Dubu Jorim (Korean Braised Tofu)
Make dubu jorim, Korean braised tofu pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a garlicky soy and chili sauce. Easy, cheap, with fixes for crumbly tofu.
45 min
Banchan Recipes
Every Banchan recipe below is written step by step for someone making it for the first time — no prior experience with Korean cooking assumed.
Gamja Jorim (Korean Braised Potatoes)
Make gamja jorim, Korean braised potatoes in a sticky sweet-salty soy glaze. Cheap, easy and lunchbox friendly, with fixes for mushy potatoes and thin sauce.
50 min
Korean Corn Cheese (Baked Sweet Corn with Mozzarella)
Make Korean corn cheese at home with canned corn, mayo and mozzarella, baked until bubbly. Includes fixes for watery corn and a no-oven option.
25 min
Gyeran Jjim (Fluffy Korean Steamed Eggs)
Make gyeran jjim, the fluffy Korean steamed eggs served at Korean barbecue restaurants. Easy 4-egg recipe with egg-to-water ratio, heat tips and fixes.
20 min
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
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
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
Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)
Easy Korean cucumber salad (oi muchim): crunchy salted cucumbers in a garlicky, tangy chili dressing. 10 minutes hands-on, with a no-chili option.
25 min
Easy Kimchi for Beginners
A simplified, small-batch kimchi recipe you can make at home with ingredients from any well-stocked grocery store — no special equipment needed.
30 min