K-FOOD RECIPES

Bulgogi : 불고기 (Ai Photo) Bulgogi (불고기) — Korean Marinated BBQ Beef Bulgogi, meaning “fire meat,” is one of Korea’s most beloved dishes. Thinly sliced beef is marinated in a savory-sweet sauce made of soy sauce, pear, garlic, and sesame oil, then grilled or pan-fried to perfection. This dish represents the heart of Korean home cooking, bringing together family and friends around the sizzling aroma of marinated beef. Bulgogi : 불고기 (Ai Photo) Ingredients Beef sirloin or ribeye (소고기 등심 또는 안심) Soy sauce (간장) Sugar (설탕) Korean pear (배) Garlic (마늘) Onion (양파) Green onion (대파) Sesame oil (참기름) Black pepper (후추) Sesame seeds (통깨) Cooking oil (식용유) Steps Thinly slice the beef and place it in a large bowl. Blend Korean pear, onion, and garlic into a smooth puree. Add soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper to the puree to make the marinade. Pour the marinade over the beef, add sliced onions and green onions, and mix well. Let the meat marinate for at least 30...

  Kimbap (김밥)  (Ai Photo) Kimbap (김밥, Seaweed Rice Rolls) Kimbap is a beloved Korean dish made with steamed rice and assorted fillings rolled in dried seaweed. Often enjoyed as a quick meal or picnic food, it reflects Korean creativity and balance in flavors. Each slice is colorful, nutritious, and packed with both taste and cultural meaning. Kimbap (김밥) (Ai Photo) Ingredients Cooked rice (밥) Dried seaweed sheets (김) Carrot (당근) Spinach (시금치) Pickled radish, yellow danmuji (단무지) Egg (계란) Crab sticks or beef strips (게맛살 또는 소고기 볶음) Sesame oil (참기름) Salt (소금) Sesame seeds (참깨) Steps Prepare the rice by mixing with a little salt and sesame oil. Julienne and sauté carrots lightly, and blanch spinach with salt. Make a thin omelet, then cut into long strips. Place a seaweed sheet on a bamboo mat, spread rice thinly over it. Arrange fillings (egg, carrots, spinach, radish, crab stick/beef) in the center. Roll tightly using th...

 Pa Jeon : 파전  (Ai Photo) Pa Jeon Recipe – Korean Scallion Pancake (Crispy & Savory) Crispy on the outside and soft inside, Pa Jeon is a beloved Korean savory pancake made with scallions. It’s often enjoyed on rainy days with a glass of makgeolli (Korean rice wine), carrying a nostalgic and cozy cultural meaning in Korean homes.  Pa Jeon : 파전 (Ai Photo) Ingredients Flour – 밀가루 Rice flour – 쌀가루 Water – 물 Egg – 달걀 Scallions (green onions) – 파 Salt – 소금 Vegetable oil – 식용유 Soy sauce – 간장 Vinegar – 식초 Sesame seeds – 참깨 Chili (optional) – 고추 (선택) Steps Mix flour, rice flour, water, egg, and salt in a bowl to make a smooth batter. Heat a pan with vegetable oil over medium heat. Place scallions evenly on the pan, then pour the batter to cover them. Pan-fry until golden brown on one side, then carefully flip. Cook until both sides are crispy and fragrant. Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame seeds, and chili for dipping sauce. Serve hot with...

  Tteokbokki : 떡뽁기 (Ai Photo) Tteokbokki – Korean Spicy Rice Cakes Tteokbokki is one of Korea’s most popular street foods, featuring chewy rice cakes simmered in a bold, sweet-spicy gochujang sauce. Often enjoyed with fish cakes and boiled eggs, this dish symbolizes comfort, warmth, and the vibrant spirit of Korean street food culture. Tteokbokki : 떡뽁기 (Ai Photo) Ingredients Korean rice cakes (tteok) – 떡 Fish cakes – 어묵 Boiled eggs – 삶은 달걀 Green onion – 대파 Garlic – 마늘 Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) – 고추장 Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – 고춧가루 Soy sauce – 간장 Sugar – 설탕 Sesame oil – 참기름 Water or anchovy broth – 물 또는 멸치육수 Sesame seeds – 깨 Steps Soak rice cakes in warm water if they are hard. In a pan, combine water or broth, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Stir until sauce is well mixed. Bring to a boil, then add rice cakes and fish cakes. Cook until rice cakes become soft and chewy. Add boiled eggs and green onion, simmer briefly. Finish with...

  Kimchi Jjigae : 김치찌개 (Ai Photo) Kimchi Jjigae – Korean Kimchi Stew Kimchi Jjigae is one of Korea’s most beloved comfort foods, featuring aged kimchi simmered with pork, tofu, and vegetables in a rich, spicy broth. This hearty stew is often shared at the table, symbolizing warmth and togetherness in Korean dining culture. Kimchi Jjigae : 김치찌개 (Ai Photo) Ingredients Aged kimchi – 신김치 Pork belly or pork shoulder – 돼지고기 삼겹살 또는 앞다리살 Tofu – 두부 Onion – 양파 Green onion – 대파 Garlic – 마늘 Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) – 고춧가루 Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) – 고추장 Soy sauce – 간장 Sesame oil – 참기름 Anchovy or beef broth – 멸치육수 또는 사골육수 Steps Cut pork into bite-sized pieces and sauté with sesame oil, garlic, and onion until lightly browned. Add aged kimchi and stir-fry with pork for deeper flavor. Pour broth into the pot, then add gochugaru, gochujang, and soy sauce. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until pork is tender and flavors are infused. Add tofu and green onio...

  Bibimbap : 비빔밥 - (Ai Photo) Bibimbap – Korean Mixed Rice Bowl A colorful bowl of Bibimbap combines rice, seasoned vegetables, savory beef, and a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce. This iconic Korean dish not only represents harmony of flavors but also reflects the Korean tradition of bringing diverse ingredients together into one nourishing meal. Bibimbap : 비빔밥 - (Ai Photo) Ingredients Cooked rice – 밥 Carrot (julienned) – 당근 (채썰기) Spinach – 시금치 Bean sprouts – 숙주나물 Zucchini – 애호박 Shiitake mushrooms – 표고버섯 Ground beef – 다진 소고기 Soy sauce – 간장 Sesame oil – 참기름 Garlic – 마늘 Egg – 달걀 Gochujang (Korean red chili paste) – 고추장 Sesame seeds – 깨 Steps Prepare rice and set aside. Blanch spinach and bean sprouts separately, season lightly with salt, sesame oil, and garlic. Stir-fry carrot, zucchini, and shiitake mushrooms with a little oil until tender. Cook ground beef with soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil until fully done. Fry an egg sunny-side up. In a large bowl, place rice...