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.
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 …
Kalguksu (Korean knife-cut noodle soup) is a light, refreshing and comforting noodle soup. It will warm your heart, mind and soul! Kalguksu (Korean knife cut noodle soup, 칼국수) is one of my favourite noodle soups. Unlike Jjampong / Jjamppong (짬뽕, Korean spicy seafood noodle soup), Kalguksu is not spicy. One of the highlights of this noodle soup …
Jjimdak is a popular Korean braised chicken. It originated in the city of Andong, Korea. It’s savoury, mildly salty and sweet with a very subtle spicy kick. It has a somewhat complex flavour and because of that, it’s highly addictive and comforting! Jjimdak (찜닭, Korean braised chicken) recipe has been on my to-do list for a …
Learn how to make the most delicious sundubu jjigae (Korean soft tofu stew) from scratch. It’s loaded with delicious seafood and the soup is very refreshing and comforting! Today I want to share a popular Korean stew – Sundubu Jjigae or Soondubu Jjigae (순두부 찌개, Korean spicy soft tofu stew) recipe. I think sundubu …
Learn how to make popular Korean fish cake soup at home. It’s refreshing, tasty and so comforting! As the weather gets colder, soup gains popularity as a side meal. This Korean fish cake soup (Eomuk-guk, 어묵국 or Odeng-guk, 오뎅국) is a perfect Korean comfort food. It is quite easy to make and also all the ingredients …
Learn how to make popular Korean hot pot dish – Budae Jjigae (Army stew or Army base stew)! It is loaded with Kimchi, spam, sausages, ramen noodles and much more! Korean hot pot dish is one of the most frequently requested recipes from my readers. Whether it’s cold weather that’s calling for this type of …
Hearty and comforting Korean rice cake soup (Tteokguk) recipe! Lunar New Year’s Day is just around the corner! So today I’m sharing my Korean rice cake soup (Tteokguk or Ddeokguk, 떡국) recipe. This is a must have food on New Year’s Day in Korea. (If you want to cook more Korean New Year’s Day Food, …
The ultra comforting Korean stew – kimchi jjigae recipe! Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개) also known as kimchi stew or kimchi soup is probably the most common way of consuming some aged kimchi. It is a such a staple food in Korean households that typically Koreans would eat it at least once or twice a week if …
Learn how to make everyday Korean soup – Korean soybean paste soup! Today I’m sharing Korea’s most staple soup – Doenjang Guk (된장국, Korean soybean paste soup/ Korean miso soup). As I was growing up, I think I had various versions of Doenjang Guk at least a couple of times a week, if not every …
Give life to your Korean soup by learning how to make Korean soup stock (aka Korean style dashi stock)! What is Dashi? Dashi is Japanese soup stock, which is used as a base stock in a Japanese soup dish. It is also used in some side dishes and in noodle dishes etc. Dashi is like …
How to Make Korean Fish Cakes for Soup (from scratch)! (This is part II of How to Make Korean Fish Cakes. If you want to find out How to Make Korean Fish Cakes for appetisers / sides / snacks, click this link. ) Last week I shared a recipe – How to Make Korean Fish Cakes …
Korean spicy braised chicken and potatoes (Dakdoritang) made in a slow cooker! Super easy and so comforting! Do you like chicken? I do. I love it. Chicken is my favourite source of protein. And, I particularly love spicy chicken. When I am busy and don’t know what to cook for the day, I often turn to …
Slow cooker kimchi stew with beef is a perfect comfort food for cold wintry days. It’s spicy, tender and delicious! I’ve been wanting to try a slow cooker for some Korean dishes for a while. It seems like a great idea when I run out of time to cook meals most of these days. I …
Spicy Korean seafood hot pot! It’s loaded with prawns, mussels and vegetables. Delicious and very refreshing! This spicy seafood hot pot (haemul jeongol, 해물전골) is something you might like on a cold night. The soup was so flavorful and moreish, you can not dislike it if you love Korean food! When I had the first spoonful of …