If you are looking for some easy and authentic Korean recipes all in one place, enjoy this collection of simple crowd-pleasers. Create these delicious Korean recipes in your own kitchen and enjoy a feast with your loved ones. That’s what Korean food is all about.
This collection of some of my best Korean recipes are the most popular recipes among my readers. They are easily adaptable with easy-to-find ingredients.
Korean food is becoming more and more popular these days – thanks to all the wonderful K-pop and K-drama influence around the world!
Most of the recipes in this recipe round-up have step-by step instructions. Some have tutorial videos to help you understand the whole cooking process. I hope these instructions will help you to create your own homemade Korean food.
Crispy Korean Chicken Nuggets (Dakgangjeong)
Crispy, sticky, tangy, and sweet! These Korean chicken nuggets (dakgangjeong) are deep-fried twice and coated with a mildly spicy chili sauce and gochujang glaze. They are irresistible!
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Kimbap, Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls
Kimbap (Korean seaweed rice rolls) is the perfect finger food or meal-on-the-go. Step-by-step instructions make home preparation easy.
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Easy Tteok-galbi (Korean short ribs patties)
Tteok-galbi is a festive Korean beef dish to celebrate a special occasion or holidays. These Korean short ribs patties are easily cooked in oven and are sure to impress your friends.
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Spicy Korean Chicken Stew (Dakdoritang)
Spicy Korean chicken stew (dakdoritang) is the epitome of spicy chicken. Chicken and vegetables are simmered in gochujang sauce and sea kelp stock.
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Classic Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Stew)
This classic homemade doenjang jjigae recipe uses Korean soybean paste and anchovies to create a deeply flavorful stew accented with tofu and fresh vegetables. It’s easy to prepare, and ready in 25 minutes or less.
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Chicken Bulgogi (Korean Chicken BBQ)
Chicken bulgogi is an easy and quick Korean chicken BBQ to prepare on a busy weeknight. You can grill this slightly sweet and savory chicken dish, broil it in the oven, or pan-fry it.
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Hotteok
Hotteok is a Korean sweet pancake with oozing cinnamon brown sugar syrup inside. The addition of sweet rice flour makes the dough very tender, just like a Korean street vendor would sell.
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Mandu (Korean Dumplings)
These homemade mandu (Korean dumplings) are filled with pork, cabbage, chives, and Korean sweet potato noodles. The half moon and pleated shaped dumplings are easy and fun to make.
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Korean Braised Beef Short Ribs (Galbi-Jjim)
Well prepared Korean braised short ribs are so tender, they will fall-off the bone. But the secret is in the slightly sweet and savory sauce. This will become your family's favorite dish.
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Kimchi Bacon Fried Rice (Kimchi Bokkeumbap)
Is your kimchi getting sour? Turn it into a satisfying fried rice with crisp bacon pieces. A hint of gochujang and the sour kimchi juice make this Korean classic even more delicious.
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Homemade Patbingsu (Korean Shaved Milky Ice)
You can make classic Korean shaved ice (patbingsu) easily at home. My recipe combines milky shaved ice with red beans, rice cakes and a drizzle of sweet condensed milk for an authentic and delicious Korean dessert. No shaving machine required; step by step instructions included
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Korean Noodles with Beef Sauce
Top your Korean vermicelli noodles with an uncomplicated beef sauce. Simple and perfect, especially on warm days.
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Rice Cake Skewers, Tteok Kkochi (떡꼬치)
These Rice cake skewers (Ttoek-kkochi) are another variation of popular Korean street food. The rice cakes are pan-fried on skewers and glazed with a delicious sauce made with gochujang.
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And there you have it – 12+ easy & authentic Korean Recipes that you can enjoy with your loved ones! I hope this list brought you some inspiration for your Korean cooking adventure.
If you have tried any of these recipes, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram or Pinterest. Love to see your creation!
12+ Easy and Authentic Korean Recipes: Chicken Bulgogi
Chicken bulgogi is an easy and quick Korean chicken BBQ to prepare on a busy weeknight. You can grill, broil in the oven, or pan-fry. Plus, 12+ more delicious and authentic Korean recipes to prepare and enjoy at home.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs boneless & skinless
- 3 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) optional
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1-2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp ginger puree
- 1 tbsp Korean corn syrup (mulyeot)
- 1 tbsp sweet rice wine (mirim) optional
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 5-6 Korean perilla leaves (kkatnip) thinly sliced, to garnish, optional
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds to garnish
Instructions
- Out a piece of plastic wrap over chicken thighs and pound with a meat hammer to stretch and tenderize; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together gochujang, gochugaru (if using), soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, rice wine, sesame oil, and pepper. Add the chicken thighs and toss together to coat evenly. Let the chicken rest on a room temperature for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to broil; place an oven shelving to 5-6 inch below the heat source. Grease a cooling rack with a spray oil and place on top of a large baking pan (half sheet size) lined with foil.
- Spread the chicken pieces on the rack without overlapping. Broil 4-5 minute or until the surface is slightly charred. Turn the chicken to the other side and broil for another 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked. Keep an eye on the chicken so that you don't char them too much.
- Cut the chicken thighs into a bite size chunks and place in a serving dish. Garnish with thinly sliced perilla leaves and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot with rice.
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I must admit I’m not very familiar with Korean cuisine, and many authentic recipes (or ingredients) are new to me. So many awesome ideas in one post! While of course I love noodles and dumplings, I am particularly intrigued by these Korean short ribs patties and pancakes. (But everything else looks absolutely delicious, too.)
Hi Ben
Korean food can be a little daunting if you are not familiar, but easily overcome once you try it. Korean short rib patties are great beginner recipe that you should try. The particular recipe in this roundup is easy and beginner friendly.
Absolutely bookmarking this, Holly! Such a great round up of Korean recipes — cannot wait to get through all of them!
Thanks Michelle
Hope you get to try one of the recipes in the round-up.