Korean pop culture has been dominating international entertainment, fashion and even food! When it comes to Korean food, there is a lot more to indulge in besides kimchi fried rice, ginseng chicken soup and army stew.
Instead of going to a restaurant to get your Korean food fix, why not just cook it on your own? After all, cooking is an experience in itself!
While there are numerous Korean restaurants littered across the globe, preparing a Korean dish on your own could help you enjoy a more authentic and all-encompassing experience. From shopping for ingredients, prepping them, putting a dish together and eating it, the kitchen is a gateway to culture and heritage.
Luckily for you, we have a full collection of Korean food recipes for all meals of the day. Furthermore, our collection incorporates more than just the usual dishes. You can try your hand at hotteok and seafood pancake.
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Top 3 Easiest Korean Dishes
One might think that Korean dishes are difficult to pull off especially when there are a lot of ingredients and prep work involved. If you have just started cooking and you want to stick to some safe and tasty Korean recipes, we have handpicked 3 for you to start with.
If you love Korean food, then you must know Bibimbap. Do you want to learn how to prepare an authentic Bibimbap meal? Check this popular recipe on our website today!Explore More
There are a lot of Korean restaurants you can go to, but if you don't want to spend a whole lot of money for the same spicy dish, check out this Kimchi Fried Rice recipe!Explore More
The Korean’s answer to Kentucky Fried Chicken! The Dakgangjeong, or the Korean Fried Chicken, is the crispiest and crunchiest of fried chicken, coated in a thick sauce that is both sweet and spicy. This dish is a two-step process and might sound a bit messy -marinating and frying the chicken, followed by the sauce preparation –but it is guaranteed to win the heart of the harshest food critic!Explore More
Easy to eat but hard to pronounce, the Tteokbokki is a traditional Korean dish that is essentially rice cakes soaked in savoury spicy sauce. This hassle-free dish is made in three steps –chop up the fish cake and spring onions, boil your sauce and simmer with rice cakes and fish cakes. Remember to stir the concoction from time to time to ensure that the rice cake does not get stuck to the bottom of the pan!Explore More
Mac & Cheese is a perfect one-pot meal, as the starches cooking out of the pasta help the sauce become creamier and more luscious. The addition of kimchi and pumpkin gives this classic comfort food an exciting Korean twist.Explore More
The literal translation of Japchae, mixed vegetables, is quite misleading because the main ingredient of this dish is the Korean sweet potato starch noodles, also known as glass noodles. This dish is a must-have for the Korean festive holidays (like New Year’s Day or the Harvest festival), probably because of its celebratory colours derived from the strips of carrots, bell peppers, spinach, cucumbers and mushrooms. The secret to success? Finding the right balance between soy sauce and sugar!Explore More
Without a doubt, the Beef Bulgogi is one of the most popular and oldest Korean traditional foods. The secret to this dish lies in the cut of the beef -make sure to get a cut that has a good amount of marbling, sliced thinly, and you’re almost guaranteed a dish that melts in your mouth. The sauce is a burst of umami made from a blend of sauces and oil, ginger, garlic and, the Asian pear! Best served wrapped in a cold crispy piece of lettuce or a bowl of steamed rice.Explore More
Did you know that the Koreans have a special dish to eat on Korean Black Day, a day where singles commiserate with each other? That dish is the JajangMyeon, which not coincidentally, is a noodle dish that looks rather black. The colour comes from the black bean sauce, which consists of salty black bean paste (or chunjang), diced pork and vegetables. Ladle a generous of that sauce over fresh Chinese yellow noodles and hey presto, you’ve got JajangMyeon!Explore More
The answer is no, it’s not as spicy as it looks. The Kimchi Jigae, or kimchi stew, may look incredibly spicy but it is actually quite mild when compared to say, the crushed red pepper flakes you use on your pizza. The main ingredients that make thisdish include thinly sliced pork belly, Korean red pepper paste and chili flakes, firm tofu and of course, the kimchi!Explore More
The Army Stew, borne out of necessity after the Korean War, is now a trendy table-cooking item at home and in restaurants. It combines processed meats of the West (spam and hotdogs) with the flavours of the East (kimchi, hot pepper paste and rice cakes, to name a few), resulting in a dish that is complexed but well balanced. The Army Stew is best eaten while simmering in the pot, and with family and friends!Explore More
Aptly named the "Drug Egg", Mayak Gyeran makes you come back for more and it is really easy to prepare. The egg may be the main ingredient but the hero is the soy sauce mixture -a delicate balance of soy sauce, water, sugar, minced garlic and sesame seeds. Easy, right? Serve it over rice for a hearty meal or eat it on its own as a snack.Explore More
Jam-packed with nutritious goodness, the Korean Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang) is said to be the perfect summer dish fight the heat. The chicken is lovingly stuffed with soaked glutinous rice and gently simmered with garlic, ginger, and the super-herb of Asian cuisine, ginseng, said to aid in boosting energy and the immune system. Serve piping hot with rice, chopped scallions, salt and pepper on the side!Explore More
