Easy Korean Recipes
Welcome to my delicious collection of Korean side dishes, also known as banchan! These scrumptious and healthy accompaniments are an integral part of Korean cuisine.
With their vibrant colors, unique flavors, and diverse textures, banchan dishes not only enhance the taste of your main course but also elevate the overall dining experience.
Ranging from simple and refreshing vegetable dishes to flavorful meat or seafood options, there is a banchan to suit every palate.
Did you know I even have an e-Cookbook called “The Banchan Cookbook” that highlights 30 everyday Korean side dishes popular for generations?
Whether you’re a fan of traditional kimchi, savory pancakes, simple salads, or planning a Korean feast, my extensive selection of banchan recipes has got you covered. These dishes are perfect for adding excitement to your everyday meals and are sure to impress anyone who tries them.
So why wait? Dive into the world of banchan and discover the incredible variety and depth of flavors that Korean side dishes have to offer. Happy cooking!
Easy homemade ssamjang recipe! Today I want to share one of the most popular Korean sauce – Sssamjang recipe. Ssamjang (쌈장) is best known as a Korean bbq dipping sauce. It has mildly spicy and salty flavor with nutty fragrant. And, most importantly it compliments well Korean pork belly bbq (Samgyeopsal). What is Ssamjang It is a …
Learn how to make Korean style macaroni salad! It is definitely not a traditional Korean side dish, but I seem to spot this dish as often as kimchi when I dine at a Korean restaurant these days. How about you? What is Korean Macaroni Salad Korean macaroni salad is Korean pasta salad side dish made …
Korean style creamy fruit salad recipe. Learn how to make this quick and easy creamy fruit salad. This Korean style fruit salad is a great side dish that goes well with both western style and oriental style meals. It is full of savory and sweet flavor too! Have you tried Korean style creamy fruit salad …
Try this super easy, Korean vegetarian side dish – Korean tofu with spicy Korean ketchup! This pan fried tofu is lightly coated with spicy Korean ketchup. And, yes, it tastes as it sounds. It has lightly crispy texture outside with the usual soft tofu texture inside. It is then covered with sweet, spicy and lightly …
Ultimate bibimbap sauce recipe in four ways! Here, you will find four styles of delicious Korean bibimbap sauce. It covers spicy to non-spicy bibimbap sauce and classic to funky flavor! As each sauce has a unique flavor profile, you can choose one according to your preference and pair it with your favorite bibimbap ingredients! Bibimbap …
Try this one of the most popular Korean side dishes – Spicy Bellflower Root Salad! To locals, this dish is known as Doraji Muchim (도라지 무침) or Doraji Saengchae (도라지 생채). It may be a lesser known side dish to many of you, nonetheless, it is commonly seen at a Korean’s table. This spicy bellflower …
Learn how to make quick cucumber kimchi. It’s crunchy, light and flavorful. Just perfect for this summer! Korean Cucumber Kimchi Cucumber kimchi (Oi Kimchi, 오이 김치) is a popular summer kimchi in Korea. My mom used to make either a quick cucumber kimchi (as seen above) or stuffed cucumber kimchi (oi sobagi, 오이 소박이) every …
Learn to make delicious stir fried gochujang sauce, yak gochujang – a popular condiment perfect for bibimbap and beyond. It’s easy and delightful! Today, I want to share a magic sauce that will instantly become your favorite condiment: Enter Yak gochujang! What is Yak Gochujang Yak gochujang (약 고추장) is a delightful twist on the …
Easy dongchimi recipe. This light and refreshing radish water kimchi is a perfect kimchi for your spring and summer weather! What is Dongchimi? Dongchimi (동치미) is a popular water kimchi made with Korean radish. The kimchi is often prepared in late (Korean) fall or early winter using radishes harvested in fall. Apparently, these radishes are …
Try this popular Korean sweet potato recipe – Candied sweet potatoes (Goguma Mattang)! Goguma Mattang (고구마 맛탕) is one of our family’s favorite Korean side dishes and snacks. Deep fried chunky sweet potatoes are coated with caramelized sugar. It’s a crunchy outside and soft and fluffy inside kind of dish. Continue reading if you would …
Super easy Korean coleslaw recipe! Do you want to try cabbage salad that is light, tangy and slightly sweet? (And there’s no mayo!) Then, how would you feel if this Korean slaw has a little bit of Korean spice to give it a kick? It sounds very mouthwatering to me! Here I present my spicy …
Quick lemon and cucumber pickle recipe. These cucumber pickles are really delicious. The right balance of sweetness, tanginess and the crunchiness is so refreshing and invigorating! Cucumber pickles are quite popular in Korea. You can often see them served at a pizza or pasta restaurant (mostly western style restaurants). At these place, as you would know, serving …
Easy Korean daikon radish salad! This radish salad is light, fresh, crunchy, spicy and delicious. Make it in less than 10 mins! Today I’m sharing an easy Korean side dish recipe – daikon radish salad. Its Korean name is Musaengchae (무생채). Mu means radish (daikon radish / white radish) and saengchae means salad / raw …
Delicious Korean egg roll (Gyeran Mari) recipe! Korean egg roll is a popular Korean side dish. The ingredients are quite readily accessible, so my mom used to make it a lot for us. Also, because the egg looks pretty and and quite compact, it’s popular in a school lunch box. I always loved having it …
Learn how to make a very popular side dish and drinking snack, Korean Corn Cheese. This dish is coated with butter and loaded with cheese, resulting in a delightful, tasty, and comforting flavor. Try it today! What is Korean Corn Cheese? Korean corn cheese (콘치즈) is a delicious Korean side dish made with sweet corn, …
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 …
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 …
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 …