On the few occasions I’ve bought hummus at the grocery store, I received a scoff from my Turkish husband. While I only ever ate hummus once in all of the many trips we’ve taken to Turkey over the years, my husband used to manage the kitchen of a Turkish restaurant (where we met, actually) where it was one of the most popular appetizers on the menu. I remember taking a…
This spicy, refreshing salad is a staple at every group dinner my mom hosts. This cucumber kimchi is not fermented, but uses fresh ingredients and should be eaten within the first couple of days after you make it. The best part is that like most of the recipes I share here, it is delicious and easy to make!…
Bulgogi tacos are a new Korean-fusion dish that you’ve probably see available in cool food trucks and Asian-fusion restaurants. If you’ve already tried our bulgogi recipe, then you already know how to do the bulk of the work!…
What would a hapa-themed blog be without a bulgogi (불고기) recipe? Perhaps one of the most popular Korean dishes among Westerners, bulgogi is thinly sliced beef with a sweet and savory flavor. The marinade for your bulgogi meat is also available here, which you could also use the next time you grill steaks or chicken.…
If you Google “how to make yogurt,” you’ll find many different recipes with different starter cultures, devices like an Instant Pot or actual machines dedicated to making yogurt. I’m going to give you a really basic recipe for making yogurt that I learned from my Turkish mother-in-law. All you need is milk, a couple heaping spoonfuls of yogurt, a towel or blanket, and two pots. Oh, and your finger.…
If you’re looking to whip up a quick and nutritious meal, I’ve got something for you to try. If you’ve ever ate at a Turkish restaurant, you’ve likely seen this on the menu. And every Turkish household has a slightly different variation on how to make it. I’m talking about red lentil soup, aka, mercimek çorbası.…