Ga Geong Lee MD

Ga Geong Lee MD Family medicine, direct primary care, women’s health

01/24/2026

Homestyle Steamed Kimchi Stew 🍲(Fridge-Clean-Out Edition)

Busy day, full fridge, no time for complicated cooking?

🥬 Ingredients (Flexible)
 • Well-fermented kimchi (older = better flavor)
• Leftover protein: sausages, ribs, bacon, tofu, or canned tuna
• Vegetables: mushrooms, onion, tofu, cabbage—anything on hand
• Garlic (optional)
• Olive oil
• Water

Optional seasoning (to taste):
• Anchovy sauce or fish sauce
• Paprika or Korean chili flakes
• Oyster sauce
• Tiny pinch of sugar (if kimchi is very sour)

🍲 How to Make It
1. Heat a pot on medium with a little olive oil.
2. Add leftover protein and lightly sear (don’t burn).
3. Add kimchi in long pieces (cut lengthwise, not chopped).
4. Add vegetables and a few tablespoons of water.
5. Cover and steam on low–medium heat ~10 minutes, flipping gently.
6. Add seasoning to taste. Add water if it starts to dry out.
7. Simmer longer if you want—this dish only gets better with time.

🍚 How to Eat
Pull the long kimchi strips apart, wrap them around warm rice, and enjoy.
Even better the next day.

At Sunny Health DPC, lifestyle medicine is about simple, sustainable meals at home.

01/21/2026

🍙Korean kimbap🥕

🥗 What we used with our simplified version!

• Rice (from rice cooker)
• Nori (seaweed sheets)
• Carrot (lightly stir-fried with olive oil + garlic salt)
• Egg
• Pickled daikon (BBQ wrap style instead of regular pickles)
• Protein: spicy canned tuna (Costco)
Optional: mix tuna with mayo, salt, and pepper for a milder flavor

🍚 Quick sweet & sour rice (kid-friendly)
• Rice vinegar + sugar + pinch of salt
• Microwave ~10 seconds to dissolve sugar
• Mix into rice and let cool slightly

🌯 Assembly tips (to save time + avoid leaks)
1. Lay rice on nori
2. Add a second small sheet of seaweed as a barrier (prevents sogginess)
3. Add fillings
4. Roll tightly (twice)
5. Lightly coat outside with sesame seeds before slicing
6. Layer in container
• Add plastic wrap on top before closing lid to keep rolls in place

⏱️ Why parents love it
• Fast morning prep
• Easy to pack and eat outdoors
• Balanced carbs, protein, and vegetables in one roll

01/17/2026

🥩🥬 Easy Korean Comfort Food for Busy Weeknights | BBQ Beef Ribs & Spinach Soup

🔥 BBQ Beef Ribs (easy version)
• Grab the marinated beef ribs from Trader Joe’s
• Defrost overnight in the fridge (not frozen = faster, better cooking)
• Use a non-stick pan on medium-high heat with a touch of oil
• Sear and flip carefully so they don’t burn
• Once golden brown and almost done, cut into bite-size pieces for easy eating

🍲 Spinach Soup (mineral-rich & restorative)
This is one of my favorite soups, especially after a workout 💪
• Start with cold water (distilled or filtered)
• Add seafood soup base, dried fish, or chicken stock
• Add julienned shallots and simmer ~30–35 minutes
• Season lightly with sea salt
• Add a small amount of Japanese miso (not too much, keeps the soup clear)
• Toss in LOTS of spinach (it shrinks!) and boil another 10–15 minutes
• Lid on → creamy, soft spinach with deep umami flavor

✨ Optional chef’s touch: a tablespoon of Japanese soup base for extra umami (totally optional)

Serve with:
🍚 Rice
🥬 Kimchi
🥩 Beef wraps

✔️ Protein
✔️ Minerals (magnesium, potassium)
✔️ Vitamins A, K, D
✔️ Comfort + nourishment

A Korean-infused, lifestyle-medicine-friendly dinner that fits real life, even on a busy weeknight.

Bon appétit 🌿
— Sunny Health DPC

01/14/2026

🥩 Mini Sausage & Veggie Stir-Fry

❄️ Cozy Winter School Lunch Ideas (No Sandwich Required!) 🍱

One of our go-to quick lunch ideas:
🥩 Mini Sausage & Veggie Stir-Fry
• Use small beef sausage links (any brand you like)
• Rinse, slice, and if you have time, score them lightly for extra flavor
• Stir-fry with julienned shallots (brings out natural sweetness)
• Optional garlic at home (easy to omit for school lunches)
• Cook in olive oil over medium heat
• Finish with a light drizzle of sesame oil + sesame seeds

🍚 Simple Rice Balls (Kid-Friendly!)
• Use leftover rice for speed
• Mix white rice + brown rice + quinoa for fiber and a nutty flavor
• Season gently with sesame oil & sesame seeds
• Add crushed dry-roasted nori for natural umami (no salty seasoning needed!)
• Shape loosely into rice balls (not packed too tight, easier for kids to eat)

🍱 Packing Tip:
Use a 2-compartment lunchbox
• One side: sausage + veggies
• One side: rice balls
Kids can use a fork for sausages and their fingers for rice, simple and fun!

During colder months, kids often enjoy a warm, comforting lunch from home instead of a cold sandwich, and it doesn’t have to be complicated !

From our family to yours 💛Sunny Health DPC

01/10/2026

🥣 Traditional Korean Seaweed Soup (미역국, Miyeok-Guk)

In Korean culture, miyeok-guk is the soup traditionally eaten on your birthday 🎂
Why? After childbirth, new mothers drink a lot of this soup to restore strength, support healing, and nourish the body. Eating it on birthdays is a way to honor that care and nourishment. A beautiful reminder of where life begins.

🫙 How we make it at home
There are many ways, but here’s an easy, everyday version:

1️⃣ Make the broth
• Start with cold water (~10 cups)
• Add Asian soup stock packets (dried fish, kelp, sometimes shrimp)
• OR skip fish stock and use chicken or beef for protein-based flavor
• Optional: add a piece of dried kelp for extra umami
• Simmer ~30 minutes

2️⃣ Prepare the seaweed
• Use dried seaweed (miyeok) from an Asian market
• A small handful is plenty, it expands a lot
• Rinse lightly, soak ~30 minutes until soft
• Cut into bite-size pieces with scissors ✂️

3️⃣ Bring out the flavor
• Lightly stir-fry the soaked seaweed in perilla oil (or sesame, olive oil—or skip oil entirely)
• Don’t crisp it, just gently warm and release flavor
• You can add a splash of water if needed

4️⃣ Combine & season gently
• Add seaweed to the broth
• Optional: chopped onion or garlic
• Season lightly with sea salt, or a touch of soy sauce + sea salt
• Simmer on medium heat; add water as needed

💡 This soup tastes even better the next day.

🍚 How to enjoy
• Pour over rice or eat separately
• Pair with a small side of kimchi
• A comforting, warming breakfast or light meal

From a family medicine & lifestyle medicine perspective, this soup checks so many boxes:
✔️ Easy to digest
✔️ Rich in iodine, minerals, and nutrients
✔️ Gentle on the gut when you’re not feeling well
 ✔️ Perfect for breakfast, recovery days, or simple family meals


01/08/2026

This Cooking Trick Makes Healthy Food Taste Restaurant-Quality (Sous Vide at Home)

One of my favorite at-home culinary upgrades is using a sous-vide machine (ours is nicknamed “Sweetie” 😄) to enhance flavor and tenderness, just like a fancy restaurant… but totally doable at home.

💡 How it works:
Sous vide keeps the water at a precise temperature you set. That means you can cook meat, veggies, or proteins slowly and evenly for hours without overcooking. The result?
✔️ Incredible tenderness (especially for protein)
✔️ Deep flavor absorption
✔️ Consistent results every time

⚠️ Not for everyone, but a great option if you enjoy cooking and want to level up your home meals.

🥩🍗 Tonight’s menu:
I had friends over, so I prepped chicken breast and steak.
• Different proteins = different ideal temps
• I met somewhere in the middle for sous-vide cooking
• Finished everything on a hot BBQ grill for that perfect sear

🌿 Simple, clean marinade:
• Olive oil
• Garlic salt
• Black pepper
• Sweet paprika

👉 Tip: Keep the marinade on the drier side. Too much liquid + vacuum sealing = mess. A good dry rub lets flavors pe*****te beautifully during sous vide.

🍲 Side Dish: Cucumber Kimchi

🔥 Final result?
Juicy, tender meat with flavor fully infused, not just sitting on the surface.

Lifestyle medicine isn’t just what we prescribe, it’s how we live, eat, and enjoy food together.

12/31/2025

Korean glass noodle dish (잡채 / japchae)

At Sunny Health DPC, family medicine is more than prescriptions, it’s about food, culture, and connection 💛

Today I’m cooking a classic Korean glass noodle dish (잡채 / japchae), a festive stir-fry we make for birthdays, holidays, and special family moments. This dish always brings back the happiest memories.

✨ How we make it (simple & nourishing):
• Soak glass noodles in water ~15 minutes
• Boil briefly until clear (less than 10 min), drain well
• Stir-fry carrots, onions, and mushrooms lightly in olive oil
• Quickly blanch spinach, squeeze out water
• Combine noodles + veggies in a big bowl
• Season with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and just a touch of sugar
• Mix well so every noodle is perfectly coated

It’s delicious fresh, and even better the next day, lightly reheated or quickly stir-fried again with minimal oil.

🥕 Plant-forward
🍄 Fiber-rich
🥬 Anti-inflammatory
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Made for sharing

This is lifestyle medicine in real life, food that nourishes the body and the soul.

12/27/2025

Juk (죽) — yes, it sounds like “joke,” but it’s actually Korean rice porridge, and it’s one of the most comforting, healing foods you can make 🍲

Juk is simple: rice + water, cooked low and slow until the rice breaks down into a silky porridge. You can add any protein or vegetables you like, which makes it perfect when you’re sick, run down, or just want something gentle and nourishing.

✨ Today’s version: Chicken & Ginger Juk
This combo is a classic for a reason:
•Chicken → easy protein, comforting, supports recovery
•Ginger → warming, anti-inflammatory, helps immunity and digestion
Perfect for when you’re under the weather—or during cold winter months.

👩‍🍳 How I made it (busy-day friendly):
•I used rotisserie chicken to save time (choose one that’s lightly seasoned and smaller/compact).
•Pull the chicken apart by hand (it tastes better than cutting with a knife).
•Set aside sliced breast meat
•Leave the carcass and any leftover meat for stock
•Ginger:
•Peel and julienne ~1 Tbsp finely (for eating)
•Cut another ~1 Tbsp into chunky pieces (for flavor)
•In a pot, add a small amount of olive oil, then gently sauté ginger + green onion on low heat to release flavor.
•Make a quick stock with the chicken carcass, leftover meat, and water.
•Add:
•Cooked rice (about 2 servings) or raw rice (just needs longer cooking)
•Pulled chicken pieces
•Sautéed ginger & green onion
•Raw ginger chunks
•Add enough water to fully cover everything.

⏲️ Cook:
•Simmer ~15 minutes on medium heat, stirring the bottom occasionally (use a thick-bottom pot to prevent burning).
•Remove bones and large carcass pieces. Salvage any meat and add it back in.
•Optional: simmer another 30 minutes on low for thicker texture, or finish cooking the next day (it gets even better).

🥣 To serve:
•Garnish with green onion
•Season lightly (a touch of garlic salt + pepper)
Keep flavors mild and soothing.

💡 Why I love juk:
Not just for sick days, this is an amazing winter staple. You can easily swap in other proteins or vegetables and make it your own.

12/24/2025

Smoked Salmon With Steamed Egg + Rice or Sweet Potato

🥚 Steamed Egg with Smoked Salmon
Ingredients
•    4 eggs
•    ½ cup hot water
•    Pinch of salt
•    Light sprinkle of black pepper
•    Smoked salmon, cut into small pieces
•    Chopped green onions
•    Japanese fruitcake powder (furikake-style seasoning)

Instructions
1.    Crack 4 eggs into a bowl.
2.    Add ½ cup hot water and gently mix. You’ll notice the color becomes lighter and more opaque.
3.    Lightly season with salt and pepper.
4.    Add small pieces of smoked salmon into the egg mixture.
5.    Place the bowl into a steamer.
6.    Steam for 5 minutes, then continue steaming for another 7 minutes.
7.    Turn off heat and leave the lid on for a few extra minutes to finish gently.
8.    Top with fresh green onions and a light sprinkle of fruitcake powder.
👉 Result: a soft, custard-like egg dish that’s comforting and protein-rich.

Alternative Carb: Roasted Sweet Potato
If you prefer no rice, roasted sweet potato is an excellent substitute.

How to Prepare
1.    Wash whole sweet potatoes (skin on).
2.    Bake at 400°F (205°C) for about 1 hour.
3.    Flip once halfway through.
4.    Check doneness by poking with a chopstick, it should slide in easily.
5.    Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Naturally sweet, fiber-rich, and very satisfying, especially in colder weather.

🩺 Lifestyle Medicine Notes
 •    Protein: Eggs + smoked salmon support muscle and metabolic health
 •    Healthy carbs: Rice or sweet potato provide sustained energy
 •    Gut-friendly: Soft-textured, warm foods are easy to digest
 •    Flexible: Works for low-appetite mornings or busy schedules

12/23/2025

Grateful hearts this holiday season ✨
for a special dinner to celebrate our incredible team. Thankful for their hard work, dedication, and compassionate care for our patients every day. 💙

12/20/2025

Leftover Udon Stir-Fry Bowl ✨

🥢 Healthy Kids Lunch Hack (Lifestyle Medicine Edition!) 🥢
Busy morning? Leftovers in the fridge? This is one of our go-to quick, balanced lunch ideas that kids actually enjoy, even cold!

➡️ Defrost frozen udon overnight
➡️ Boil noodles 2–3 minutes, drain (no need to rinse!)
➡️ In a pan, stir-fry whatever veggies you have on hand:
🧄 garlic | 🧅 onion | 🥕 carrot | 🌱 green onion
with olive oil, garlic salt & pepper
➡️ Add noodles, splash of soy sauce + Japanese cooking wine (mirin)
➡️ If it sticks, just add a little water and stir
➡️ Finish with roasted sesame seeds
➡️ Optional: a few drops of sesame oil before turning off heat

🍱 Pack it straight into the lunchbox
✔️ Balanced carbs + veggies
✔️ Minimal prep
✔️ Tastes great warm or cold

At Sunny Health DPC, we believe healthy eating doesn’t have to be complicated, just practical, flexible, and realistic for families 💚


12/12/2025

Easy Fall Weeknight Dinner Idea 
Here’s one of my favorite fall dinners: roasted fresh cauliflower, crispy air-fried chicken wings, and garlicky pan-seared salmon. So easy, so delicious, and perfect for chilly evenings. 🥦🍗🐟🥦 Fresh

Roasted Cauliflower Grab those small cauliflowers still attached to the branch they’re the freshest!✨ Cut in half ✨ Rinse and dry ✨ Toss with olive oil, salt + pepper ✨ Roast at 450°F for ~15 min, then flipCook until golden. Tip: Take them out on time so they stay crisp, not mushy.

🍗 Crispy Air-Fryer Chicken Wings I buy whole wings and cut them myself.✨ Trim excess fat ✨ Rinse + dry VERY well (no water = crispier skin!)✨ Season with salt, pepper, olive oil + any spices (garlic powder, veg powder, etc.) ✨ Air-fry at 370°F for 10+ min, flip and continue until crisp.

🐟 Garlic Pan-Seared Salmon ✨ Cut into smaller pieces ✨ Rinse + pat dry ✨ Sauté minced garlic in olive oil ✨ Add salmon, season with salt + pepper ✨ Flip often so the garlic doesn’t burn ✨ Cover for 5 min if you want it to cook through, then uncover to crisp the edges Tip: Remove from heat quickly! Salmon keeps cooking even off the stove.
Serve everything with a little brown rice or your favorite whole-grain carb. Simple, balanced, and full of protein + vegetables, perfect for cozy fall nights. 🍁 Hope you enjoy this video and try it at home! Sunny Health Direct Primary Care, Las Vegas 💛 🍗 🍂🍁❤️

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