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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Miyeokguk (미역국) is Korean seaweed soup, made here with dried miyeok and beef and served with rice. This recipe guides you through soaking and rinsing the seaweed, then building the broth and simmering...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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. ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

Chogochujang (초고추장) is a sweet, sour and spicy Korean dipping sauce made with gochujang and vinegar. This recipe takes about 5 minutes: simply mix the ingredients and adjust the balance to taste. Kore...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

Danpatbbang (단팥빵) is a soft Korean bakery bun filled with sweet red bean paste. This recipe makes 8 buns, with 40 g of filling in each one. Ready-made sweet red bean paste keeps the preparation manage...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Tteokbokki (떡볶이) is a Korean street-food dish of chewy rice cakes in a sweet and spicy sauce. This simple everyday version uses water, gochujang, gochugaru and soy sauce, with green onion added at the...

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...

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...

Soboro bread (soboro-ppang, 소보로빵) is a Korean bakery bun with soft yeast dough and a sweet, crumbly peanut topping. This recipe makes 8 buns and includes the dough, the soboro topping and both rises. ...

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...

Japanese curry is also a familiar everyday dish in Korea. I usually use S&B Golden Curry with onion and a little carrot. Blending the cooked vegetables gives the sauce a smooth texture that goes wonde...

A sweet, spicy and tangy Korean sauce for tossing with the noodles you have at home: udon, spaghetti, thin Korean noodles, kalguksu or ramen noodles. Minced garlic, sesame oil, gochugaru, gochujang an...

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Bibim Noodle Sauce (Sweet and Spicy Korean Sauce, 면 비빔 소스)

Easy Japanese Curry with Golden Curry (일본식 카레)

Hobak Bokkeum (Korean Stir-Fried Zucchini, 애호박볶음)

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Spinach Namul (Korean Spinach Side Dish, 시금치나물)

Korean Noodles Cooking Guide (국수삶기)

Kimchi Udon (Korean Spicy Kimchi Udon Soup, 김치우동)

Hobak Bokkeum (Korean Stir-Fried Zucchini, 애호박볶음)

Miyeokguk (Korean Seaweed Soup, 미역국)

Tuna Kimchi Stir-Fry (참치 김치볶음)

Cham Sauce (Onion Marinade Sauce for Meat, 참소스 스타일)

Korean Festive Noodles (잔치국수)

Dubu Jorim (Korean Braised Tofu, 두부조림)

Jicoba Chicken – Korean Spicy Chicken (지코바치킨 스타일)

Hambak Steak (Korean-style Hamburg Steak, 함박스테이크)

Chocolate Cookies (초코칩쿠키)