Yaksik dessert elegantly served on a rectangular white plate, with an additional three individually wrapped pieces arranged in the background on a matching round plate.

Yaksik (Korean Sweet Rice with Dried Fruit and Nuts)

Learn how to make Korean sweet rice dessert – Yaksik (Yakbap)! What is Yaksik (Yakbap) Today, I’m introducing a Korean dish known as Yaksik, or Yakshik (약식), also referred to as Yakbap (약밥). This translates to ‘medicinal food’, owing to its key ingredient – honey. In ancient Korea, honey was not just a sweetener but …

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Korean curry is presented encircling a mound of rice in a ribbed plate.

Korean Curry Rice (Kare Rice)

Learn how to make Korean curry rice at home! Packed with savory, slightly sweet, and mildly spicy flavors, this comforting dish is perfect for easy weeknight dinners. What is Korean Curry Rice Korean curry rice is a simple, versatile, and satisfying dish, making it a staple in many Korean households, particularly those with children. Growing …

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A white plate and a stainless steel tray are presented with two piles of mini kimbap, accompanied by a kimbap dipping sauce and yellow pickled radish.

Mini Kimbap (Mayak Kimbap)

Immerse yourself in the enticing world of mini kimbap, a delightful Korean snack that’s sure to have you craving more. These bite-sized morsels, also known as mayak or ggoma kimbap, feature a selection of 3 to 4 fillings, ranging from vegetables, meat, and eggs, all combined with seasoned short grain rice and dried seaweed. What’s …

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Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl

Korean Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl is an easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed at any time at home. It is packed with delicious savory flavor, and creamy texture, making it a great option for lunch or dinner. In this post, you will find out what Korean Tuna Mayo Rice Bowl is all about, …

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Kimchi tuna fried rice served in a black pasta bowl. Also next to it is a spoon and a bowl of dried seaweed furikake.

Kimchi Tuna Fried Rice

Try this easy kimchi tuna fried rice recipe! It’s made with pantry staples, canned tuna and Korean food lover’s fridge staple, kimchi. It only takes 15 minutes to cook this dish! You should really try it or you’ll regret it! About Kimchi Tuna Fried Rice Koreans love fried rice. It makes an easy meal. It’s …

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Six triangle kimbap served on a plate, yellow pickled radish in the background

Triangle Kimbap (Samgak Kimbap)

If you’ve always wanted to know how to make triangle kimbap, then you’ll want to read this. It’s surprisingly simple to make, and there are many varieties that you can try out. Do you want to know how you can make it? Find out right here! What is Triangle Kimbap (Samgak Kimbap) Triangle kimbap (samgak …

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Korean Rice Balls (Jumeokbap)

Learn how to make Korean rice balls, Jumeokbap! These are sure to delight any crowd. They’re simple and fun to put together. Here I will share two popular Korean rice ball recipes. What Are Korean Rice Balls (Jumeokbap) The Korean word for “rice ball,” Jumeok-bap (주먹밥), literally means “rice held in the fist.” For centuries, …

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Sliced tuna kimbap served on a white plate with yellow pickled radish.

Tuna Kimbap (Chamchi Kimbap)

Delicious Korean rice rolls – tuna kimbap recipe. This savory tuna mayo-flavored dish has become a family favorite! It’s easy to make and so tasty. It’s one I can’t get enough of. You should give it a try! Tuna kimbap is my favorite kind of kimbap. It is a fantastic dish that’s packed with savory …

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garaetteok piled on a board

Garaetteok – Rice Cake Recipe

My comprehensive guide on how to make Korean rice cake – Garaetteok at home. Below you will learn how to make rice flour, how to make garaetteok – cylinder rice cake, and how you can use them. Garaetteok is a type of Korean rice cake commonly used when making tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) and tteokguk …

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Korean Spicy Squid Rice Bowl (Ojingeo Deopbap)

Easy, delicious and addictive spicy squid rice bowl recipe. Squid (오징어) is quite cheap and easy to get in Korea. Maybe because of that there are many Korean dishes made with squid. What is Korean Spicy Squid Rice Bowl One of my favorite ways and also one of the most popular ways to enjoy Korean …

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Omurice (Omelette Rice)

Try this super delicious omurice (omelette rice) recipe! Fried rice is lightly covered with fancy tornado omelette and topped with lip-smackingly delicious homemade Korean style demi-glace sauce. But of course, if you want to spare your labor of love, I also cover how to make easy omurice recipe as well. Check out my best omurice …

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Ground beef and rice bowl topped with vegetables

Korean Ground Beef and Rice Bowls

Try this easy and delicious Korean ground beef and rice bowls recipe this week! This bulgogi spin off dish is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It’s so simple to make, requiring only minimal ingredients, yet it’s so flavorful. You can serve with your choice is vegetables and grains, making it a super versatile dish …

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A bowl of soybean sprout rice. Topped with seasoning sauce

Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice)

Try this nutritious Korean soybean sprout rice (Kongnamul Bap) recipe at home. It tastes nutty, savory and nutritious. It makes an easy one bowl meal too! What is Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice) Essentially kongnamul bap (콩나물밥) is rice cooked with soybean sprouts. But it is often cooked with some ground meat (e.g. beef or …

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Korean Purple Rice Recipe

Learn how to make Korean purple rice at home! I will show you how to make it using a rice cooker, instant pot and on the stovetop. Korean purple rice is not only pretty to look at, but it also comes with some health benefits!  Today I want to share a frequently requested recipe – …

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Egg fried rice in a bowl

Breakfast Egg Fried Rice

Egg fried rice (Gyeran Bokkeumbap, 계란볶음밥) is a simple stir fried dish mainly using egg and rice. As many of you know, rice is a Korean staple food. Most Koreans would eat rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. So it’s not uncommon to see people making some quick fried rice from early morning for breakfast. …

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Ssambap (Korean Rice Lettuce Wraps)

Easy Ssambap recipe! Are you familiar with ssam? Ssam (쌈) means any wrapped food in edible leaves and edible seaweed. If you have tried Korean BBQ meat in some lettuce leaves, that is called ssam as well. One type of ssam I love is Ssambap (쌈밥). What is Ssambap Essentially, ssambap means rice wrapped in …

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Easy Kimbap (Korean Sushi Roll)

Easy kimbap (Korean sushi roll) recipe! Today I’m sharing an easy kimbap recipe. In Korea, we call it Yachae Kimbap (야채 김밥). It means vegetable kimbap and this is the most basic kimbap variety available in Korea. While the name indicates that it’s vegetable oriented, it’s not necessarily a vegetarian kimbap. It does include some …

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Easy Kimchi Fried Rice

Easy kimchi fried rice recipe! Kimchi and rice is stir fried with smoky bacon and spicy kimchi juice. It’s simply delicious! What is Kimchi Fried Rice Kimchi Fried Rice, also known as Kimchi Bokkeumbap (김치 볶음밥) in Korean, is a popular type of Korean fried rice. It is predominantly made by stir frying kimchi (a traditional …

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Dolsot Bibimbap

Learn how to make dolsot bibimbap with or without a Korean stone bowl! I’m very excited about sharing my recipe today. It’s a dolsot bibimbap day! Many of you already tasted my super duper delicious bibimbap recipe in the past few years and might be wondering why I’m doing another post about it? Well, my main reason is …

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Tricolor Yubuchobap (Korean Style Inari Sushi)

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 …

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