Easy Korean Recipes
Learn how to make this irresistible Korean toast, a staple breakfast delight popular on the bustling streets of Korea. Known as Korean Street Toast or Korean Egg Toast, this savory creation perfectly blends texture and flavor, offering a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and enjoy on the go. Korean street toast, translated as “Gilgeori …
Super Easy Korean Mochi Recipe – Chapssaltteok (찹쌀떡)! Chapssaltteok, also known as Korean mochi, is Korea’s delightful take on the Japanese daifuku rice cake. Soft, chewy, and filled with sweet red bean paste, this popular treat combines satisfying textures with a subtly sweet flavor. While Chapssaltteok can be enjoyed all year round, it’s especially cherished …
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 …
Easy kimbap (Korean sushi roll) recipe! Today I’m sharing an easy kimbap recipe. In Korea, we call it Yachae Kimbap (야채 김밥). It means vegetable kimbap and this is the most basic kimbap variety available in Korea. While the name indicates that it’s vegetable oriented, it’s not necessarily a vegetarian kimbap. It does include some …
Super easy baked curried chicken recipe! Make some curried chicken using Korean curry powder. (An alternate option is also discussed.) This oven baked curried chicken breast can be served in a sandwich, wrap or in salads. It’s a versatile dish that will also give you a healthy, light and meal prep friendly lunch/dinner option! Koreans love …
Learn about popular Korean banana milk and make it at home following my easy banana milk recipe! When I was a child, I went nuts about banana milk. I definitely was one of those kids who didn’t like the regular “white milk”. But I could drink any flavored milk, particularly banana milk, non-stop. I loved …
Let’s make some sweet Korean snacks, Korean walnut pastry – Hodugwaja! Do you know hogugwaja / hodo kwaja (호두과자)? It’s a popular Korean street snack! But you can also easily see it at a highway rest stop in Korea. It used to be my family’s go to snack while we are travelling around the country. …
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 …
Tender, delicious and addictive Korean braised short ribs – Galbi Jjim recipe! Have you heard of Galbi Jjim / Kalbi Jjim / Galbijjim (갈비찜) before? Korea has many braised recipes and galbi jjim is braised short ribs made with (often) beef short ribs. It is typically served during the festive holidays like Korean lunar new years’ …
Make Korean fusion style Bo Ssam at home and fall in love with the bo ssam miracle! I finally tried the famous Momofuku bo ssam recipe at home. This bo ssam recipe is developed by Chef David Chang and ever since it’s been hugely popular, particularly in the United States. Essentially Momofuku bo ssam is …
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! …
Korean tteokbokki recipe. Tteokbokki is one of the most popular Korean street foods in Korea. Among other things, today’s recipe is made with Korean rice cakes, Korean fish cakes, Korean soup stock / dashi stock and gochujang (Korean chili paste)! It’s super delicious, umami rich and highly addictive! So much so that even if your …
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 …
Easy and delicious Korean fried chicken recipe. Would you care for super crunchy chicken that is coated with hugely addictive homemade Korean sweet chili sauce? Then read on. This Korean fried chicken is perfect for any occasion and I’m sure everyone will fall in love with it instantly. Learn how to make it in three …
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 …
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 …
Explore the wonders of delicious Korean street food! Here I share eight of the best Korean street food recipes you can try in your own home. They are easy to follow and fun and delicious to make! You will feel like you’re in the midst of a food street in Korea! If you’ve been to Korea …
Kimchi is a versatile dish that can be eaten on its own or cooked with almost anything. Here I share 14 delicious ways to eat kimchi! Kimchi / Kimchee (김치) is Korean fermented cabbage and it’s an integral ingredient in Korean cuisine. Many Koreans eat kimchi every day if not at every meal! You get …