Korean Recipes
Korean cuisine is celebrated for its bold flavours, diverse ingredients, and communal dining experience. From spicy stews to savoury barbecues, these recipes highlight the dynamic nature of Korean cooking.
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Korean Recipes
Discover vibrant and simple Korean recipes that bring the bold flavours of Korean cuisine to your home.
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Korean Noodle Recipes
Korean cuisine offers a variety of hearty and flavourful meals. Noodles are a staple for many of their beloved dishes, try meals with Korean-style noodles for a tasty, filling and flavourful meal.
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Quick Korean Recipes
You don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen to enjoy Korean food. Whip up a simple yet delicious Gochujang stir fry, prawn gyozas, or even a Korean-inspired steak in less than 30 minutes.
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Vegetarian Korean Recipes
Korean cuisine includes many plant-based delights to satisfy vegetarian and vegan foodies. Indulge in a smoked tofu stir fry, a meat-free noodle dish, or a simple, satisfying vegetable gyoza.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Korean Recipes
Is Korean food healthy?
Many traditional dishes are naturally healthy, focusing on vegetables, lean proteins, and minimal use of oil. For example, choose grilled meats over fried, or brown rice instead of white rice.
What makes Korean cuisine unique?
Korean cuisine is known for its emphasis on fermented foods, bold spices, and communal dining. The use of gochujang, kimchi, and sesame oil, combined with diverse cooking methods, creates vibrant and flavourful dishes.
What’s needed to make Korean sauces?
Korean sauces often rely on a balance of gochujang, soy sauce, and garlic. Learn to adjust these ingredients to achieve the desired spicy, sweet, and savoury balance. Practice making bulgogi marinade (soy sauce, pear juice, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, gochujang) or a simple ssamjang (gochujang, doenjang, sesame oil, garlic, onion).
What are some popular Korean side dishes (banchan) to try?
Popular banchan include seasoned spinach (sigeumchi namul - spinach, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce), pickled radish (danmuji), and bean sprout salad (kongnamul muchim - bean sprouts, sesame oil, garlic, scallions). These side dishes add variety and balance to any Korean meal. A good tip for making these is to ensure that the vegetables are very fresh, to ensure a lovely crisp texture.
What are some easy Korean recipes?
Start with a classic kimchi fried rice (kimchi, rice, gochujang, sesame oil, scallions), a simple tteokbokki (rice cakes, gochujang, fish cakes, vegetables), or a quick ramyeon (instant noodles, kimchi, eggs, scallions). These dishes use basic techniques but offer authentic Korean flavours.
What are the essential ingredients for Korean cooking?
A well-stocked Korean pantry includes gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and kimchi.
How can I make a good Korean stew?
To make a good Korean stew, like kimchi jjigae or sundubu jjigae, start with a flavourful broth (often using dashi or anchovy stock). Add your key ingredients, such as kimchi, tofu, or pork belly, and season with gochujang, gochugaru, and garlic. Simmer slowly to allow the flavours to meld. A key tip is to let the kimchi be well-aged, for a richer flavour.
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