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Yummy Korean-Style Glass Noodles (Japchae)

Yummy Korean-Style Glass Noodles (Japchae)

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Break noodles into medium pieces. Place into a deep dish and cover with hot tap water. Soak for 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, whisk boiling water, soy sauce, and brown sugar together in a 2-cup liquid measure.
  3. 3 Drain noodles and transfer to a bowl. Pour soy mixture over top and soak for 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add noodles and soy sauce mixture. Cook and stir until hot, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Transfer noodles and sauce to serving bowls. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By SarahandtheCity

Gluten-Free Kalbi Beef

Gluten-Free Kalbi Beef

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
105 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toast sesame seeds in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine sesame seeds, soy sauce, sugar, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a saucepan. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until flavors combine, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let marinade cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Place short ribs in large resealable plastic bags and cover with cooled marinade. Seal and let marinate in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour or overnight for maximum flavor.
  4. 4 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Drain short ribs, discarding marinade, and cook on the preheated grill until browned, about 5 minutes per side.

By AmyBeall

Awesome Korean Steak

Awesome Korean Steak

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
750 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, stir together the soy sauce, sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, shallots, garlic, and mirin. Add the meat, and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the meat for 5 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Serve with salad or fried rice.

By Michael Patten

Kongnamool (Korean Soybean Sprouts)

Kongnamool (Korean Soybean Sprouts)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add bean sprouts and cook, uncovered, until tender yet still crisp, about 15 seconds.
  3. 3 Drain in a colander, then immediately immerse in ice water for several minutes to stop the cooking process. Drain well and set aside.
  4. 4 Whisk sesame oil, soy sauce, Korean chile powder, sesame seeds, and garlic together in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Stir in bean sprouts and toss to coat; sprinkle with green onions and season with rice wine vinegar. Refrigerate before serving.

By Emmy

Beef Bulgogi

Beef Bulgogi

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk soy sauce, green onion, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, and pepper together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Place flank steak slices in a shallow dish. Pour marinade over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Quickly grill flank steak slices on the preheated grill until slightly charred and cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Tenny Sharp

Easy and Simple Korean BBQ Ribs

Easy and Simple Korean BBQ Ribs

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk together the soy sauce and sugar in a bowl until the sugar has dissolved, and stir in the black pepper, garlic, green onions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
  2. 2 Place the ribs in a large bowl, and pour the marinade over the ribs. Stir to coat the ribs with the marinade, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Stir the ribs and marinade again, and refrigerate for 1 more hour.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove the ribs from the marinade, discard the marinade, and grill the ribs until brown and no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes per side. Have a spray bottle of water handy in case the ribs flare up.

By Allrecipes Member

Dak Bulgogi (Korean Barbeque Chicken)

Dak Bulgogi (Korean Barbeque Chicken)

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
385 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Peel skin from chicken thighs and trim off excess fat. Cut each into single flat 'steak,' working around the bone. Save any smaller pieces for cooking as well. Rinse thighs under cold water, removing any film. Place in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Pulse soy sauce, apple, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, gochugaru, and ginger together in a food processor until marinade is smooth.
  3. 3 Pour marinade into the bowl with the chicken and stir to coat. Pierce the chicken with a skewer for extra absorption, if desired. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 6 to 12 hours.
  4. 4 Heat a skillet over medium heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and add to the skillet. Cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  5. 5 Transfer thighs to a serving plate and garnish with sesame seeds.

By mykoreaneats

Daeji Bulgogi (Pork Bulgogi)

Daeji Bulgogi (Pork Bulgogi)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk soy sauce, barbeque sauce, hot pepper paste, sugar, ginger root, red pepper flakes, sesame seeds, and black pepper together in a small bowl.
  2. 2 Place pork in a large bowl. Pour soy sauce mixture over pork; toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add pork, discarding marinade. Cook, stirring frequently, until pork begins to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion; cook until soft, about 10 minutes.

By Ann Lee

Korean Chicken

Korean Chicken

4.3

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a sharp knife, remove all chicken meat from bones. Cut into 1/8 inch thick, 2 inch square slices. Put chicken in a medium bowl and add soy sauce.
  2. 2 In an iron skillet heat sesame seeds until they begin to swell up and pop. Put the seeds in the bottom of a wooden bowl along with the salt. Using the back of a large spoon, crush the seeds as finely as possible. Add the pepper, onion, garlic, oil, sugar and monosodium glutamate. Mix together. Stir the chicken and soy sauce into this mixture and let stand for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Put chicken mixture in previously used skillet. Cover and cook over low heat until chicken is tender (if it becomes too dry during the cooking time, add a little water).

By Cheryl Stark

Korean Potatoes

Korean Potatoes

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add potatoes; stir-fry until browned in spots and partially cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 While potatoes are cooking, mix together water, soy sauce, ketchup, corn syrup, sugar, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
  3. 3 Pour soy sauce mixture over potatoes. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens, 6 to 8 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and toss to coat.

By cullivoe

Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae)

Korean Soft Tofu Stew (Soon Du Bu Jigae)

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the Korean chile powder and ground beef. Cook and stir until the beef is crumbly, evenly browned, and no longer pink. Stir in the soy bean paste, coating the beef. Pour in the water and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Gently drop tofu into the soup and continue cooking until the tofu is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and quickly add the egg into the soup, stirring gently to break it up. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.

By susi EM

Skillet Chicken Bulgogi

Skillet Chicken Bulgogi

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk onion, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until marinade is smooth.
  2. 2 Cook and stir chicken and marinade together in a large skillet over medium-high heat until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes.

By daveparks4

Family-Style Korean Fried Chicken

Family-Style Korean Fried Chicken

Prep
Cook
3 min
Total
483 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk eggs, soy sauce, and sugar together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine cornstarch, flour, sesame seeds, and salt in a separate bowl. Whisk in egg mixture. Fold green onions and garlic into the batter.
  3. 3 Stir chicken into the batter until each piece is coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to 2 days. Stir 1 to 2 times per day.
  4. 4 Fill a heavy saucepan with 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil. Heat on medium-high heat until a small amount of batter sizzles when dropped in.
  5. 5 Stir chicken again to coat evenly with batter. Fry in batches until deeply browned, about 3 minutes per batch. Drain on a large plate lined with paper towels or newspapers.

By Reagan Wilf

Homemade Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)

Homemade Kalbi (Korean BBQ Short Ribs)

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk cola, sugar, soy sauce, water, green onions, sesame oil, garlic, sesame seeds, and black pepper together in a bowl until combined. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add short ribs, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove short ribs from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade.
  3. 3 Cook until browned and reaches desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into center should read 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Potchie

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, 2 minced scallions, garlic, sesame seeds, cornstarch, ginger, mirin, sugar, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a bowl.
  2. 2 Place shrimp in a large resealable plastic bag; add soy sauce marinade. Squeeze out excess air, seal the bag, and shake until shrimp coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. 3 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat; add shrimp, reserving any remaining marinade in the bag. Cook and stir until opaque, 3 to 5 minutes; transfer shrimp to a bowl.
  4. 4 Add 3 tablespoons reserved marinade and gochujang to the skillet; cook and stir over medium-low heat until thickened, about 2 minutes. Brush glaze over cooked shrimp (or use as a dip). Sprinkle remaining 1 minced scallion on top.

By Sandra's Easy Cooking

Korean BBQ Beef (Pul-Kogi)

Korean BBQ Beef (Pul-Kogi)

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large resealable plastic bag, combine beef with garlic, pear, green onions, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, rice wine, sesame seeds, fresh ginger, and ground black pepper. Seal, and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Brush oil over grill pan. Place beef on pan. Cook, turning to brown evenly, for 3 to 6 minutes, or until done.

By Tanya

Kimchi Jun (Kimchi Pancake) and Dipping Sauce

Kimchi Jun (Kimchi Pancake) and Dipping Sauce

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the kimchi, kimchi juice, flour, eggs, and green onion in a bowl.
  2. 2 Heat vegetable oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Using about 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake, pour into skillet, spreading as thin as possible. Cook pancakes until set and lightly browned, turning once, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Season to taste with salt.
  3. 3 Whisk together the rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, chili pepper flakes, and toasted sesame seeds. Serve with the pancakes.

By Adine Lee

Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef)

Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef)

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, sugar, salt, black pepper, and MSG. Place beef, carrots, and onions in the bag; seal, and shake to coat the vegetables and beef with the sauce. Refrigerate for at least 2 1/2 hours. I prefer to marinate mine overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Remove meat and vegetables from marinade, and place on a large sheet of aluminum foil; seal. Discard marinade.
  3. 3 Place on grill, and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.

By Paula Stotts

Korean Bean Sprout Salad

Korean Bean Sprout Salad

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse bean sprouts in cold water and discard any bad sprouts.
  2. 2 Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Plunge bean sprouts and cabbage into the pot and let boil for 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, sesame seeds, fish sauce, and garlic together in a bowl for dressing.
  4. 4 Drain water from the pot and run cold water on the sprouts for 1 to 2 minutes. Squeeze bean sprouts with your hands to remove excess water. Place sprouts and cabbage into a mixing bowl and add carrot, green onion, and dressing; mix well.

By Ann

Korean BBQ-Inspired Short Ribs

Korean BBQ-Inspired Short Ribs

3.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk vinegar, soy sauce, sriracha hot sauce, and olive oil together in a large bowl; add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Mix green onions, garlic, black pepper, sesame seeds, ginger, and five-spice powder into vinegar mixture until marinade is evenly combined.
  2. 2 Place short ribs in a large reseable bag and pour marinade over ribs; coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
  3. 3 Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Remove ribs from marinade and place on the grill; cook for 6 to 7 minutes. Flip ribs and spoon marinade over second side; cook until meat is no longer pink, 6 to 7 minutes more. Turn grill heat to high and cook ribs for 1 minute more per side. Remove ribs from heat and place on a plate; let rest for 5 minutes.

By ZedFightsGanon

Korean Sesame Chicken and Potatoes

Korean Sesame Chicken and Potatoes

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain and discard fat.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce, water, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds together in a large bowl. Add sugar to taste, remembering you can always add more, but you can't take away. Stir to mix well and dissolve sugar. Fold in potatoes, carrots, and onion. Season with pepper.
  3. 3 Pour vegetables into the Dutch oven to cover chicken. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil, about 5 minutes. Stir and reduce heat to medium for about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer 40 minutes more, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4 Serve chicken and vegetables over hot cooked rice.

By Mark Darder

Korean Glass Noodles (Jap Chae)

Korean Glass Noodles (Jap Chae)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in vermicelli pasta and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pot; toss with 1 teaspoon sesame oil. Use kitchen shears to cut noodles into approximately 8-inch lengths. Set noodles aside.
  2. 2 Mix soy sauce and sugar together in a bowl. Heat oil in a large saute pan or wok over high heat and swirl to coat. Add carrots and onions to the hot oil and fry until just softened, about 1 minute. Add garlic, scallions, and mushrooms and fry for 30 seconds more. Add spinach, soy sauce mixture, and cooked noodles. Fry until noodles are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with sesame seeds and remaining sesame oil.

By grk_tigris

Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

Easy Bulgogi (Korean BBQ Beef)

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk soy sauce, white and light green parts of green onions, yellow onion, sugar, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, ginger, and black pepper together in a large glass or ceramic bowl.
  3. 3 Add steak slices and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or up to 1 day.
  4. 4 Heat a wok or large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook and stir steak and marinade together in the hot skillet, adding honey to caramelize the steak, until steak is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Garnish bulgogi with dark green parts of green onions.

By KDC860

Authentic Korean Bulgogi

Authentic Korean Bulgogi

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beef in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add pear juice, cooking wine, and black pepper; stir to coat. Marinate for 30 minutes. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, green onion, sugar, garlic, and sesame seeds. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; marinate in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
  3. 3 Remove beef from marinade; shake off excess. Discard marinade. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the preheated grill. Lay beef slices in a single layer on the foil. Place mushrooms and onion on another part of the foil.
  4. 4 Cook on the preheated grill until beef evenly brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with cooked mushrooms and onion.

By Minyoung

Japchae Korean Glass Noodles

Japchae Korean Glass Noodles

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook noodles in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Toss noodles with 1 teaspoon sesame oil; set aside.
  3. 3 Whisk together soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  4. 4 Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir carrots, asparagus, onions, and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in green onions and mushrooms; continue cooking and stirring for 30 seconds.
  6. 6 Pour in soy sauce mixture, then add noodles. Cook and stir until noodles are warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove from heat and toss with sesame seeds and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil.

By feistyrebel

Korean Kebabs

Korean Kebabs

4.3

Prep
35 min
Cook
30 min
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix oil, soy sauce, and peanut butter together in a bowl until blended and creamy. Stir in spring onion, sesame seeds, garlic, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add pork to marinade; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Thread pork, onion, mushrooms, bell pepper, and zucchini onto skewers. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and pour marinade over skewers.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until pork is tender and browned, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

By Kruct

Beef Bulgogi with Dipping Sauce

Beef Bulgogi with Dipping Sauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
53 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 1/4 cup soy sauce, green onions, 3 tablespoons sugar, vegetable oil, garlic, sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon sesame seeds together in a bowl. Add beef to the marinade. Let sit until flavors are well absorbed, at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Prepare dipping sauce: Mix 6 tablespoons soy sauce, vinegar, 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, ginger root, paprika, cayenne pepper, and 1 pinch sugar together in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef until firm and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with dipping sauce.

By Derek Crook

Kalbi (Korean Marinated Short Ribs)

Kalbi (Korean Marinated Short Ribs)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Total
568 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place ribs in a bowl and cover with water; soak until water turns pink, about 1 hour. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. 2 Combine soy sauce, Asian pear, onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor. Pulse until smooth.
  3. 3 Combine green onions, sesame oil, brown sugar, sesame seeds, honey, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Add ribs and coat thoroughly with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  5. 5 Cook ribs on the grill until slightly charred and tender, about 4 minutes per side.

By mykoreaneats

Spicy Korean Ribs

Spicy Korean Ribs

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
135 min
Total
455 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Remove membrane from the back of ribs or score with a sharp knife. Place ribs in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper.
  2. 2 Purée onion in a blender or food processor. Add kochujang, vinegar, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, and minced ginger to onion in the blender; purée into a sauce.
  3. 3 Rub 1/3 of the sauce generously over ribs. Reserve remaining sauce for later. Cover ribs with plastic wrap and refrigerate 5 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  5. 5 Scatter sliced ginger root over the bottom of a roasting pan. Place ribs meat-side down on top of ginger slices and pour lager over ribs. Cover with a lid or aluminum foil.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until meat is loosened from ribs but not yet falling off the bone, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. 7 Preheat an outdoor grill to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.
  8. 8 Cook ribs on the preheated grill until browned, about 6 minutes per side. Coat with 1/2 of the reserved sauce during the last 2 minutes of cooking each side. Garnish with white and black sesame seeds.

By NickD