8 Easy Korean Recipes That You Can Make At Home

Korean culture has taken over the globe with a storm and one of the most intriguing facets is their cuisine. The cuisine served here is often mistaken for other neighbouring Southeast Asian dishes, but the method of preparation is different. So, if you are someone who has been drooling over the mind-blowing yummies, this article has been cooked up just for you. Yes, dear foodies, we have made a list of easy and mouth-watering Korean recipes that you should try at home at least once. Let’s dive in, shall we?!

1. Korean Rice With Mixed Vegetables

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The other name for this popular Korean dish is Bibimbap. As the name suggests, this meal comprises rice topped with your choice of meat, whole and egg and chilli paste. It takes a total of 1 hour to make this dish where the first 30 minutes is prepping and the next 30 minutes is cooking. The final results look like everything you would wish they would serve at your favourite restaurant and it's definitely something that you should try making at home if you are a fan of this cuisine.

Here’s The Recipe | Korean Rice With Mixed Vegetables 

2. Kimchi

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Making kimchi is not that difficult, however, you need to use the right ingredients to get the flavours on point. The recipe uses napa cabbage extensively along with a bunch of other veggies like carrots, daikon, chives and scallion, which is then doused with a bunch of spices. After this, the mix is left for fermentation, which depends on how sour you want your kimchi to be. The prep time is pretty decent and the only time that it does take to prepare is when it’s left for fomentation which is pretty easy if you ask us!

Here’s The Recipe | Kimchi 

3. Korean BBQ Chicken

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The next one is a popular take out recipe, that you can make at home. It's super easy to make and can be made in just 15 minutes. The sweet and sticky bbq sauce glazing the chicken pieces is enough to get your lips smacking and the buzzing flavours will make you want to make this rush again and again. Also known as Dak Bulgogi, this dish can be made in several ways, however, this recipe calls for the stir-fry method. 

Here’s The Recipe | Korean BBQ Chicken 

4. Kimchi Fried Rice

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The other name of this dish is Kimchi Bokumbap simple recipe that can be adapted as a vegan or gluten-free option as well the bold flavour of this dish will make you a fan. If you are fond of kimchi then this recipe is something that you must try because it's a great way to utilise this yummy.

Here’s The Recipe | Kimchi Fried Rice 

5. Korean Dumpling Salad

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Bibim Mandu or Korean Dumpling Salad is a popular appetiser in Korean cuisine and is definitely something that every dumpling fan has to try. As the name suggests, this recipe calls for mixing up and fried dumplings with salad and topped with Mandu BBM sauce that as oodles of flavour to the already perfect dish. The crunchiness of fresh vegetables complemented by the dumpling makes it a perfect combo, in our opinion.

Here’s The Recipe | Korean Dumpling Salad 

6. Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls

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Popularly known as Kimbap, making this dish at home is something that you should try at least once. This Korean Sushi roll may seem like it takes a lot of effort to prepare, however, it's not that difficult and the outcome is often worth all the work. Plus, the best part about this dish is that you can make it however you want. If you want a vegetable version for yourself, you can put in ingredients like spinach, carrot, lettuce or even radish pickles. While if you want to add some proteins, you can put in eggs, bacon or even shrimp tempura!

Here’s The Recipe | Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls 

7. Korean Glass Noodles Spring

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Japchae is a stir-fry that uses glass noodles as the base. When cooked, the noodles turn to a translucent colour and are chewy which grants its name. The garlicky flavour of the dish coupled with the protein of your choice and a bunch of fried vegetables make it totally worth trying. The best part about this is that it can be consumed both hot and at room temperature which allows you to make this dish earlier than the designated mealtime.

Here’s The Recipe | Korean Glass Noodles Spring 

8. Noodles With Black Bean Sauce

Jajangmyeon is a Korean Chinese noodle dish that is served with black bean sauce. The richly flavoured dish is made using udon noodles which are slathered with savoury black bean sauce that has been prepared with diced pork zucchini and onion. This Korean comfort food has gained quite some popularity and is a must-try for all those foodies out who want to explore Korean cuisine.

Here’s The Recipe | Noodles With Black Bean Sauce 

There are countless other dishes that come under the umbrella of Korean cuisine, so, even though these are just a few, do tick these off your list, before you can dive into making other dishes!