Kimchi Musubi. Layers of rice, kimchi, fried spam wrapped in gim (Korean roasted seaweed).

Kimchi Musubi. Inspired by Esther's kimchi and spam adventures I thought of this, a Hawaiian classic with a Korean twist.

Kimchi Fried Rice 'Island' from Esther Choi at Mokbar NYC. Another late night lifesaving quarantine cooking session with Esther.

Nurungi Chicken from Esther Choi at Mokbar NYC. Brine the chicken 36 hours, steam the sweet rice with mushrooms, jujubes, pine nuts, ginger, garlic, onions and sesame oil.

Nurungi Chicken from Esther Choi at Mokbar NYC. Brined chicken over the steamed sweet rice and aromatics, ready for the oven.

Nurungi Chicken from Esther Choi at Mokbar NYC. Showing off my chopstick skilz. ;)

Nurungji Chicken from Esther Choi at Mokbar NYC. Tender enough to take apart with chopsticks :P

Butter left in the pan. Esther said I basted the chicken enough ;)

Kimchi Jjigae from Esther Choi at Mokbar NYC. This is Esther's 'last meal' dish that she learned from her Halmoni.

Kimchi Carbonara from Esther Choi of Mokbar NYC. Week after week, late at night on Instagram Live Esther would raise the game and kept our spirits up.

Kimchi Ramen from Esther Choi at Mokbar NYC. Kimchi broth, ramen noodles, fried sausage, poached egg, kimchi and 'sexy scallions'. @choibites is amazing and was definitely a lifesaver during the darkest days of the pandemic quarantine. <3 <3 <3

Mushroom and Pork Fried Rice from Apenjie. Serve immediately topped with more chopped green onion and roasted sesame seeds.

Mushroom and Pork Fried Rice from Apenjie. Add the rice, a bit of roasted sesame oil and a swirl of soy sauce around the side of the wok.