Easy Korean Recipes
Learn how to make omija tea! It’s a popular summer drink in Korea. The other day I ventured out to the largest Korean grocery store in my city, which is 40 mins drive each way. Still, it’s nothing like Hmart in the US by comparison, but I do need to go there from time to …
Instant mul naengmyun recipe. Enjoy Korean cold noodles in a quick and easy way. Ready in 5 mins! Mul Naengmyun is a popular Korean noodle dish that is particularly enjoyed during the hot summer months. Mul means water (but really it’s broth) and Naengmyun means cold noodles, so together they make cold noodle soup. The …
Discover Korean barley tea and learn how to make it at home! It’s super easy, delicious and it comes with many health benefits! Do you like tea? I do! I don’t drink English style tea much, but I’ve been drinking Korean barley tea and Korean corn tea every day in the last few weeks. (I …
Learn how to make spicy Korean hot pot with dumplings. It’s going to be your new favorite hot pot recipe! Today I’m sharing a popular Korean hot pot recipe called – Mandu Jeongol (만두 전골). As with a typical Korean hot pot, it is loaded with a variety of ingredients, such as kimchi, tofu, mushrooms and …
Make a perfect summer dessert, Patbingsu (Korean shaved ice) at home! It will chill you down for sure! Also, it’s super easy and delicious. Bingsu / Bingsoo (빙수) is probably the most sought after summer dessert in Korea. Bingsu means Korean shaved ice dessert. When I was little, I only knew one kind of bingsu and …
Spicy garlic fried chicken (Kkanpunggi) is a popular Korean Chinese fusion dish. Double deep fried chicken is super crispy and it is coated with addictively spicy and sweet garlic sauce! Today, I’m sharing a hard to resist spicy garlic fried chicken recipe. Spicy garlic fried chicken is known as Kkanpunggi (깐풍기) in Korea. It’s a popular …
Learn how to make Korean bean sprout soup. It’s a light and refreshing soup packed with vitamins! Today I’m introducing my Korean bean sprout soup recipe. (Well, technically, I shared this recipe 11 years ago and this is just an update.) Korean bean sprout soup is called Kongnamul Guk (콩나물 국). Kongnamul means soybean sprouts …
Learn how to make delicious dolsot bibimbap, with or without a traditional Korean stone bowl! This iconic rice bowl dish is loaded with vibrant vegetables, savory toppings, and perfectly crispy rice, creating a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds. I’m so excited to share my recipe with you today because it’s a …
Gosari namul is a traditional Korean side dish made with edible fern known as fernbrake or bracken fiddleheads. It is seasoned with soy sauce and minced garlic among other things and has a meaty texture. It is commonly served in traditional bibimbap! Today I’m sharing a Korean traditional side dish, Gosari Namul (고사리 나물, Seasoned …
Doraji namul is a traditional Korean side dish that is made with bellflower root. It has a simple taste but it is followed by a slightly bitter after taste. It is commonly served in a traditional bibimbap! Today I’m sharing a classic Korean side dish – Doraji Namul (도라지 나물, Sautéed Bellflower Root) recipe. A common English name …
Yubuchobap is sweet and vinegared rice stuffed in fried bean curd pockets. It’s perfect in a Korean lunch box or as a party food. Let’s make it! Yubuchobap (Yubu Chobap, 유부초밥) is Korean version of Japanese inarizushi / inari sushi. “Yubu” means fried bean curd and “chobap” means sushi rice. So together it makes sushi rice …
Looking for a versatile and flavorful dish? Korean spicy tuna is your answer! This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, offering a quick and easy meal solution packed with taste. Whether you’re serving it with rice, pasta, or even in sandwiches, Korean spicy tuna is a must-try for anyone seeking a simple yet delicious dish. …
Cucumber boats with crab salad is an easy, quick and super versatile dish. It’s perfect for a light lunch, snacks or as a party finger food. You name it! This cucumber boat recipe (some less adventurous people might just call it ‘stuffed cucumbers’) is one of my first recipes I shared on this blog back …
Bungeoppang is a Korean name for Japanese taiyaki, a fish shaped pastry that is particularly popular in winter streets of Korea. With this recipe, you can now make it at home! Super easy! Bungeoppang (붕어빵) is my favorite childhood snack. When I was younger, you could easily see a cart or van selling it on the …
White Kimchi (Baek Kimchi) is a non-spicy kimchi variety that tastes mild and refreshing. It’s particularly popular amongst kids and spicy food cautious people. This recipe is vegan, vegetarian and gluten free friendly. When you think about kimchi / kimchee (김치) what comes up first in your mind? If nothing comes, how about this: Wickedly spicy looking napa …
The best of the best: 10 most popular recipes of 2016 from My Korean Kitchen Welcome to the first blog post of 2017! Today I’m sharing the 10 most popular recipes created by My Korean Kitchen in 2016. I typically do this type of blogging reflection post once a year, either at the end of …
Easy and delicious Korean Kimchi Mandu (Kimchi dumplings) recipe. Let’s take a bite! If there is Jiaozi in China and Gyoza in Japan, we have something similar called Mandu / Mandoo (만두) in Korea. There are many ways of making Korean mandu / Korean dumplings and one of the most popular is Kimchi Mandu (Kimchi Dumplings, 김치만두). A bit …
Baesuk is a Korean pear dessert that can be either poached or steamed. It’s also a popular natural cough remedy! A few weeks ago, I was sick for a week. I had a deep chesty cough that I couldn’t shake off easily. My husband asked me to consider some natural cough remedies and I thought …
Kalguksu (Korean knife-cut noodle soup) is a light, refreshing, and comforting noodle soup. It will warm your heart, mind, and soul! Kalguksu (칼국수) is one of my favorite noodle soups. Unlike jjampong (짬뽕, Korean spicy seafood noodle soup), kalguksu is not spicy. One of the best parts of kalguksu is the handmade knife-cut noodles — …
Korean style yuzu dressing has been a popular Korean salad dressing in recent years. It’s slightly sweet, tangy and fruity. I love pairing it with my garden salad! Yuja (유자), also known as yuzu, is my latest favorite cooking ingredient. I normally use it in a form of yuja / yuzu marmalade (Yuja-cheong, 유자청), which …