21 Must-Try Korean Breakfast Foods
Welcome to this flavorful Korean breakfast foods recipe roundup! Breakfast is an essential meal that sets the tone for the day ahead, and these mouthwatering Korean breakfast recipes are here to elevate your mornings.
Breakfast is a vital meal in Korea and other Asian countries, setting the tone for the day ahead. A traditional Korean breakfast typically consists of a complete set of dishes.
Alongside simple soups, you’ll find fish and various meats as a traditional breakfast option. These are accompanied by banchan, including the iconic kimchi, which adds a burst of flavor to the meal. While these dishes are enjoyed at other meals too, they are an integral part of the traditional breakfast spread.
On the other hand, modern Korean breakfast foods often feature lighter fusion dishes that incorporate elements from Western and other Asian cuisines.
Here are the collection of versatile Korean breakfast recipes offersing a range of choices. Start your culinary adventure to discover your favorite Korean breakfast dishes. Explore the enticing breakfast ideas below and find your must-try recipes.
Here are Must-Try Korean Breakfast Foods
15-Minute Dried Pollock Soup (Bugeo-guk)
Dried pollock fish is simmered with soybean sprouts and tofu in a flavorful stock to make a light Korean style hangover soup. It takes only 15 minutes to fix this breakfast soup.
Easy Japanese Milk Bread (No Tangzhong Recipe)
Soft, fluffy Japanese milk bread made without tangzhong. This cream-enriched recipe creates a tender loaf that’s perfect for toast, sandwiches, or enjoying warm.
Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)
Doenjang jjigae (Korean soybean paste stew) is a hearty dish made with fermented soybean paste, tofu, and vegetables in a rich broth. Bold, comforting, and easy to make.
Gyeran Bap (Easy Korean Egg Rice with Leftover Rice)
Easy Korean egg rice bowl made with leftover rice, fried egg, soy sauce, and sesame oil. A 5-minute gyeran bap recipe for a quick meal anytime.
Korean Grilled Mackerel in Parchment
Korean-style grilled mackerel features smoky, crispy skin and juicy, tender flesh. With the parchment paper method, it’s easy to cook while minimizing unwanted fish smells.
Korean Seaweed Soup (Miyeokguk)
Seaweed soup (miyeokguk) is a light and comforting Korean dish featuring dried seaweed and beef. This easy recipe delivers a flavorful, traditional soup that’s perfect for any occasion.
30-Minute Korean Pumpkin Porridge (Hobakjuk)
Korean pumpkin porridge (hobakjuk) is a sweet, comforting soup made with kabocha pumpkin and sweet rice. Ready in 30 minutes, it's perfect for cold days as breakfast or dessert after a Korean meal.
Popular Korean Street Toast
Korean street toast is made with egg, vegetables, ham, and cheese layered between buttery toasted bread. The unique blend of condiments delivers a delicious sweet and savory flavor.
Spicy Tofu and Egg in a Skillet
This Korean spicy tofu and egg dish in a skillet is a quick and easy to whip up, but is satisfying enough to justify making it for dinner. Gluten-free and vegetarian adaptable!
Quick Korean Dumpling Soup (Mandu Guk)
Mandu-guk, a traditional Korean dumpling soup, is perfect for winter or New Year. Make this comforting soup in just 15 minutes with store-bought dumplings and a flavorful broth.
Korean Beef Radish Soup (Sogogi Muguk)
Korean Beef Radish Soup (Sogogi Mu Guk)—a mild, comforting broth with tender beef and sweet Korean radish. Simple to make, it’s perfect with rice and kimchi for a cozy meal.
Kimchi Jjigae with Pork (Korean Kimchi Stew)
Kimchi jjigae is a bold and tangy Korean stew made with sour kimchi, pork belly, and tofu. Easy, authentic, and perfect with rice on a chilly day.
Chinese Egg Fried Rice
Make Chinese egg fried rice in 15 minutes with day-old rice, eggs, garlic, and green onion. Fluffy, smoky, and better than takeout!
How to Make Korean Sauna Eggs (Instant Pot)
Korean sauna eggs cooked in an instant pot have a nutty and roasted flavor. They are very satisfying to serve as a snack or breakfast. An Instant pot is the perfect cooking tool to make them at home easily.
Easy Tteokguk (Korean Rice Cake Soup)
Tteokguk, a traditional Korean rice cake soup, is made with soft, chewy rice cakes simmered in a clear, flavorful beef and vegetable broth. This comforting dish symbolizes good fortune and is perfect for New Year’s celebrations or cozy meals anytime!
Rice Cake and Vegetable Stir-Fry
Rice cake and vegetable stir-fry is a tasty and easy meal option. Thin, round rice cake pieces are stir-fried with vegetables, resulting in a wholesome dish that can be enjoyed on its own.
Soybean Sprout Soup with Kimchi (Kimchi Kongnamul-Guk)
Kimchi Kongnamul-guk (Soybean Sprout Soup with Kimchi) is a light, flavorful soup combining crunchy sprouts with tangy kimchi. Low in calories, it's perfect for breakfast or as a hangover cure.
Korean Turnip Green Soup with Potato
Korean turnip green and potato soup makes is homey and comforting. Korean soybean paste deepens the flavor of broth and makes it delicious to serve with rice.
Korean Sweet Rice Cake Bars (LA Chapssalteok)
These crispy chewy Korean style sweet rice cake bars are made without butter or oil. Loaded with nuts and seeds, these bars make perfect gluten-free snack!
Halloween Black Sesame Porridge Breakfast
Surprise your loved ones with Halloween black sesame rice porridge breakfast in the morning. It is not only easy and delicious but also very filling as well. A great way to start Halloween day!
Tofu with Egg and Tomato
This quick and simple tofu dish is cooked with egg and tomato in chicken stock— A delicious comfort food ready in just 20 minutes. It's gluten-free and vegetarian adaptable!
21 Must-Try Korean Breakfast Foods: Egg Rice (Gyeran Bap)
Gyeran bap is satisfying Korean fried egg with rice breakfast dish. All you need is egg, leftover rice, butter, soy sauce and sesame oil. Ready to enjoy in less than 5 minutes.
Recipe Video
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tbsp oil
- 1 serving cooked rice, warmed
- 1/2 tbsp butter, optional
- 2 tsp soy sauce, preferably low sodium
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack an egg and fry it to your desired doneness. (I recommend sunny-side-up.)
- In a bowl, add warm rice. Place a thin sliver of butter over the rice and place the fried egg on top. The heat of the rice and egg will melt the butter instantly. Drizzle soy sauce and sesame oil over the egg, and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds.
- To serve, break the egg yolk with a spoon and break up the egg white into chunks. Mix the egg and rice together until well combined. Serve with kimchi on the side and enjoy!
Notes
- Typically, one egg is used per serving, but you can increase it to two eggs if you prefer a creamier and richer taste.
- Try adding these toppings to make your gyeran bap more hearty: crumbled roasted seaweed, avocado, fish roe or fermented pollock roe (myeongnan-jeot), gochujang sauce (if using, omit the soy sauce), chili crisp, and ground beef bulgogi.
Calories: 260kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 10g, Fat: 14g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Cholesterol: 165mg, Sodium: 742mg, Potassium: 133mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 250IU, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 2mg
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