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!
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 …
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 …
Learn how to make super easy and quick pickled carrots and daikon radishes! These pickles are so versatile that they can go with anything! Last week when I shared my Oven baked Korean BBQ Beef ribs recipe, I mentioned that I will share my quick pickled carrots and radishes recipe. So here it is! It must be my …
Korean green chili pickles are an easy and delicious Korean side dish that has a sweet and sour flavor and crunchy texture. For extra Korean flavor, these pickled chilies can be seasoned with spicy Korean chili sauce. These are so addictive! They will become your new favorite pickled dish! Korean green chili pickles (고추 장아찌, …
Heart shaped imitation crab omelettes are creative mini egg omelettes made with imitation crab meat. They are perfect for someone who likes expressing their affection with their food! Today I want to share an easy, simple and trendy Korean recipe called Heart Matsal Jeon (하트 맛살전). It means heart shaped imitation crab omelette. I don’t know …
Korean tofu salad with honey soy chilli vinaigrette is cold tofu salad that actually tastes delicious and healthy. It is light, refreshing, and spiced up with Korean chilli flakes for authentic Korean flavour! Many of my non-meat loving readers will be happy about today’s recipe. I’ve been sharing meaty dishes lately so, for a change, …
Korean style sausage stir fry is made with Korean style Vienna sausage and vegetables. It’s a popular side dish for a Korean lunchbox! Growing up in Korea, one of my favourite lunchbox menus was this Korean style sausage stir fry. Korean Style Sausage Stir Fry Typically Korean style sausage stir fry is made with Korean …
Korean stir fried potato side dish is one of the easiest Korean side dishes you can make! It’s crunchy and mildly flavoured popular Korean banchan! Korean stir fried potato side dish recipe is something that I meant to share for a while. FYI, it’s been sitting in my draft folder for 3 years! I don’t …
Stuffed shiitake mushrooms are a beloved Korean holiday dish, often enjoyed during festive celebrations. Simple to make and packed with healthy protein, their rich, savory filling makes them perfect as a side dish or a festive appetizer everyone will love! Today, I’m bringing you a protein-packed recipe for stuffed shiitake mushrooms. And yes, these are …
Sweet and tangy cabbage salad made in a Korean way! It’s crunchy and delicious! Today, I’m back to share an easy recipe using cabbage and pink radish. But I’d say the highlight of this salad is the sweet and tangy roasted sesame seed dressing. I can just smell the nutty aroma floating in the air …
Today I’m sharing something different than usual here. I’m sharing a collection of recipes instead of a single recipe. Can you guess what it is? Yes, I’m very thrilled to present my first video course and ebook package – “The Banchan Cookbook” Woohoo~ In the past few months, I’ve been busy working on my first cookbook – The Banchan Cookbook. …
Korean egg omelette recipe. Learn how to make Korean egg roll with seaweed. Today I want to share a simple but delicious Korean side dish recipe called – Rolled seaweed and egg omelette (Gim Gyeranmari, 김 계란말이). When I was at school my mum used to make this a couple of times a week. It particularly …
Looking for an easy, delicious, and satisfying side dish? This Sautéed Korean Cucumber Side Dish is just the thing! With its simple preparation, irresistible crunch, and a delightful nutty sesame flavor, this dish is a guaranteed hit. Today I’m sharing a super easy Sautéed Korean Cucumber Side Dish (Oi Namul, 오이 나물 or Oi Bokkeum, …
Crunchy and delicious Korean radish kimchi (Kkakdugi) recipe! Radish kimchi is one of my favorite types of kimchi (김치). When I was a child, I always preferred radish kimchi over regular napa cabbage kimchi. Because it has a crunchy texture and a subtle sweet note to it. You can easily buy this kimchi from a …
Learn how to make an addictive and versatile Korean sweet tangy soy dipping sauce! Today I’m sharing a very versatile Korean dipping sauce recipe. I normally use this sauce with my various Korean pancakes (Buchimgae and Pa-Jeon: Kimchi pancakes, Korean squid pancakes, Korean potato pancakes, Korean oyster pancakes, Tuna cakes, Enoki mushrooms pancakes and gochujang pancakes) and also …
Pan fried tofu in garlic soy sesame sauce is an easy and delicious Korean tofu side dish. It’s so flavourful that even non-vegetarians would appreciate the taste! Today I’m going to share an easy peasy Korean side dish recipe using Tofu (Dubu, 두부). OK. One thing I learnt from Hollywood movies is that not many …
This sweet, tangy and spicy Korean dipping sauce (known as chogochujang) is a perfect Korean sauce to pair with seafood! Today, I want to talk about Sweet, Tangy and Spicy Korean Dipping Sauce aka Cho-Gochujang (초고추장) or ChoJang (초장). I get it if you thought this post was about “steamed prawns” rather than the “dipping …