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Tuna Cucumber Bibimbap

This is one of those fridge meals that feels almost too simple until you actually take a bite. Tuna cucumber bibimbap is fresh, crunchy, and surprisingly satisfying. It’s built on warm rice, cool c...

RecipesAhi Tuna Onigiri

Ahi Tuna Onigiri

This is one of those fridge staples that feels almost too simple until you taste it :). Ahi tuna onigiri is clean, savory, and incredibly satisfying, built on warm rice, fresh tuna, and just enoug...

RecipesRice Cake Soup (Tteokguk)

Rice Cake Soup (Tteokguk)

This is a simple, comforting bowl that comes together pretty quickly but still feels special. The broth is light but rich, and the rice cakes get soft and chewy as they cook, soaking up all that fl...

Triple Sesame Flourless Chocolate Cake

This Triple Sesame Flourless Chocolate Cake by @jolinfromscratch is rich, plush, and deeply aromatic, built on the intensity of dark chocolate and the layered warmth of sesame in three forms. Sooki...

RecipesSesame Oil and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sesame Oil and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Yes, you can use sesame oil in baking. And yes, it's delicious.

ArticleWhat Does Sesame Oil *really* mean To Korean Cuisine?

What Does Sesame Oil *really* mean To Korean Cuisine?

If Korean cooking had a signature scent, it would be the warm, nutty perfume of toasted sesame oil—chamgireum(참기름), the aroma that drifts through every family gathering, temple meal, and late-night...

ArticleHow Sooki Sesame Oil Can Enhance Your Favorite Non-East Asian Dishes

How Sooki Sesame Oil Can Enhance Your Favorite Non-East Asian Dishes

For many home cooks, sesame oil comes with a warning label: use sparingly. And to be fair, that reputation didn’t come from nowhere. Most sesame oils on the market fall into one of two extremes: th...