The Viamundi blog

On our blog we tell you more about us, our products and of course about the countries our boxes come from!

How to make dalgona: the sugar candy from Squid Game

How to make dalgona, the sugar candy from Squid Game, with a recipe, its history and safety tips.

Choco Pie: the story of Korea's famous snack

The story of the Choco Pie: invented in 1974, Orion versus Lotte and black-market goods in North Korea.

Hotteok recipe: Korean pancakes with a sugar filling

Make hotteok at home: yeast dough with sugar, cinnamon and nuts, pan-fried, plus its history.

Tom yum soup: recipe and the story behind the Thai soup

Make tom yum kung at home, clear or creamy, plus the history of the soup and its UNESCO heritage status.

Onigiri recipe: how to make Japanese rice balls

How to make onigiri: rice, shapes, classic fillings, hygiene tips and the history of rice balls.

What is gochujang? Korean chili paste explained, with recipes

Gochujang explained: ingredients, fermentation, heat levels and three quick sauces.