Korean Foods are becoming more popular all around the world, with successful “upscale” Korean restaurants joining the ranks of the small “hole in the wall” mom and pop type establishments.
Along with the higher visibility brought by persons like David Chang with his Momofuku Restaurant, a large number of people are becoming more interested in learning how to cook Korean meals.
On this site you will find a large number of Korean recipes ranging from snacks to Royal Dishes, that can be prepared at home.
연근정과 A popular dish, candied lotus is a crisp chewy delight that is served as part of a ban chan array in many Korean restaurants. Recipe Type: Ban Chan, Korean, Side Dish Ingredients 16 ounces (approximate) Fresh Lotus root (whole or sliced) 2 tablespoons sesame oil Soak/Boil 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar 1 … Read more
양념 오뎅 Sweet, savory, and simply, addictively, delicious, Odeng was the number one favorite side dish served at my former restaurant. Customers would often purchase quart and half gallon sized containers of it to take home. This recipe is a spicy version of Odaeng, and works well with any flat sheet style … Read more
양념 오뎅 Sweet, savory, and simply, addictively, delicious, Odeng was the number one favorite side dish served at my former restaurant. Customers would often purchase quart and half gallon sized containers of it to take home. There are many different types of fishcake. This recipe works well with any flat sheet style … Read more
굴생채 In Korea oysters, or gul (굴), have a long history. There is evidence of oyster consumption in Korea dating back to at least 8,000 years ago. Gul Muchim is one of the most popular ways to prepare oysters. Ingredients 12 ounces shelled oysters 2 large leeks 1/4 Asian (Nashi) pear (about … Read more
계란 말이 A Korean Rolled Omelette is quick, easy, and delicious. This side dish appears often in lunch boxes, at dinner tables, and is increasingly seen in Korean restaurants around the world. Ingredients 4 each large eggs 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 3 cloves garlic 3 each green [spring] onions 1/2 … Read more
감자 샐러드 A dish that has been adopted and adapted that now appears in most Korean restaurants as part of the banchan array. Ingredients 5 large russet potatoes ( or 8 to 10 medium reds) 8 each eggs 2 each Fiji apples (or sub semi sweet American apple) 1 each nashi pear … Read more
상추겉절이 This salad is one of the ancient Korean ways of fixing fresh leaf lettuce. Ingredients 1 head leaf lettuce (red or green top) 20 each Perilla/wild sesame leaves (kkaennip 깻잎) 20 each crown daisy leaves (ssukgat 쑥갓) 1 each Asian pear (approximately 12 ounces) Dressing: 3 cloves clove garlic 1 tablespoon … Read more
오이생채 Crisp, somewhat sweet and sour, this preparation is a great addition to any meal. Ingredients 6 to 8 each Korean cucumbers (Light to dark green, long, slender, rough or bumpy skin) 1 each small carrot 1/2 each small sweet onion 3 tablespoons sugar 3 tablespoons rice vinegar or white vinegar 2 … Read more
Servings: 30 Ingredients 1 each white Daikon radish, finely shredded (Approximately 2 lbs) 2 tablespoons salt 1 small small carrot, finely shredded 2 each green onions, cut in 1/4 inch pieces 1/4 cup rice vinegar or white vinegar 2 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon finely ground red chili pepper Procedure Prepare the radish: … Read more
Cooking Times Preparation Time: 8 minutes Cooking Time: 2 minutes Total Time: 10 minutes Ingredients 8 ounces mung bean sprouts 1 small green onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seed 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon coarse ground red chili pepper 1/2 teaspoon rice wine or rice vinegar Procedure Wash … Read more
싸리버섯나물 Coral mushrooms, while not easily found, are a great addition to a Korean ban chan array. When they are in season, you may see them in the produce section of Korean or large Asian markets Ingredients 1/4 lb Coral Mushroom 2 ea green onions 2 ea slices white or yellow onion … Read more
시금치나물 A simple, quick, and tasty way to enjoy fresh spinach. Ingredients 2 bunches (about 12 ounces) fresh bunch spinach(stem & leaf, not the bagged leaves) 2 green onions, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 Teaspoon toasted sesame seed 1 Tablespoon + 1 teaspoon salt Optional 1 tablespoon Sogogi Dashida (powdered beef … Read more