Korean Recipes: Kimchi, Bulgogi, Stews and Street Food
Korean cooking is built on fermented pastes like gochujang and doenjang, on chili flakes (gochugaru) and on kimchi, which lands on the table at almost every meal.
If you like it hot, try buldak and the homemade buldak sauce. Below you will find all the Korean recipes, from side dishes to stews.
Ramen (1)
Sushi (1)
Soups (14)
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Chueotang (추어탕) – Spicy Fish Soup, Catfish Instead of Loach
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Dakbokkeumtang (닭볶음탕) – Spicy Chicken Stew
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Eomuk Tang (어묵탕) – Fish Cake Soup
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Galbitang (갈비탕) – Korean Beef Short Rib Soup
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Gamja Guk (감자국) – Korean Potato Soup
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Gamjatang (감자탕) – Pork Spine Soup
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Kkori Gomtang (꼬리곰탕) – Korean Oxtail Soup
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Maeuntang (매운탕) – Spicy Fish Stew
Noodle soups (4)
Stir-fried and cold noodles (6)
Rice dishes (8)
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Bap Burger (밥버거) – Burger with Rice Buns
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Bibimbap (비빔밥) – Mixed Rice with Vegetables and Egg
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Heotjesabap (헛제사밥) – Ceremonial Rice with Many Side Dishes
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Jatjuk (잣죽) – Rice Porridge with Pine Nuts
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Jeonbokjuk (전복죽) – Rice Porridge with Abalone
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Jumeokbap (주먹밥) – Korean Rice Balls
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Kimchi Bokkeumbap (김치볶음밥) – Kimchi Fried Rice
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Nurungji (누룽지) – Crispy Scorched Rice from the Pot
Main dishes (32)
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Agujjim (아구찜) – Steamed Monkfish in Spicy Sauce
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Andong Jjimdak (안동찜닭) – Braised Chicken with Glass Noodles
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Bossam (보쌈) – Boiled Pork Belly with Kimchi
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Bulgogi (불고기) – Marinated Beef Strips
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Cheese Buldak (치즈불닭) – Spicy Chicken with Melted Cheese
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Chuncheon Dakgalbi (춘천 닭갈비) – Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Vegetables
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Dakbal (닭발) – Spicy Chicken Feet
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Dakgangjeong (닭강정) – Sweet and Crispy Chicken
See all: Main dishes (32)
- Dwaeji Bulgogi (돼지불고기) – Spicy Pork Bulgogi
- Galbi (갈비) – Korean Short Ribs
- Galbi Jjim (갈비찜) – Braised Beef Short Ribs
- Ganjang Gejang (간장게장) – Soy Sauce Marinated Crab
- Gilgeori Toast (길거리 토스트) – Toast with Vegetable Omelet
- Godeungeo Gui (고등어구이) – Grilled Mackerel
- Gopchang Gui (곱창구이) – Grilled Beef or Pork Intestines
- Gyeranjjim (계란찜) – Steamed Egg
- Jeyuk Bokkeum (제육볶음) – Spicy Stir-Fried Pork
- Jjimdak (찜닭) – Braised Chicken from Andong
- Kimchi Burger (김치버거) – Beef Burger with Gochujang Mayo
- Crispy Tofu Sticks with Sesame
- Korean Fried Chicken (양념치킨) – Fried Chicken in Gochujang Glaze
- Korean Salmon with Soy Glaze
- Mayak Gyeran (마약계란) – Korean Drug Eggs in Soy Marinade
- Nakji Bokkeum (낙지볶음) – Stir-Fried Octopus
- Ojingeo Bokkeum (오징어볶음) – Spicy Stir-Fried Squid
- Ojingeo Sundae (오징어순대) – Stuffed Squid
- Samgyeopsal (삼겹살) – Grilled Pork Belly
- Sundae (순대) – Korean Blood Sausage
- Tangsuyuk (탕수육) – Korean Sweet and Sour Pork
- Twigim (튀김) – Korean Tempura
- Yachae Twigim (야채튀김) – Fried Vegetable Fritters
- Yangnyeom Gejang (양념게장) – Crab in Spicy Sauce
Dumplings (1)
Stews and hot pot (6)
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Bokkeumbap Jjigae (볶음밥 찌개) – Stew with Fried Rice
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Budae Jjigae (부대찌개) – Army Stew with Sausage and Instant Noodles
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Doenjang Jjigae (된장찌개) – Stew with Fermented Soybean Paste
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Kimchi Jjigae (김치찌개) – Kimchi Stew with Pork Belly
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Kongbiji Jjigae (콩비지찌개) – Ground Soybean Stew
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Sundubu Jjigae (순두부찌개) – Soft Tofu Stew
Salads and sides (18)
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Baechu Buchu Muchim (배추부추무침) – Fresh Napa Cabbage and Leek Salad
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Baek Kimchi (백김치) – Mild White Kimchi without Chili
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Doraji Namul (도라지나물) – Bellflower Root Salad
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Dubu Jorim (두부조림) – Braised Tofu in Soy Sauce
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Gamja Jorim (감자조림) – Potatoes Braised in Soy Sauce
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Geotjeori (겉절이) – Fresh Kimchi Salad from Napa Cabbage
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Gosari Namul (고사리나물) – Fernbrake in Sesame Oil
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Kimchi (김치) – Fermented Napa Cabbage
See all: Salads and sides (18)
- Kkakdugi (깍두기) – Cubed Radish Kimchi
- Kongnamul (콩나물) – Soybean Sprout Salad
- Korean Cucumber Salad (오이무침) – Cucumbers with Gochugaru
- Mu Saengchae (무생채) – Spicy Radish Salad
- Myulchi Bokkeum (멸치볶음) – Stir-Fried Anchovies
- Oi Kimchi (오이김치) – Cucumber Kimchi
- Ojingeochae Muchim (오징어채무침) – Spicy Dried Squid
- Sigeumchi Namul (시금치나물) – Korean Spinach with Sesame
- Sogogi Jangjorim (소고기 장조림) – Beef Braised in Soy Sauce
- Yeongeun Jorim (연근조림) – Braised Lotus Root
Snacks and street food (16)
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Bugak (부각) – Dried and Fried Seaweed Snack
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Dak Kkochi (닭꼬치) – Korean Chicken Skewers
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Dakttongjip Bokkeum (닭똥집 볶음) – Stir-Fried Chicken Gizzards
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Eomuk (어묵) – Korean Fish Cake Skewers
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Gyeran Bbang (계란빵) – Korean Egg Bread
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Gyeran Mari (계란말이) – Korean Rolled Omelet
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Haemul Pajeon (해물파전) – Seafood Pancake
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Honey Butter Almonds (허니버터 아몬드) – Almonds with Honey Butter Glaze
See all: Snacks and street food (16)
- Jeon (전) – Assorted Korean Pancakes
- Kimchi Jeon (김치전) – Korean Kimchi Pancake
- Korean Corn Dog (핫도그) – Korean Hot Dog with Mozzarella
- Korean Pizza (한국식 피자) – Pizza with Sweet Potato, Corn and Mayo
- Makgeolli Pajeon (막걸리 파전) – Scallion Pancake with Rice Wine
- Sotteok Sotteok (소떡소떡) – Sausage and Rice Cake Skewers
- Tteokbokki (떡볶이) – Spicy Rice Cakes
- Yukhoe (육회) – Korean Beef Tartare with Pear and Egg Yolk
Sauces and basics (7)
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Bibimbap Sauce (비빔장) – Gochujang Sesame Sauce
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Buldak Sauce (불닭소스) – Spicy Korean Chili Sauce
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Bulgogi Sauce (불고기 양념) – Korean Marinade with Pear
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Chikin-Mu (치킨무) – Korean Pickled Radish for Fried Chicken
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Garaetteok (가래떡) – Korean Rice Cake Sticks
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Ssamjang (쌈장) – Savory Paste for Korean BBQ
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Tteok (떡) – Korean Rice Cakes
Desserts and baked goods (18)
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Baesuk (배숙) – Steamed Pear with Ginger
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Bingsu (빙수) – Korean Shaved Ice Dessert
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Bungeoppang (붕어빵) – Fish-Shaped Waffles with Red Bean Paste
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Chapssaltteok (찹쌀떡) – Korean Mochi
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Dalgona (달고나) – Korean Caramel Sugar Candy
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Dasik (다식) – Korean Tea Cookies
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Gangjeong (강정) – Puffed Rice Snack
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Gukhwappang (국화빵) – Chrysanthemum-Shaped Filled Cakes
See all: Desserts and baked goods (18)
- Gyeongdan (경단) – Sweet Filled Rice Balls
- Hodugwaja (호두과자) – Korean Walnut Cakes
- Hotteok (호떡) – Sweet Filled Pancakes
- Injeolmi (인절미) – Rice Cake with Roasted Soybean Flour
- Kkwabaegi (꽈배기) – Korean Twisted Donuts
- Patbap (팥밥) – Sweet Red Bean Rice
- Songpyeon (송편) – Half-Moon Rice Cakes with Sesame Honey Filling
- Ssuktteok (쑥떡) – Mugwort Rice Cake
- Yakgwa (약과) – Korean Honey Cookies
- Yeot (엿) – Korean Candy Sticks
Drinks (17)
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Baekseju (백세주) – Korean Herbal Wine
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Baesukcha (배숙차) – Korean Steamed Pear Tea
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Banana Milk (바나나 우유) – Korean Banana Milk
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Bokbunja (복분자주) – Korean Blackberry Wine
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Boricha (보리차) – Korean Barley Tea
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Dalgona Coffee (달고나 커피) – Whipped Coffee Foam on Cold Milk
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Hwachae (화채) – Korean Fruit Punch
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Insamcha (인삼차) – Ginseng Tea with Jujube
See all: Drinks (17)
- Makgeolli (막걸리) – Korean Rice Wine
- Misugaru (미숫가루) – Korean Grain Drink
- Omija-cha (오미자차) – Korean Five-Flavor Tea
- Sikhye (식혜) – Sweet Rice Drink
- Soju (소주) – Korean Spirit and Cocktails
- Somaek (소맥) – Korean Soju and Beer Mix
- Ssukcha (쑥차) – Mugwort Tea
- Sujeonggwa (수정과) – Cinnamon Drink with Dried Fruit
- Yuja-cha (유자차) – Korean Citrus Tea
