Easy Korean Recipes
Dive into the heart of Korea with my exquisite collection of Korean Soup and Stew recipes. With each recipe lovingly prepared using authentic Korean ingredients, each dish tells a story of traditional Korean cuisine.
From the fiery kick of Kimchi Jjigae to the soul-soothing warmth of Galbitang, my recipe selection caters to every palate. Perfect for a cozy meal or a comforting pick-me-up, these dishes are a testament to the rich culinary heritage of Korea.
Ojingeo Guk (Korean Squid Soup) is a light, comforting soup made with tender squid, Korean radish, and green onions. It’s quick to make and full of clean, savory flavor — a classic, everyday dish in Korean home cooking. I grew up eating this soup both at home and at school in Korea, so it holds …
Learn how to make dried pollack soup (bugeoguk). This lesser-known Korean soup dish is renowned for its refreshing taste, concentrated flavor, and the chewy texture of the dried pollack. It’s also a popular hangover remedy in Korea. What is Dried Pollack Dried pollack is a traditional Korean food made from pollack fish, also known as …
This cozy Korean chicken noodle soup — called dak kalguksu (닭 칼국수) or sometimes chicken kalguksu — is one of my favorite comfort meals. It features tender chicken, knife-cut noodles, and a light yet flavorful broth that feels especially soothing on cold or rainy days. It’s simple, nourishing, and easy to make at home. What …
Looking for an easy and delicious way to liven up your next meal? Try making Korean mussel soup – Honghap Tang! This light and refreshing dish is made with fresh mussels, green onions, garlic, and salt, and is popular in Korea, especially as a side dish to Korean alcohol, soju. Follow the steps below to …
If you’ve never had sujebi before, you should try it. It is a classic Korean noodle dish that is served in warm broth. It is a great comfort food. Learn how to make it and incorporate it in your own cooking today! What is Sujebi Sujebi (수제비) is a Korean style pasta-broth noodle soup that …
Light, refreshing and delightful kimchi soup recipe. What is Kimchi Soup Kimchi soup (kimchi guk, 김치국) is a staple Korean soup made with kimchi. The name of kimchi soup can vary based on other ingredients you put in the soup. Today’s kimchi soup recipe includes canned tuna, making this soup’s name tuna kimchi soup (chamchi …
Hearty and comforting yukgaejang recipe. This spicy beef soup is made slowly in a traditional way to bring out all the delicious flavor in depth. Learn how to make this at home! What is Yukgaejang Yukgaejang (yuk gae jang, 육개장) is Korean spicy beef soup. It is often served during hot summer days as a …
Try this hearty and heartwarming Korean beef short rib soup – galbitang at home. Short ribs are slowly simmered for over 1 hour to bring out all the good nutrients, making it a particularly great soup when you feel run down. Most importantly though, it is delicious, with delicate flavor and is filling, so it …
My best doenjang jjigae recipe! Learn how to make staple Korean stew – doenjang jjigae (Korean soybean paste stew) at home. It’s hearty and comforting! What is Doenjang Jjigae Doenjang jjigae (된장찌개) is one of the most popular Korean stew dishes made with Korean soybean paste (doenjang), a type of fermented bean paste made of …
Try this light, healthy, and nutritious Korean seaweed soup – Miyeok guk recipe. It’s very easy to make and comes with many benefits! Today, I want to share one of the staple Korean soups – seaweed soup recipe. What is Korean Seaweed Soup Korean seaweed soup (miyeok guk or miyuk guk, 미역국) is a soup predominantly made …
Jjamppong / Jjampong (짬뽕) is a popular Korean spicy noodle soup that is loaded with various type of seafood. It tastes very refreshing and comforting! Every now and then I have a craving for Jjamppong (Korean spicy seafood noodle soup). Fiery looking red hot soup can be intimidating to some people, but I have to say, …
Easy cold cucumber soup recipe. This Korean cucumber soup is a perfect appetizer and side dish particularly during hot summer weather. Learn how to make it at home. It takes less than 15 mins! Cold cucumber soup (Oi Naengguk, 오이냉국) is a very popular Korean summer soup. It has a slightly salty, sweet and tangy vinegary taste. …
Sweet and savory Korean beef stew recipe. I know many of you like bulgogi (Korean BBQ beef), so today I want to share a variation of this delicious recipe. Bulgogi Jeongol / Bulgogi Jungol (불고기 전골) is a Korean hot pot dish consisting of deliciously marinated bulgogi, soup stock, glass noodles and various vegetables. But …
Noodle soup is a perfect comfort food in cold weather. Try this easy Korean noodle soup recipe. The soup is savory and refreshing, and tastes a bit like kalguksu (Korean knife cut noodles). This Korean noodle soup also makes an easy one bowl meal for any time of the day! Today I want to introduce …
Light, refreshing, and comforting Korean dumpling soup – manduguk recipe! Manduguk / Mandu-guk (만둣국) is a popular Korean soup particularly on Korean new year’s day. Growing up I was taught that, north Koreans make manduguk / Korean dumpling soup while south Koreans make tteokguk / Korean rice cake soup on new year’s day morning. Though, when …
Super easy Korean egg drop soup recipe! Learn how to make Korean style egg drop soup, Gyeran-guk (계란국), at home. It’s so delicious and comforting! It tastes light, healthy and savory. And the nutty aroma from a small drop of sesame oil gives you a warm and cozy feeling. What’s more, it’s very easy to make! …
Easy pumpkin porridge recipe. Learn how to make Korean style pumpkin porridge! Korean pumpkin porridge (Hobakjuk, 호박죽) is a popular snack / dessert, but some people even eat it for breakfast too. It’s sweet, nutty and velvety. A perfect comfort food in fall and winter! The Korean word – Hobak (호박) is a generic term for …
Gamjatang is a spicy Korean pork bone soup. It is made by simmering pork bones for a long time then the strained milky bone broth is seasoned with Korean special condiments such as gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) and gochujang (Korean chili paste). The soup is very hearty and comforting so it’s perfect for cold wintry …
Super addictive and comforting, spicy Korean chicken stew recipe – Dak dori tang! Chunky chicken and potatoes are braised in spicy Korean sauce. The result is amazing! It’s so delicious and heart warming! It’s a perfect main dish to serve with steamed rice. Oh my my… It’s spring here. Living in a sub-tropical area means …
Restore your energy with Samgyetang (Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup)! It’s a popular summer stamina food in Korea. Today, I’m sharing a samgyetang recipe. Samgyetang (삼계탕, 蔘鷄湯) means ginseng chicken soup and it is a popular stamina food in summer. Korean ancestors believed that you can supplement your lost energy by having this soup. So many …