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Kkotgetang — spicy Korean crab stew
Sweet swimming crab, radish and zucchini in a warming red broth. Start the radish before adding the crab, and check that the crab meat is fully cooked before serving.
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Rainbow bibimbap
A colorful rice bowl with vegetables, egg and a sweet-spicy gochujang sauce.
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Chadol doenjang jjigae — beef brisket soybean paste stew
Paper-thin fatty beef brisket, tofu and tender vegetables in a savory Korean soybean paste broth. Sear the beef in its own fat, dissolve the paste fully and add tofu near the end so it keeps its shape.
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Dwaeji galbijjim — Korean soy-braised pork ribs
Tender bone-in pork ribs, potatoes and carrots in a gently reduced sweet soy sauce. Make this mild braise in an ordinary pot with a lid, without an oven or pressure cooker.
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Andong jjimdak — soy-braised chicken with glass noodles
A home-style Andong-inspired braise with chicken, potatoes and chewy glass noodles in a savory-sweet soy sauce. Add the noodles near the end so they absorb sauce without becoming mushy.
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Janchi guksu — warm Korean noodle soup
Thin noodles in a clear anchovy-kelp broth, topped with soft zucchini, carrot and egg ribbons. This gentle, non-spicy soup is easy to make with an ordinary pot and frying pan.
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Dakgalbi — spicy chicken and vegetable skillet
A hearty pan of spicy chicken thigh, cabbage, sweet potato and chewy rice cakes. Thin sweet potato slices and a brief covered cook make this easy on an ordinary stove.
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Eomuk tang — comforting Korean fish cake soup
Soft Korean fish cakes and radish in a clear anchovy-kelp broth. Make it in one ordinary pot; skewers are optional and there is no chili in the basic soup.
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Yukgaejang — Spicy Beef and Vegetable Soup
A deep red Korean soup with tender shredded beef, soft spring onions, bean sprouts and mushrooms. Build the beef broth first, then gently cook the chili seasoning without burning it.
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Pork Suyuk — Tender Korean Boiled Pork
Juicy pork gently simmered with soybean paste, garlic and onion. Learn how to avoid a hard boil, check tenderness, rest in the broth, and slice just before serving.
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Gochujang Jjigae — Pork, Potato and Tofu Stew
A hearty red-pepper-paste stew with tender pork, soft potato, zucchini and tofu. A simple one-pot method builds flavor without needing a separate stock.
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Goguma Mattang — Candied Sweet Potatoes
Golden sweet potato chunks in a thin, crisp caramel coating. Roasting cooks the potatoes with little oil; a quick pan glaze gives the familiar Korean snack its shine.
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Galbijjim — Soy-braised Beef Short Ribs
Tender beef ribs in a gently sweet soy sauce, with soft radish and carrot. A covered pot and a little patience turn an unfamiliar Korean dish into a comforting family meal.
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Korean steamed eggs
Soft, mild steamed egg custard made in an ordinary heatproof bowl and a covered pot. No special Korean stone pot or microwave is needed.
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Spicy Korean chicken stew
Bone-in chicken, potatoes and vegetables simmered in a rich red gochujang sauce. Follow the vegetable timings so the chicken cooks through without turning the potatoes to mash.
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Braised mackerel with radish
Mackerel and tender radish in a savory chili-soy broth. Soften the radish first, then cook the fish gently and baste rather than stir.
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Braised beltfish with radish
Delicate silver beltfish with juicy radish in a chili-soy sauce. This dish keeps the fish in large pieces; remove bones carefully before eating.
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Ginseng chicken soup (samgyetang)
A small chicken gently simmered with rice, garlic and ginseng. A mild shared pot with clear broth; the waiting time includes soaking rice.
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Soft tofu and kimchi stew (Sundubu-jjigae)
Silky tofu, kimchi and mushrooms in a warming red broth. Adjust the chili and finish the optional egg fully cooked.
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Easy Korean army stew (Budae-jjigae)
A simple shared stew of cooked sausage, luncheon meat, kimchi and tofu, with optional noodles and cheese. No raw meat preparation is needed.
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Homemade pan-steamed mandu dumplings
Make twenty dumplings with pork, tofu and cabbage using bought wrappers. Crisp the bottoms, then steam the filling in the same pan.
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Brown-sugar stuffed Korean pancakes (Hotteok)
Six small yeast pancakes with melted brown-sugar filling. Rise the dough, seal the filling well and cook gently so the inside is not raw.
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How to cook delicious Korean ramyeon
One satisfying bowl of springy soup noodles with soft cooked egg ribbons and fresh spring onion. Learn measured water, steady heat and a simple cooking timeline so the broth stays flavourful and the noodles do not go mushy.
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Easy Korean egg bread (Gyeran-ppang)
Three gently sweet mini loaves, each with a fully cooked egg on top. No yeast or kneading: mix one bowl of batter, fill small tins and bake. The egg is cooked through for a family snack.
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Mala rosé tteokbokki with bok choy
Chewy rice cakes and bok choy in a creamy chili sauce with adjustable Sichuan-style mala flavor. A Korean street-food fusion home version, with clear sauce measurements and gentle simmering.
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Jajang tteokbokki
Chewy rice cakes in a glossy Korean black bean sauce, with onion and cabbage. A mild alternative to red tteokbokki.
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Creamy rosé tteokbokki
Gochujang, milk and cream make a gentle pink-orange sauce for chewy rice cakes, finished with mozzarella.
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Weeknight beef bulgogi
Tender beef in a savory-sweet soy marinade, cooked in a hot skillet.
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Sweet & spicy tteokbokki
Chewy rice cakes in a glossy red sauce. A Korean street-food favorite.
Soups & stewsTHE EVERYDAY FAVORITE
Meet your new comfort bowl.
Colorful vegetables, warm rice, and a little gochujang magic. Make bibimbap your own.
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