Semiserious Chefs

Bibimbap is an incredibly versatile dish. Meaning literally ‘Mixed Rice,’ it is perfect for left overs or pre-made banchan. You simply add your desired sauteed, steamed or fermented vegetables of choice, typically along with bolgogi beef, to a hot bowl of crisping rice, and top it with a poaching egg. Although the meat and vegetables […]

First, let’s distinguish the difference between a dolsot, a stone pot with a stone or wooden lid, and a ddukbaegi (sometimes written ttukbaegi), a ceramic pot that typically comes with no lid, although they are available. Besides the obvious appearance, the price tag is one of the first major differences. Here in Anchorage, and it […]