Easy Korean Recipes
Korean braised lotus root (yeongeun jorim) is glossy, tender, and perfectly chewy, with each slice soaking up a savory sweet soy glaze. It’s the kind of side dish you can’t stop eating and the one that quietly steals the spotlight on the table. Learn how to make it! Braised lotus root (yeongeun jorim, 연근조림) …
Learn how to make delicious seasoned Korean acorn jelly (dotorimuk)! This light and flavorful side dish features a soft and bouncy textured acorn jelly. When you pair it with fresh vegetables and dressing, it makes for a delicious salad that’s hard to resist. It’s addictive! My Early Adventures in Making Traditional Dotorimuk When I was …
Oi Muchim, the refreshing spicy Korean cucumber salad, is an incredibly versatile side dish. The bright, zippy flavors will awaken your taste buds and beautifully complement a variety of Korean main dishes. Whether served alongside your Korean BBQ feast or paired with other authentic Korean dishes, this crisp, flavorful salad is sure to delight! Learn …
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 …
Learn how to make Korean chili oil. This hot chili oil adds a nice layer of spiciness, rich umami, pleasant fragrance, and vibrant red color to your favorite Korean dish. What’s more, it’s so easy to make! What is Korean Chili Oil Korean chili oil is a type of condiment made with Korean chili flakes …
Try these delicious and crispy air fryer chickpeas! These Korean BBQ flavored roasted chickpeas are crunchy, delicious and so moreish. They will make perfect healthier snacks. As a bonus, I also included instructions for the oven roasting method for those who don’t have an air fryer at home. Let’s get cooking! What are Air Fryer …
Bibim guksu is a light and delicious cold noodle salad dish. It’s seasoned with spicy, sweet and tangy Korean chilli dressing. If you’re looking for an easy meal with a little bit of zing, this is what you need! Summer Perfect, Spicy Korean Noodle Salad: Bibim Guksu This bibim guksu is something I am very …
Delicious Korean potato side dish – Gamja Jorim Recipe! Learn how to make Korean braised potatoes using baby potatoes. Soy sauce braised baby potatoes are a popular Korean side dish. It’s called algamja jorim (알감자 조림) in Korean. I used to love having these little cuties in my school lunch box. Baby potatoes are soft …
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 …
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 …
Fuss free, healthy and delicious – Nut free energy balls! These bliss balls are made with dates, coconut and cacao powder. Today I want to share our family’s favorite snack – nut free energy ball recipe. This isn’t Korean food in any way, nonetheless I make it a lot in my kitchen! I first discovered …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Learn to make popular Korean winter street food – Hotteok (Korean sweet pancakes). It’s crispy outside and inside is filled with sweet gooey indulgence! Today I’m sharing my sweet tooth love with you. I’m here to present my Korean sweet pancakes (Hotteok, Hoddeok or Hodduk, 호떡) recipe! My original recipe is like 9 years old …
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 …
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, …
Jjolmyeon (Jjol myun), an addictive Korean spicy chewy noodle recipe. Today I’m sharing my teenagehood favourite dish – Jjolmyeon (쫄면, Korean spicy chewy noodles). It is commonly available at a Korean snack restaurant (Bunsikjeom, 분식점), where it also sells, Korean rice rolls (Kimbap, 김밥), Korean spicy rice cakes (Tteokbokki, 떡볶이), Udon noodles and various other …