K-FOOD RECIPES

  Samgyetang : 삼계탕 (Ai Photo) Samgyetang (삼계탕, Ginseng Chicken Soup) Samgyetang is a nourishing Korean soup made with a whole young chicken stuffed with glutinous rice, ginseng, jujubes, and garlic. Traditionally enjoyed during the hottest summer days, it is believed to replenish energy and restore vitality. This dish beautifully reflects the Korean principle of “iyeolchiyeol” (fighting heat with heat), where warm, nutrient-rich food helps balance the body. Samgyetang : 삼계탕 (Ai Photo) Ingredients 1 whole Cornish hen (영계 한 마리) ½ cup glutinous rice (찹쌀 ½컵) 2–3 pieces Korean ginseng root (인삼 2~3뿌리) 4–5 garlic cloves (마늘 4~5쪽) 3 jujubes (Korean dates) (대추 3개) 1 small piece of ginger (생강 작은 조각) 4 cups water (물 4컵) Salt and black pepper to taste (소금, 후추 약간) Green onions for garnish (대파 약간) Steps Rinse the chicken thoroughly and remove any leftover organs. Wash the glutinous rice and soak it for at least 30 minutes. Stuff the chicken with soaked rice, ginsen...

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...