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.

What is gochujang? Korean chili paste explained, with recipes

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

Bulgogi recipe: how to make Korean marinated beef

Make bulgogi at home: marinated beef, seared over high heat, with variations and the history of the word.

Japchae recipe: how to make Korean glass noodles with vegetables

Make japchae at home: sweet potato glass noodles with vegetables, mushrooms and beef, plus the history of the dish.