weeknight dinner – Herb and Lime

Sundubu Jjigae: Korean Soft Tofu Stew

October 13, 2026 by Paul

Bubbling red sundubu jjigae in a black earthenware bowl, with silken tofu chunks, a glistening egg yolk, sliced zucchini, and green onions, steam rising

Silky sundubu tofu in a fiery gochugaru broth with beef and zucchini, finished with a cracked egg. The bloom-and-timing tricks that keep the tofu whole.

Yakisoba: Japanese Stir-Fried Noodles

October 12, 2026 by Paul

A plate of yakisoba — glossy stir-fried wheat noodles with thin strips of pork belly, green cabbage, julienned carrot, and bean sprouts, dusted with green aonori seaweed powder and topped with red pickled ginger

Sweet-savory yakisoba with pork, cabbage, and chewy wheat noodles — plus the homemade sauce ratio and the 90-second char trick that keep it from going soggy.