Family Recipes
Simple, delicious dishes for everyday family meals
31 recipes
Andong Jjimdak
A hearty Korean dish from Andong: juicy chicken thigh, potatoes, vegetables and glass noodles, braised in a dark, savory-sweet soy sauce.
Bibimbap
A vibrant Korean rice bowl with pan-seared marinated beef, crisp vegetables, a soft fried egg and spicy gochujang sauce, all tossed together thoroughly right before serving.
Bibim Guksu
Spicy-sweet-and-sour cold Korean noodles with a gochujang dressing, crisp cucumber and egg — a quick dish that's refreshing on a hot day.
Bossam
Tender pork belly simmered in an aromatic Korean broth, served wrapped in soft, lightly salted napa cabbage leaves with ssamjang sauce.
Budae-jjigae
A spicy Korean stew with kimchi, pork, sausages, spam and ramen noodles, served bubbling straight from a shallow pot.
Bulgogi with Rice
Juicy beef bulgogi marinated in a soy-pear marinade with garlic and sesame oil, quickly stir-fried with vegetables and served over rice — a Korean classic made at home.
Gochujang Jjigae with Pork, Potatoes and Tofu
A spicy Korean stew built on fermented gochujang paste, where tender pork, potatoes, zucchini and tofu simmer together into a rich, warming broth.
Dak Galbi
A spicy Korean dish originally from Chuncheon: chicken pieces marinated in gochujang, gochugaru and curry powder, stir-fried right in the pan together with sweet potato, cabbage, tteok rice cakes and fragrant perilla leaves.
Dakdoritang
Spicy Korean braised chicken with potatoes, vegetables, and a rich gochujang-gochugaru sauce.
Jeyuk Bokkeum
Juicy thinly sliced pork in a spicy gochujang marinade with garlic, ginger, and lightly caramelized edges.
Kalbi-jjim (Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs)
Tender beef short ribs slow-braised in a sweet soy sauce with Asian pear, daikon and carrot.
Gamja-jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)
Tender braised baby potatoes in a glossy sweet-and-savory soy glaze with garlic and sesame — a popular Korean banchan served warm or chilled alongside rice or meat.
Gyeran-jjim (Korean Steamed Eggs)
A delicate Korean egg banchan, steamed to a light, silky texture and served hot.
Kimbap
Kimbap is a popular Korean dish: firm rice rolls wrapped in crisp nori sheets with a colorful filling of carrot, cucumber, spinach and egg omelette, seasoned with sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Kimchi Pancakes
Crispy, spicy Korean pancakes made with sour kimchi and scallions, fried to a golden crust and served with a soy-vinegar dipping sauce.
Kimchi Jjigae
Kimchi jjigae is a spicy, hearty Korean stew made with pork, fermented kimchi and tofu, traditionally served hot with rice.
Konnamul-guk (Korean Soybean Sprout Soup)
A light, clear, and umami-rich Korean soup made with crisp soybean sprouts, anchovy broth, and sesame oil.
Marinated Mayak Eggs (Mayak Gyeran)
Korean eggs with a tender, jammy yolk, steeped in a sweet-salty soy marinade with garlic, scallions and chili.
Miyeok-guk
This delicate Korean beef and seaweed soup, miyeok-guk, has a clean, rich broth with a subtle nutty aroma of sesame oil.
Ojingeo Bokkeum — Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Squid
Tender squid rings, crisp vegetables and a glossy sweet-spicy sauce come together in this vibrant Korean dish, perfect for a quick dinner.
Oi Muchim (Spicy Korean Cucumber Salad)
Crisp cucumbers with fiery gochugaru, garlic, sesame and a soy dressing — a light Korean banchan to serve with rice or barbecue.
Shrimp Pajeon
A Korean pancake crispy at the edges, with whole scallion strands, juicy shrimp, and a piquant soy dipping sauce.
Samgyetang
A traditional Korean soup made from a whole chicken stuffed with sticky rice, garlic, ginseng and dried jujubes — a rich broth traditionally eaten on the hottest days of summer.
Kimchi Fried Rice
Spicy homestyle fried rice with tangy kimchi, crispy bacon, garlic and a sunny-side-up egg on top — a favorite quick Korean dinner for when all that's left in the fridge is rice and kimchi.
Seafood Sundubu-jjigae
A spicy Korean soup with silken tofu, shrimp, oysters and mussels, served straight from the pot while still bubbling hot.
Korean Mandu Dumpling Soup (Manduguk)
A hearty Korean soup with plump mandu dumplings in a fragrant beef broth with garlic, soy sauce, and delicate egg ribbons.
Doenjang-jjigae
A hearty Korean stew simmered in anchovy stock with fermented doenjang paste, tofu, potato and vegetables — an everyday home dish served straight off the stove, piping hot, with a bowl of rice.
Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)
A clear beef broth with soft oval rice cakes, ribbons of egg, and a hint of sesame oil — a traditional Korean dish for Seollal.
Tteokbokki
Spicy rice cakes tteok simmered in a thick, sweet-and-spicy gochujang and gochugaru sauce with fish cakes — an iconic Korean street food dish.
Hobak-jeon (Korean Zucchini in Egg Batter)
Tender slices of young zucchini in a thin, golden coating of egg and flour, served with a simple soy-vinegar dipping sauce.