Korean recipes

Korean food delivers the perfect mix of spicy, sweet, savoury, and fermented flavour. Our Korean recipes range from sizzling dak-galbi and refreshing bibim naengmyeon to rice bowls, stews, and kimchi favourites — with gochujang, sesame, and garlic levels explained so you can tune every dish to your taste.

New to Korean cooking? Start with the reader favourites below: each one lists the essential Korean pantry items, easy substitutes available in most supermarkets, and clear steps from marinade to serving. Fresh authentic Korean dishes are published here every day.

Popular Korean recipes: Dakgangjeong, Sikhye, Yakgwa, Budae Jjigae

Dakgangjeong

Make crispy Korean dakgangjeong at home. Crunchy fried chicken coated in a sweet, spicy gochujang glaze.

Sikhye

Make traditional Korean sikhye at home. A sweet, refreshing rice punch with pine nuts, served chilled.

Yakgwa

Make traditional Korean yakgwa at home. Honey-glazed, sesame-scented cookies with a soft, chewy bite.

Budae Jjigae

Make budae jjigae, Korea's famous army stew with spam, sausages, kimchi and ramen in a spicy broth. A fun, hearty Korean comfort recipe. Cheesy, spicy and...

Jeyuk Bokkeum

Make jeyuk bokkeum, Korea's spicy stir-fried pork with gochujang, vegetables and sesame. A quick, bold Korean weeknight recipe. Bold, caramelized and...

Seolleongtang

Make seolleongtang, Korea's milky ox bone soup with tender beef and noodles. A nourishing, comforting Korean recipe with simple seasoning. Deeply nourishing...

Doenjang Jjigae

A bubbling pot of Korean soybean-paste stew with tofu, zucchini, and mushrooms. This doenjang jjigae recipe is earthy, savory comfort, ready in 40 minutes.

Gomtang

A milky, soothing Korean beef-bone soup simmered for hours, served over rice with tender brisket. This gomtang recipe is Korea's ultimate comfort in a bowl.

Haemul Tang

Fiery Korean seafood stew with shrimp, mussels, clams, and fish in bold red chili broth. This haemul tang recipe is a warming 45-minute feast with rice.

Kimchi Pancake

Crispy Korean kimchi pancakes with golden, crunchy edges and tangy chopped kimchi in every bite. This easy kimchijeon recipe is a perfect savory snack.

Samgyeopsal

Juicy Korean samgyeopsal: thick pork belly grilled to crisp, caramelized perfection. Learn how to grill, wrap, and serve this easy pork belly recipe at home.

Tteokgalbi

Sweet-savory tteokgalbi, Korea's royal grilled beef patties with caramelized edges and a juicy center. This easy Korean recipe grills up full of flavor.

Patbingsu

Beat the heat with homemade patbingsu, Korea's famous shaved ice dessert. Milky shaved ice layered with sweet red beans, chewy rice cakes, and fresh fruit.

Hotteok

Make Korean hotteok at home with this easy recipe. Chewy golden pancakes stuffed with a molten brown sugar and cinnamon filling, like the street stalls.

Yukgaejang

Learn to make yukgaejang, Korea's fiery shredded beef soup with bracken fern and gochugaru. A hearty, warming bowl that tastes like a Seoul restaurant classic.

Bibim Naengmyeon

Chewy buckwheat noodles tossed in sweet-spicy gochujang sauce with crisp pear and cucumber. This bibim naengmyeon recipe is Korea's beloved summer noodle dish.

Dak Galbi

Spicy gochujang chicken stir-fried with cabbage, sweet potato, and chewy rice cakes. This dak galbi recipe delivers bold Korean street-food flavor at home.

Korean Mandu

Plump Korean mandu dumplings packed with savory pork, cabbage, and glass noodles. This mandu recipe includes a tangy soy dipping sauce and freezes beautifully.

Seafood Pajeon

Crispy Korean seafood pajeon — a golden scallion pancake loaded with shrimp and squid, served with a tangy soy-vinegar dipping sauce. Easy homemade recipe!

Kimbap Rolls

Roll perfect kimbap at home — Korean seaweed rolls with seasoned rice, colorful vegetables, egg, and savory fillings. A fun, easy step-by-step recipe.

Kimchi Jjigae

Make authentic kimchi jjigae at home — a bubbling Korean stew of aged kimchi, pork belly, and tofu in a spicy, deeply savory broth. Simple step-by-step recipe.

Beef Galbi

Make Korean beef galbi at home — tender short ribs in a sweet-savory soy, garlic, and pear marinade, grilled until caramelized. Juicy and unforgettable.

Kimchi Fried Rice

Make authentic kimchi fried rice at home — tangy fermented kimchi tossed with rice, gochujang, and a fried egg. Quick, spicy, and ready in 15 minutes.

Sundubu Jjigae

Warm up with sundubu jjigae — silky Korean soft tofu stew simmered in a spicy anchovy broth with pork and a poached egg. Comforting, bold, and bubbling hot.

Beef Bulgogi

Make tender beef bulgogi at home: thinly sliced Korean grilled beef in a sweet-savory garlic sesame marinade, seared to caramelized perfection in 35 minutes.

Japchae

Make elegant japchae: chewy Korean glass noodles tossed with marinated beef, spinach, carrots, and mushrooms in a sesame-soy glaze. Ready in 45 minutes.

Tteokbokki

Make chewy tteokbokki at home: Korean rice cakes simmered in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce with fish cakes and eggs. Street-food comfort in 35 minutes.

Bibimbap

Make authentic Korean bibimbap at home with this easy recipe: warm rice topped with seasoned vegetables, savory beef, a fried egg, and spicy gochujang sauce.

Homemade Kimchi

Make homemade kimchi with this easy napa cabbage kimchi recipe — salty, spicy, tangy, and full of probiotics. Simple steps for perfectly fermented kimchi.

Korean Fried Chicken

Crispy Korean fried chicken with a double-fry method for shatteringly crunchy skin, tossed in a glossy sweet-spicy gochujang glaze. Beats takeout. So good!