Juk, or porridge, is the universal cure-all when you are down, both figuratively and when you have the seasonal flu. Every culture that grows rice has a porridge called kanji or conjee in India. These are simple dishes, built to restore the body from sickness. They are loaded with carbohydrates from the rice, fresh vegetables for nutrition, and stock for strength. Most of all, they are delicious. I often feel that these porridge dishes are severely underrated, never served at

Pancakes, called jeon or buchimgae, are typical in Korean cuisine. They grew in prominence during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), where...

Muchim literally means "seasoned" and is part of the Korean table every day. It can be served as part of the Banchan spread, or...