Korean Recipes

Break down bibimbap and get comfortable with kimchi by learning and loving these authentic Korean recipes.

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Skillet Rice (Bibimbap)

Bibimbap (colorful vegetables and rice topped with a bright-and-sunny fried egg) always impresses and easily serves a crowd out of one skillet. Take care to keep the yolk runny so it will coat the the entire dish when mixed.

Get the Recipe: Skillet Rice (Bibimbap)

Grilled Short Ribs (Kalbi)

The key to Kalbi is the marinade –– the longer it sits, the more flavorful the meat will become. This beef is sliced very thin, making it an easy and impressive dish to cook tabletop with a portable grill.

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Pork Ramen

Ramen dishes are typically found in Japanese cooking, but ours uses gochujang and kimchi for a Korean version packed with a powerful punch and elegant flavors from both cuisines.

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Braised Chicken (Dak Dori Tang)

We love being able to marinate and then cook in the same pot. This spicy braised chicken will taste even better the next day (if you're lucky enough to have any left over).

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Cucumber Kimchi

If you don't have two days to prep but you still want homemade kimchi, give this a try. It's spicy, vinegary and a refreshing condiment for any Korean main dish.

Get the Recipe: Cucumber Kimchi

Spicy Pork and Vegetable Pancake (Pajeon Boochimgae)

The secret ingredient in this dish, handed down to us from a special Korean grandmother, is the pork in the pancake. You can't see it or taste it but it adds moist, crispy texture. It's impossible to have just one.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Pork and Vegetable Pancakes (Pajeon/Boochimgae)

Sweet Potato Noodles With Beef and Mushrooms (Japechae)

Japchae is the perfect Korean dish to serve at a big party. This stir-fry favorite uses glassy sweet potato noodles that absorb the flavors of the beef, soy and sesame while retaining their unique texture.

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Noodles with Beef and Mushrooms (Japchae)

Tuna and Kimchi Stew (Kimchi Jigae)

This modern twist on a traditional dish uses good-quality canned tuna in place of meat or fresh seafood and is ready in 30 minutes. It's a great way to get authentic Korean flavor on the table fast.

Get the Recipe: Tuna and Kimchee Stew (Kimchi Jjigae)

Fried Chicken Wings

These wings are hot, sweet, salty and hugely popular. The marinated daikon gives a nice vinegar kick that contrasts with the crispness of the chicken.

Get the Recipe: Fried Chicken Wings with Pickled Daikon

Bean Sprout Salad

This sweet and spicy sprout salad is a great accompaniment to meat and fish, or even as a garnish for soup.

Get the Recipe: Bean Sprout Salad

Spicy Pork Belly Barbecue (Maewoon Samgyupsal)

Pineapple juice and honey lend a subtle sweetness to already succulent pork belly. A generous serving of gochujang (Korean chile paste) gives this dish a boldness that spicy food lovers will go crazy for.

Get the Recipe: Spicy Pork Belly Barbecue (Maewoon Samgyupsal)