let it marinate overnight, then grilled. If you have a grill, use it! It will taste extra yummy that way.

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