Eric Kim’s maeuntang is a simple Korean spicy fish soup made with whole trout, gochugaru, Korean radish, and aromatics. It comes together quickly yet delivers clean heat and savory depth, making it a light but comforting bowl that’s especially satisfying on cold days with rice and greens.
Eric Kim’s Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes prove that gochujang belongs in dessert. The savory-sweet heat adds depth to bittersweet chocolate, creating a rich, gooey lava cake with surprising complexity. Finished with powdered sugar and gochugaru, this deceptively simple dessert delivers big flavor with minimal effort.
Eric Kim’s Summer Albap is the ultimate no-sweat dinner: warm rice slicked with sesame oil, topped with flying fish roe, and bright garden vegetables quick-pickled in vinegar and sugar. Finished with perilla and cilantro, this light, briny, and refreshing dish comes together in under 15 minutes – perfect for late-summer nights.
Eric Kim’s Roasted Lobster Tail with Lemony Green Salad is proof that lobster can be both easy and elegant. Chunks of lobster are mixed with mayo, roe, soy, sesame oil, and lemon zest, then roasted until tender. Paired with crisp Bibb lettuce and a lemon-Dijon vinaigrette, it’s dinner-party chic with weeknight ease.
This easy sheet-pan LA Kalbi uses flanken-cut short ribs marinated overnight in pear, Sprite, soy, and aromatics. Roasted in a hot oven until caramelized and served over rice, it’s a simple, flavor-packed meal perfect for weeknights or weekend indulgence.
I finally found the holy grail of chicken soup recipes: Eric Kim’s Sunday Night Chicken Sujebi. A whole chicken gently simmers into golden, flavorful broth while staying tender. Add chewy handmade dumplings, and you’ve got the ultimate comfort dish – rich, cozy, and easy to make.
Eric Kim’s Weeknight Curry Rice with Eggplant, Spinach, and Lotus Root from Korean American is pure comfort in a bowl. Pork belly and vegetables stew until tender, then get a hit of instant Korean curry mix. Served over rice, it’s a deeply satisfying, fuss-free dish perfect for cozy nights in
Eric Kim’s Three Dinner Toasts offer a perfect trio of tartines for easy weeknight dinners. From sweet-spicy gochujang butter radish toast to pillowy soft-scrambled eggs and an umami-rich seaweed avocado combo, each one is quick, bold, and satisfying—ideal when you want big flavor without spending all night in the kitchen.