19 Incredibly Delicious Korean Recipes I Love To Make At Home

19 Incredibly Delicious Korean Recipes I Love To Make At Home: Korean cuisine has a special place in my heart, offering a rich blend of flavors that are both comforting and exciting. Whether it’s the spicy kick of kimchi or the savory taste of bulgogi, these dishes bring a unique taste experience to the table. Today, I’m sharing 19 of my favorite Korean recipes that you can easily make at home. Let’s dive into this delicious journey!

Korean BBQ (Bulgogi)

Ingredients

• 1 lb thinly sliced beef sirloin
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and onions.
2. Add the beef slices and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Cook the beef until browned and caramelized.
5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Kimchi

Ingredients

• 1 napa cabbage
• 1/4 cup sea salt
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 tbsp fish sauce
• 2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

1. Cut the cabbage into quarters and salt each layer.
2. Let it sit for 2 hours, then rinse and drain.
3. In a bowl, mix ginger, garlic, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.
4. Add the cabbage, carrot, and green onions to the mixture.
5. Pack into a jar and let ferment at room temperature for 3-5 days.

Bibimbap

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked rice
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (spinach, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 lb ground beef
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste)

Instructions

1. Cook the mixed vegetables separately in a little oil and set aside.
2. Cook the ground beef with soy sauce and sesame oil until browned.
3. Fry an egg sunny-side up.
4. Assemble the rice in a bowl, top with vegetables, beef, and the egg.
5. Add a spoonful of gochujang and mix before eating.

Japchae (Stir-Fried Glass Noodles)

Ingredients

• 8 oz sweet potato noodles
• 1/2 lb beef, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1 bell pepper, sliced
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sugar
• Spinach and mushrooms (optional)

Instructions

1. Cook the noodles according to package instructions.
2. Stir-fry the beef, vegetables, and mushrooms separately.
3. Combine noodles, beef, and vegetables in a large pan.
4. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar, then toss to coat.

Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)

Ingredients

• 1 lb rice cakes
• 4 cups water
• 1/3 cup gochujang
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 green onion, chopped
• Fish cakes (optional)

Instructions

1. Boil water in a pot and add gochujang, sugar, and soy sauce.
2. Add rice cakes and cook until soft.
3. Add fish cakes and green onions.
4. Simmer until the sauce thickens.

Samgyetang (Ginseng Chicken Soup)

Ingredients

• 1 whole chicken
• 1/2 cup glutinous rice
• 2 ginseng roots
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 jujube (Korean date)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Stuff the chicken with rice, ginseng, garlic, and jujube.
2. Place in a pot and cover with water.
3. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 hours.
4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)

Ingredients

• 2 cups kimchi
• 1/2 lb pork belly, sliced
• 1 block tofu, cubed
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp gochujang
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. In a pot, cook pork belly until browned.
2. Add kimchi and cook for another 5 minutes.
3. Add water, gochujang, and soy sauce.
4. Simmer for 20 minutes, then add tofu.
5. Garnish with green onions before serving.

Pajeon (Green Onion Pancakes)

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 egg
• 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup seafood (optional)
• Soy sauce for dipping

Instructions

1. Mix flour, water, and egg to make a batter.
2. Add green onions and seafood (if using).
3. Heat a pan and pour in the batter.
4. Cook until golden brown on both sides.
5. Serve with soy sauce.

Soondubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 package soft tofu
• 1/2 lb pork or beef, sliced
• 1 cup kimchi
• 2 cups water
• 1 tbsp gochujang
• 1 egg
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook the pork or beef in a pot until browned.
2. Add kimchi and cook for a few more minutes.
3. Add water and gochujang, then bring to a boil.
4. Add the tofu and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Crack an egg into the stew and garnish with green onions before serving.