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Seoul bowl with crispy pork belly and pickled vegetablesViews: 1,006

Pan-seared pork belly in a sweet and spicy glaze is served over steamed white rice with several types of Korean pickled vegetables. All vegetables can be prepared in advance. This is a famous...

Pork, Chinese cabbage (Napa), kimchi, carrots, ginger root, green onions, fish sauce, lemon juice, sesame oil...
Time: 8 hours 30 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6 - 8
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Taco with beef ribs in Korean styleViews: 1,246

Jet Tila's special sauce gives these Korean-style tacos their amazing flavor. The sauce's main ingredient is gochujang paste. This fermented red chili pepper paste infuses...

Beef ribs, carrots, celery, red wine, bay leaf, thyme, chili paste, Brussels sprouts, tortilla, lime...
Time: 3 hours 10 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 1301
Categories: Main courses, Pasta, .
Konkuksu (Korean-Style Cold Somen Noodles with Soy Milk)Views: 2 202

Noodles in chilled soy milk broth are one of the most popular summer dishes in Korea. Fresh soy milk has a nutty, slightly sweet, and subtle flavor that pairs well with...

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Time: 12 hours 50 minutes (including soaking and cooling time) Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 596
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Slow Cooker Galbi-Jjim (Beef Ribs with Radish and Carrots, Braised in Korean Sauce)Views: 1,715

Galbi-jjim (Korean-style braised beef short ribs) is such a labor-intensive dish that it's often reserved for special occasions like birthdays, with the preparation process taking a couple of days. In...

Beef ribs, pears, mirin (rice wine), carrots, shiitake mushrooms, daikon radish, green onions...
Time: 2 hours 15 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
Meatless Bulgogi (Korean-Style Marinated Fried Eggplant)Views: 2,027

This delicious vegan eggplant dish is infused with the flavors of Korean bulgogi, a home-cooked dish featuring fried pieces of meat. This quick, meatless version makes dinner ready in just a few minutes.

eggplant, sesame oil, soy sauce, red pepper flakes...
Time: 45 min. including salting time Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 198
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Spicy Tteokbokki (Korean-Style Rice Dumplings in Soy Soy Broth with Fishcakes)Views: 2,150

Tteokbokki is a popular street food in Korea, loved by both children and adults. These soft rice dumplings are soaked in a sweet and spicy sauce. They can be topped with cheese or a soft-boiled egg.

Seaweed, anchovies, white cabbage, red pepper flakes, green onions, chili paste, sesame seeds...
Time: 50 min. (including soaking time) Complexity: easily Servings: 4
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
Oy-sobagi (Spicy pickled Korean cucumbers or cucumber kimchi)Views: 2 101

This spicy cucumber kimchi is a great summer side dish. "Oi" means cucumber in Korean, and "sobagi" means it's been sliced ​​crosswise and stuffed with a spice mixture. It's often made with...

cucumbers, green onions, red pepper flakes, carrots, fish sauce, kimchi...
Time: 5 hours 35 minutes (including soaking, straining, fermentation) Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 94
Categories: Desserts, Candies, .
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Dalgona candyViews: 1,724

"Dalgona candies, also known as poppgi, evoke a special nostalgia for me," shares Jackie Ji Yoon Park. "Every day, a man with a torch sat on a small stool at the gate of our school. He...

sugar, caramel...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 1 Caloric content: 48
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Tteokbokki in soy sauceViews: 1,651

This soy sauce tteokbokki recipe is inspired by gunjung tteokbokki (royal tteokbokki), which dates back to Korea's Joseon Dynasty. Chewy rice balls are stir-fried with beef and...

beef, shiitake mushrooms, bell pepper, oyster sauce...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 314
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
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Gamja saladViews: 1 116

This very simple recipe includes the standard ingredients of Korean potato salad, but you can add canned corn, diced ham, raisins, apple, boiled...

cucumbers, carrots, mashed potatoes, eggs, rice vinegar...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 276
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
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Oi-muchim (Korean cucumber salad)Views: 2,077

Light, refreshing, and quick to prepare, this spicy Korean cucumber salad—oi-muchim—is a wonderful addition to summer dishes. It pairs especially well with steamed rice, but it also...

cucumbers, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, sesame seeds, rice vinegar...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 132
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Tteok-kkochiViews: 1,430

Tteok-kochi are Korean skewers of rice cakes coated in a sweet and savory glaze made with gochujang paste. They're a popular street food in Korea. Some street vendors alternate the rice cakes with...

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Time: 25 min. Complexity: average Servings: 15 Caloric content: 221
Categories: Fast food, Hot dogs, Appetizers, Meat, .
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Korean hot dogViews: 975

These beef hot dogs are packed with delicious Korean barbecue flavor, thanks to a sweet and tangy glaze made with creamed honey and gochujang paste. Drizzle it over fried onions and brush...

Sausages, hot dog buns, carrots, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, chili paste, honey...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 505
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
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Chicken yannyomViews: 1 972

Korean yangnyeom chicken is fried chicken pieces in a sticky, sweet-and-spicy glaze, served as a main course with rice or as an appetizer with alcohol. For this recipe, the chicken is first...

chicken, chili paste, ketchup...
Time: 8 hours 35 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 6
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YaksikViews: 1 163
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Yaksik, also known as yakbap, is a sweet, slightly salty Korean dessert made with glutinous rice, honey, and various nuts and dried fruits. This recipe features ingredients most commonly found in...

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Time: 1 hour 45 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 466
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Air Fryer Zucchini BulgogiViews: 832

This version of Korean bulgogi combines beef with a simple sweet and savory marinade and air fryer-cooked to perfection, making it the perfect weeknight dinner. The recipe...

beef, zucchini, mirin (rice wine), sesame...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 886
Categories: Soups, Meat, With pasta, .
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Mandu-gukViews: 1,288
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"Mandu-guk is a Korean dumpling soup, and it has as many variations as there are dumplings and broths in the world: you can mix and match everything to suit your taste. I prefer to cook the most...

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Time: 3 hours 15 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 10 Caloric content: 471
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
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Mandu with kimchiViews: 1,426
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These Korean dumplings are the perfect combination of kimchi, ground pork, and tofu. Kimchi mandu is best made with over-fermented kimchi, which is spicy and slightly sour, but your favorite kimchi will do just fine.

ground pork, tofu, wonton dough...
Time: 2 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 56 Caloric content: 68
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Fried rice with mushrooms and kimchiViews: 592

This version of Korean kimchi fried rice is cooked on a griddle and is packed with umami flavor from the assorted mushrooms and zucchini-infused vegetable dressing. Each serving is served with a fried egg...

Rice, mushrooms, carrots, kimchi, green onions, zucchini, eggs, seaweed, chili paste...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 8 Caloric content: 1092
The best rice noodle recipes

The best rice noodle recipes

Quick and easy to prepare, elegant rice noodles make a wonderful addition to soups, salads, and other dishes.

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Beef bulgogi quesadillaViews: 656

To make a cheese quesadilla with the flavor of Korean barbecue bulgogi, ground beef is fried with a blend of Korean spices and herbs, then spread on a tortilla topped with cheese,...

Ground beef, pickled onions, chili paste, soy sauce, sesame seeds, lettuce, tortilla, processed cheese...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 1045
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Spicy Pork Belly and Kabocha Squash in the Air FryerViews: 1,665

In Korea, there are many recipes for the country's beloved pork belly, which is grilled whole, cooked on the stovetop, or baked in the oven. The air fryer is also gaining popularity. This device...

Pork, kabocha squash, green onions, chili paste, sesame oil, mirin (rice wine), sesame seeds...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 2 Caloric content: 1490
Categories: Soups, Transparent, Meat, .
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TteokgukViews: 1 187
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This rice cake soup is eaten year-round in Korea, but is especially popular during Seolnal, the Korean New Year. The rice cakes (tteok) themselves embody the main themes of the holiday: hope for...

beef, eggs, seaweed...
Time: 3 hours 45 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 6 Caloric content: 1190
Recipes inspired by national dishes

Recipes inspired by national dishes

Go gold with these international chef-inspired recipes; they're sure to be a hit at your special occasion party.

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MulnaengmyeonViews: 1,318
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Mulnaengmyeon is a cold noodle dish served in an ice-cold broth with various garnishes or toppings, which may vary from restaurant to restaurant. Although this dish is rarely made from scratch at home...

beef, seaweed, cucumbers, daikon radish, eggs...
Time: 8 hours 45 minutes Complexity: average Servings: 4 Caloric content: 1200
Categories: Appetizers, Vegetables, .
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Kennip kimchiViews: 1,882
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Kennip kimchi (perilla leaf kimchi) is typically made with a very salty and rich sauce. This version is anything but! Add a water-based sauce to lightly season and marinate the leaves,...

Kimchi, red pepper flakes, fish sauce, soy sauce, carrots, ginger root, sesame seeds...
Time: 25 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6
Categories: Sauces, Dips, Gas stations, .
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Spicy Korean mayonnaiseViews: 810

Korean gochujang paste adds a pleasantly piquant flavor to regular mayonnaise. It's perfect for any dish or appetizer, whether as a dip or condiment. Korean gochujang paste can be found in grocery stores...

chili paste, mayonnaise...
Time: 5 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 217
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
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Fried chicken in a spicy sesame glazeViews: 555

Prepare Korean-style chicken legs by deep-frying them twice. This method ensures the chicken is perfectly cooked through, juicy on the inside, and super crispy on the outside. Ready...

Chicken drumsticks, rice vinegar, ginger root, starch, sriracha sauce, honey, vodka, sesame seeds...
Time: 4 hours. Complexity: easily Servings: 8
Pork BulgogiViews: 1,376

This unconventional take on the Korean dish bulgogi is made with pork belly instead of beef. The pork belly slices are marinated in a Korean spice mixture for just half an hour and then fried. Perfect for...

pork, bacon, chili paste, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 887
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Cold udon noodles with kimchi and tofuViews: 1,065

This cold salad, made with chilled, spicy Korean bibim guksu noodles, will captivate you with its vibrant, refreshing flavor. Boiled udon noodles are quickly cooled under cold water,...

Udon noodles, tofu, kimchi, mesclun salad mix, sesame oil, soy sauce, sesame seeds...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 460
Categories: Appetizers, Meat, .
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Korean-style fried chicken with garlic-soy glazeViews: 1 118

Korean fried chicken is distinguished by its double-frying process. This method ensures tender and juicy on the inside and golden and crispy on the outside. Most Korean fried chicken recipes...

Chicken drumsticks, chili pepper, sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, vodka, garlic, starch...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 604
Categories: Bakery, Bread, Pies, buns, .
Korean garlic bread with cream cheeseViews: 1,632

The Korean name for this bread, yook jjok maneul ppang, translates as hexagonal garlic bread. It's a homemade bread that's cut into six slices, then filled with sweet cream cheese and...

Yeast dough, eggs, milk, cream cheese, cream, garlic powder, parsley...
Time: 4 hours 20 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 2000
Categories: Soups, Meat, .
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Korean Chicken Soup with GingerViews: 1 166
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This dish is reminiscent of samgyetang, a Korean chicken soup with ginseng. Gherkin chickens are stuffed with rice and simmered in a fragrant broth. Like samgyetang, this soup is delicious in the height of summer.

chicken, rice, ginger root, kimchi, green onions, sesame seeds, soy sauce...
Time: 1 hour. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 701
Chicken soup from different cuisines of the world

Chicken soup from different cuisines of the world

Instead of your usual recipe, try one of these delicious chicken soups from around the world. A universal favorite No matter what soup you've had in

Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
WangchachonViews: 569
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Jeon is a catch-all term in Korean cuisine for anything fried in batter. Wangjajeon, or egg-battered meatballs, are among the most popular types of jeon. Another...

tofu, eggs, ground beef, ground pork, soy sauce, chili pepper, sesame oil...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 20 Caloric content: 149
Korean-style corn cheeseViews: 931

This creamy, sweet Korean appetizer and side dish is traditionally served sizzling straight from the pan or cooked during a Korean barbecue dinner. It's most often prepared using...

Corn kernels, mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise, garlic, chili pepper, sweet pepper...
Time: 30 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 292
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Crispy fried rice with gochujang paste, beef and kimchiViews: 1 142

This one-pot dinner with rice, vegetables, and meat was inspired by the traditional Korean dish bibimbap, which is cooked in a hot stone pot to create crispy edges on the rice. With this...

Shiitake mushrooms, kimchi, ground beef, chili paste, long-grain rice, sesame seeds...
Time: 40 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 1047
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
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Extra-crispy Korean-style fried wingsViews: 914

Unlike traditional Korean fried chicken, these wings are fried only once. And their crispy crust is achieved thanks to a cornstarch-infused batter. The finished wings...

Chicken wings, soy sauce, lime juice, sriracha sauce, starch, orange juice, sesame oil, honey, lemon, sesame seeds...
Time: 50 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 926
Categories: Soups, Thick, stewed dishes, .
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Pudae-jigae: Korean Army SoupViews: 2,429
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The popular South Korean hot dish pu-dae-jigae (or army solyanka) emerged in the years after the Korean War, when food was scarce and locals made solyanka from processed meat,...

Tofu, kimchi, watercress, mozzarella cheese, daikon radish, anchovies, seaweed, fish sauce...
Time: 1 hour 10 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 6 Caloric content: 948
Categories: Appetizers, With sauces, Meat, .
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Korean meatballsViews: 697
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Korean gochujang paste adds the perfect amount of spiciness to these tender meatballs in a delicious Asian glaze. The paste is added to both the meatball mixture and the glaze,...

Ground beef, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, pepper sauce, starch, ginger root, green onions, panko breadcrumbs, eggs...
Time: 20 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 20 Caloric content: 498
Categories: Main courses, Meat, Grill, Meat, .
Grilled Korean Beef RibsViews: 1,079

A Coca-Cola marinade gives these thin Korean short ribs incredible flavor and a delicious shine. Marinate them for a couple of hours, then simply grill them. The thickness of the beef short ribs...

beef, cola, green onions, sesame seeds, soy sauce, pears...
Time: 45 min. plus marinating time Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 1015
Categories: Main courses, Meat, .
Los Angeles-Style KalbiViews: 527

This beef short rib dish is believed to have originated in Los Angeles, home to a large Korean community, hence the name. Galbi is most often grilled until blackened, but with...

Beef ribs, pears, ginger root, sesame oil, corn syrup, mirin (rice wine)...
Time: 5 hours 30 minutes Complexity: easily Servings: 4 - 6 Caloric content: 1652
KimbapViews: 1,397

Kimbap are Korean rolls that, unlike Japanese sushi and rolls, don't contain raw fish. Instead, they offer a variety of fillings, providing a burst of vibrant flavors. These rolls are made from a sticky...

eggs, crab meat, carrots, spinach, radishes, round-grain rice, nori...
Time: 45 min. Complexity: easily Servings: 4 Caloric content: 836

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