Budae Jjigae (Korean Army Stew with Spam, Ramen and Cheese)
Make budae jjigae, a spicy Korean army stew with kimchi, Spam, sausage, ramen noodles and melted cheese. Easy supermarket ingredients, heat control and fixes.
40 min
Korean home cooking, made approachable
Step-by-step recipes for the Korean dishes you've eaten but never made — written for cooks who've never touched gochujang before.
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Kimchi Pancake (Kimchijeon)
Make crispy kimchi pancake (kimchijeon) with sour, well-fermented kimchi, a thin batter and a tangy dipping sauce. Includes tips to fix soggy pancakes.
25 min
Dakgalbi (Spicy Korean Stir-Fried Chicken)
Make dakgalbi, spicy Korean stir-fried chicken thighs with gochujang, cabbage and sweet potato, all in one pan. Easy steps, heat control and fried rice finish.
40 min
Kongnamul Muchim (Korean Seasoned Soybean Sprouts)
Make kongnamul muchim, a crunchy Korean soybean sprout side dish with sesame oil and garlic. Easy steps, the no-fishy-smell rule, and mild or spicy options.
20 min
Mayak Eggs (Korean Marinated Soft-Boiled Eggs)
Make mayak eggs, Korean soft-boiled eggs with jammy yolks marinated in a garlicky soy-scallion sauce. Step-by-step timing, fridge tips and spice swaps.
22 min
Miyeok Guk (Korean Seaweed Soup)
Miyeok guk recipe for beginners: Korean seaweed soup with beef, sesame oil and garlic. Learn to soak dried wakame, why it is a birthday soup, and easy swaps.
75 min
Gyeran Mari (Korean Rolled Omelette)
Gyeran mari, the Korean rolled omelette: eggs and finely chopped vegetables cooked in thin layers and rolled up. Low heat, one pan, no special tools.
22 min
Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi Namul)
Korean spinach side dish (sigeumchi namul): blanched spinach squeezed dry and tossed with garlic, sesame oil and soy sauce. Ready in 15 minutes.
15 min
Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancake)
Crispy Korean scallion pancake (pajeon) made with flour, ice water and a big bunch of green onions, plus a quick soy dipping sauce. About 25 minutes.
25 min
Easy Kimbap Recipe (Korean Seaweed Rice Rolls)
An easy kimbap recipe for beginners: seaweed rolls filled with sesame rice, egg, spinach, carrot and pickled radish, plus tips to stop them falling apart.
55 min
Doenjang Jjigae (Korean Soybean Paste Stew)
Doenjang jjigae recipe for beginners: tofu, potato and zucchini in a savory Korean soybean paste broth, with doenjang vs. miso tips and a vegan version.
55 min
Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Korean Pork Stir-Fry)
Spicy Korean pork stir-fry (jeyuk bokkeum): pork shoulder seared for char, then glazed in gochujang sauce. With tips on cuts, slicing and a milder version.
35 min
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