Japchae is a Korean glass noodle dish made with dangmyeon, vegetables, soy sauce, and sesame oil. It tastes good warm, room temperature, or packed for later.  Japchae is a quintessential Korean dish o...

This cookie recipe is special to me because it reminds me of the soft “Chok Chok Chocolate Chip Cookies” from Korea, which I really love. If you have ever tried these soft, chocolatey cookies in Korea...

Bibimbap literally means “mixed rice.” It is a Korean rice bowl made by mixing warm rice with seasoned vegetables, gochujang, sesame oil, and often a fried egg. For me, bibimbap is especially practica...

Spam is widely used in modern Korean home cooking and works especially well with rice dishes. In this recipe, the Spam is cooked until crisp and then seasoned with garlic, onion, sugar, and soy sauce....

Many different styles of waffles are popular in Korea, from simple street snacks filled with cream to thick café-style waffles served with fruit and ice cream. This version is inspired by Belgian-styl...

Korean cuisine incorporates kimchi in countless dishes. Today, I’d like to introduce you to a comforting bowl of kimchi udon—perfect for those chilly, rainy days when you want something warm to soothe...

Homemade kimchi works beautifully in kimchi fried rice, but good store-bought kimchi is also perfectly fine. I personally enjoy Jongga Kimchi, one of the best-known Korean kimchi brands, and it is oft...

Do you love kimchi? Kimchi jeon is one of the easiest ways to turn ripe kimchi into something warm, savory, and delicious. I especially like making this Korean kimchi pancake when my kimchi has become...

Soboro bread is a classic Korean bakery bread with a sweet, crumbly topping. Its characteristic texture comes from a simple soboro topping made with butter, peanut butter, sugar, and flour. I prepare ...

Danpatbbang is a classic Korean bread filled with sweet red bean paste. Along with soboro bread, it is one of the most familiar bakery treats in Korea. Ready-made sweet red bean paste is often sold in...

Kimchi is now enjoyed around the world, but in Korea it has long been an essential part of everyday meals. Traditionally, families prepared large amounts of kimchi before winter during kimjang, a comm...

Jjamppong is a spicy Korean-Chinese noodle soup usually made with seafood, vegetables, and a deeply flavored red broth. Together with jjajangmyeon and tangsuyuk, it is one of the classic dishes found ...

When I first came to Germany, schnitzel immediately reminded me of Korean-style tonkatsu. Tonkatsu originally came from Japan, but the version many Koreans grew up with is often thinner and flatter th...

Jangjorim is a Korean side dish made by slowly simmering beef in a savory soy sauce broth. It is usually served in small portions with rice and keeps well in the refrigerator, which makes it especiall...

Egg dishes are common in Korean home cooking, and gyeranjjim is one of the simplest and most comforting ways to prepare them. This Korean steamed egg dish should be soft, fluffy, and gently seasoned. ...

Hotteok is a popular Korean street-food pancake filled with brown sugar, cinnamon, and often chopped nuts. It is especially delicious when served hot, with a crisp outside and a soft, sweet filling in...

Rice is the foundation of many Korean meals. A typical table includes rice served with soup and several side dishes such as kimchi, seaweed, egg dishes, or seasoned vegetables. Most Korean households ...

Kimbap, also spelled gimbap, is one of the most common Korean rice roll dishes for lunchboxes, picnics, and simple family meals. Korean kimbap is different from Japanese sushi. Sushi usually uses vine...

In Munich, I do not always see fresh shiitake mushrooms, so I usually use dried shiitake for this dish. You can often find them at Asian grocery stores. When I find Korean dried shiitake mushrooms, I ...

Eomuk bokkeum is one of the quick side dishes I make when I want something savory to eat with rice. I like to rinse or briefly blanch packaged fish cake before stir-frying; it removes some surface oil...

Korean cooking includes many sauces designed for dipping, mixing, and seasoning. One of the most popular is chogochujang, a sweet, sour, and spicy sauce made with gochujang and vinegar. Chogochujang p...

Korean street toast, also called gilgeori toast(길거리 토스트), is a nostalgic snack commonly sold at street stalls and toast shops in Korea. It is quick, filling, and made with an unusual but delicious bal...

If you’re familiar with Korean BBQ culture, then you’ve probably heard of ssamjang—the essential dipping sauce that makes the Korean BBQ experience truly special. There's something about wrapping juic...

Slice the beef as thinly as possible so it stays tender. I usually use a meat slicer to make the slices thin and even, but a sharp knife also works well if the beef is partially frozen first. If Korea...

Kimchi Jjigae is a simple Korean kimchi stew that tastes best with well-fermented kimchi. This recipe includes two easy versions: a hearty pork kimchi stew and a quick tuna kimchi stew. The base is Jo...

Korean Festive Noodles, or "Janchi Guksu," is a traditional dish served on joyful occasions in Korea. It's light, refreshing, and simple to prepare, with a rich broth and a side of soy sauce-based sea...

Spinach can be sold with the roots attached or as loose baby spinach leaves. Spinach with roots often has a slightly sweeter and richer flavor, while loose leaves are more convenient. Either type work...

Hobak bokkeum is a simple Korean stir-fried zucchini side dish. It goes very well with rice and also works as a topping for bibimbap. I make it often because zucchini is widely available and the dish ...

Dubu jorim is one of those Korean side dishes that goes especially well with rice. The tofu is slowly pan-fried first, then briefly braised with onion, spring onion, and a spicy soy-based sauce. Firm ...

Hambak Steak is one of those dishes my child really likes. It is not a traditional Korean dish like Kimchi Jjigae or Bulgogi, but in Korea, Hambak Steak is a very familiar family meal: soft, juicy, se...

Bokkeum gochujang is a stir-fried gochujang sauce made with minced beef. I usually prepare a little extra and keep it in the refrigerator because it is so useful with rice, bibimbap, lunchboxes, or si...

Spicy stir-fried squid is a classic Korean dish that combines the chewy texture of squid with a flavorful spicy sauce. It's a perfect meal to serve with steamed rice or noodles and is a favorite among...

Korean thin noodles (somyeon) or medium noodles (jungmyeon) are staples in many dishes. Once boiled, they can be used for a variety of meals like bibim guksu (spicy mixed noodles), banquet noodles, or...

Kimchi stir-fry is one of the easiest ways to use well-fermented kimchi. As the kimchi cooks, its sour flavor becomes deeper and mellower, creating a warm and savory side dish that goes especially wel...

I love spicy food, and this dressing is one of those sauces I crave when an ordinary salad needs a stronger flavor. The dressing combines spicy, sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. It works well with fr...

Korean barbecue is usually served with much more than grilled meat. Fresh vegetables, kimchi, seasoned sprouts, ssamjang, and dipping sauces all help balance the richness of the meal. This soy-based o...

This Korean pork ribs recipe is inspired by a popular recipe from Korean actor and home cook Ryu Sooyoung. It uses a sweet and savory marinade that gives the pork a rich flavor while keeping the prepa...

I created this recipe after discovering fermented pickled chilies and immediately thinking that they would taste even better with a Korean-style seasoning. In Korea, a strongly flavored side dish that...

In Korea, potatoes are often served as a side dish or enjoyed as a simple snack. These Korean-style boiled potatoes are soft and fluffy, with a lightly sweet and salty flavor. Potatoes about the size ...

Tonkatsu sauce is a sweet and savory Japanese-style sauce served with tonkatsu, chicken katsu, and other fried dishes. In Korea, bottled tonkatsu sauce is widely used at home, but it is also easy to m...

Sukju namul muchim is a simple Korean side dish made with mung bean sprouts. Outside Korea, mung bean sprouts are often easier to find than kongnamul, Korean soybean sprouts, making sukju a practical ...

Danggeun bokkeum is a simple Korean stir-fried carrot side dish. Carrots are affordable, easy to store, and naturally sweet, which makes this an especially practical banchan for everyday meals. Cut th...

Eggplant is widely used in Korean home cooking and absorbs spicy, savory sauces especially well. This stir-fried eggplant recipe is soft, flavorful, and made to be served with plenty of rice. In Korea...

Jjajang is the rich black bean sauce used for jjajangmyeon, one of the best-known dishes in Korean-Chinese cuisine. Korean-Chinese food developed its own distinctive style in Korea, with popular dishe...

Musaengchae is a Korean radish salad with a sweet, sour, and slightly spicy seasoning. I especially like it as a fresh topping for bibimbap because it adds a crisp and juicy contrast to the cooked veg...

I also enjoy Japanese miso soup, but Korean doenjang jjigae feels quite different to me. The broth matters, but the ingredients simmering inside the pot are just as important: zucchini, tofu, onion, m...

Miyeokguk holds a special place in Korean culture. It is traditionally eaten by women after giving birth and is also served on birthdays as a way of remembering one’s mother and the day of one’s birth...

Jicoba Chicken, sometimes searched for as Zicoba Chicken or Jigoba Chicken, is a Korean spicy chicken dish coated in a sweet, garlicky sauce. The Korean brand name is 지코바, and the spelling can vary wh...

I’ve previously posted a recipe for spinach namul (Korean spinach salad), and now it’s time for kongnamul muchim, another popular Korean vegetable side dish. Korean cuisine is known for its variety of...

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Recipes from My Kitchen

Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry, 잡채)

Chocolate Cookies (초코칩쿠키)

Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl with Vegetables, 비빔밥)

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Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry, 잡채)

Chocolate Cookies (초코칩쿠키)

Bibimbap (Korean Rice Bowl with Vegetables, 비빔밥)

Korean Spam Rice Bowl (스팸덮밥)

Belgian-style Waffles (Crispy and Fluffy, 와플) 🧇

Kimchi Udon (Korean Spicy Kimchi Udon Soup, 김치우동)

Kimchi Fried Rice (김치볶음밥)

Kimchi Jeon (Korean Kimchi Pancake, 김치전)

Pecan Pie (피칸파이)

Soboro Bread (Korean Streusel Bread, 소보로빵)

Danpatbbang (Korean Red Bean Bread, 단팥빵)

Geotjeori Kimchi (Fresh Kimchi Salad, 김치 겉절이)