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Bibimbap
Warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, marinated beef, and a fried egg, mixed together with a spicy gochujang sauce.
Dinner1 hr
Bulgogi
Thin slices of beef marinated in a sweet soy and pear marinade, then quickly cooked. Serve with rice or wrapped in lettuce.
Dinner25 min
Dakgalbi
Spicy stir-fried chicken with cabbage, sweet potato, and rice cakes in a gochujang sauce, cooked in one big pan.
Dinner45 min
Dakgangjeong
Crunchy fried chicken pieces glazed in a sticky, sweet and spicy sauce.
Appetizer45 min
Doenjang Jjigae
A savory, earthy stew built on fermented soybean paste with tofu and vegetables. A staple of the Korean table.
Soup40 min
Dubu Jorim
Pan-fried tofu simmered in a spicy soy sauce with green onion. A simple weeknight side.
Side dish25 min
Galbi Jjim
Short ribs braised until tender in a sweet soy sauce with radish, carrots, and chestnuts. A holiday dish.
Dinner3 hr
Gamja Jorim
Small potatoes simmered in a shiny sweet soy glaze. A lunch box staple.
Side dish35 min
Gyeran-jjim
A fluffy steamed egg dish cooked in a small pot until it puffs up. Mild, savory, and good beside spicy dishes.
Side dish17 min
Hobak Jeon
Zucchini rounds dipped in egg and flour and pan-fried until golden, with a soy dipping sauce.
Appetizer30 min
Hotteok
Chewy fried pancakes with a molten brown sugar and cinnamon filling. A winter street food.
Dessert1 hr 55 min
Jajangmyeon
Noodles in a glossy black bean sauce with pork and vegetables. A favorite Korean Chinese takeout dish.
Dinner50 min
Japchae
Chewy sweet potato starch noodles stir-fried with beef and vegetables in a glossy soy and sesame sauce. Good warm or at room temperature.
Dinner50 min
Kimbap
Seaweed rolls filled with seasoned rice, egg, and vegetables, sliced into bite-size rounds. A favorite for picnics and lunch boxes.
Lunch55 min
Kimchi Bokkeumbap
Fried rice made with sour kimchi and a runny fried egg on top. A fast way to use up leftover rice.
Dinner20 min
Kimchi Jjigae
A bubbling, tangy stew of sour kimchi, pork, and tofu. Everyday comfort food, best with well-fermented kimchi.
Soup40 min
Kongnamul Muchim
Crunchy soybean sprouts seasoned with sesame oil, garlic, and green onion. A simple, everyday side dish.
Side dish15 min
Miyeok-guk
A clean, nourishing seaweed soup with tender beef. Traditionally served on birthdays and to new mothers.
Soup55 min
Musaengchae
Shredded Korean radish in a light, spicy-sweet dressing. A fresh banchan that cuts through rich food.
Side dish15 min
Oi Muchim
A crunchy, spicy cucumber side dish that takes five minutes and goes with anything.
Side dish10 min
Pajeon
A crisp-edged savory pancake loaded with green onions, served with a tangy soy dipping sauce. Great with rainy days.
Appetizer25 min
Samgyetang
A whole small chicken stuffed with rice and simmered in a mild, nourishing ginseng broth.
Soup1 hr 35 min
Sigeumchi Namul
Blanched spinach lightly dressed with sesame oil, garlic, and soy sauce. One of the classic Korean banchan.
Side dish8 min
Sundubu Jjigae
A bubbling, spicy stew of soft silken tofu with an egg cracked in at the end. Ready in about 25 minutes.
Soup25 min
Tteokbokki
Chewy rice cakes simmered in a sweet and spicy gochujang sauce. Korean street food, ready in about 30 minutes.
Snack30 min
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