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Kalbi (Marinated Beef Short Ribs)

Kalbi (Marinated Beef Short Ribs)

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
520 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir the sugar into the soy sauce in a bowl until the sugar dissolves completely. Whisk the sesame oil, garlic, green onions, and sesame seeds into the soy sauce. Place the short ribs in a large, sealable bag and pour the marinade over the meat. Marinate in refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
  2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate. Remove the ribs from the bag; discard the marinade.
  3. 3 Cook the short ribs on the preheated grill until they are very firm, hot, and grey in the center, about 15 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

By LYZZARD

Fried Kimchi

Fried Kimchi

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a nonstick skillet to medium-high heat. Add kimchi. Saute until fragrant and slightly yellow, about 5 minutes. Add sesame oil; cook until kimchi is coated, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in vinegar to coat the bottom of the skillet. Increase heat slightly; bring vinegar to a boil. Add sugar. Reduce heat to low; cook until sugar dissolves and kimchi is browned, about 3 minutes.

By internationalcook

Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee)

Dalgona Coffee (Whipped Coffee)

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk boiling water, instant coffee, and sugar together until coffee is dissolved. Continue to whisk until mixture becomes thick and forms a peak, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Pour milk into a glass. Pour the frothy coffee on top of the milk.

By Jane Kim

Chinese-Korean Cucumber Kimchi

Chinese-Korean Cucumber Kimchi

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the cucumbers and sea salt together in a bowl, let stand for 30 minutes to let the cucumbers soften. Drain, and rinse with fresh water.
  2. 2 While the cucumbers are standing in salt, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, and water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and stir in the chili bean sauce and hot chili oil.
  3. 3 Mix the cucumbers with sliced chiles, onion, and garlic in a heatproof airtight container, and pour the hot vinegar mixture over the vegetables. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours to blend the flavors. Serve chilled.

By Helena C

Korean Beef Simmered in Soy Sauce (Jangjorim)

Korean Beef Simmered in Soy Sauce (Jangjorim)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
65 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with water and add beef; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until meat can be punctured with a fork, about 30 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, white sugar, garlic, and ground black pepper; cook and stir until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir shishito peppers and eggs into the beef mixture. Cook and stir until meat can easily be pulled apart with a fork and liquids have been reduced to a third of the original amount, about 15 minutes.

By jjlee

Korean Fried Pork With Stir-Fried Celery

Korean Fried Pork With Stir-Fried Celery

2.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
15 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix 2 tablespoons soy sauce, tomato paste, green onions, rice wine, 1 tablespoon sugar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a bowl. Add pork; cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, at least 1 hour.
  2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork in batches, being sure not to overcrowd the pan, until slightly pink in the center, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).
  3. 3 Heat 1 teaspoon canola oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery, remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Saute for 1 minute. Add remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce; cook and stir for 1 minute more. Add celery leaves; cook and stir until celery is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes more. Serve alongside pork.

By TJ Lombard

Kkakdugi (Korean Radish Kimchi)

Kkakdugi (Korean Radish Kimchi)

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30562 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cubed daikon in a bowl. Add kosher salt and toss to coat. Pour water carefully down the side of the bowl just to the level of the radishes; take care not to rinse all of the salt off. Cover with plastic wrap and set in a cool place for 12 to 24 hours.
  2. 2 Drain the radishes and rinse thoroughly. Add Korean red pepper paste, ginger, Korean red pepper powder, fish sauce, sugar, and garlic. Mix thoroughly. Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid and put it in a cold place. Allow to ferment for 4 to 6 weeks.

By jaenipo

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

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

Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

Tteokbokki (Korean Spicy Rice Cakes)

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
25 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and anchovies in a saucepan; bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Remove and discard anchovies; set anchovy water aside.
  2. 2 Combine chile paste, sugar, soy sauce, and corn syrup in a bowl.
  3. 3 Add rice cakes, onion, and chile paste mixture to anchovy water; bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add spring onion; boil 3 minutes more.

By KFoodaddict

The Real Deal Korean Beef Ribs

The Real Deal Korean Beef Ribs

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
1530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash the ribs, removing any stray bits of bone, and allow to drain for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, honey, garlic, pepper, water, sesame oil, and plum wine until the sugar has dissolved; pour the mixture into a 1 gallon plastic zipper bag. Place the ribs into the marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, zip it up, and refrigerate at least 24 hours.
  3. 3 The next day, remove the ribs from the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before grilling. Remove the ribs from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate. Grill the ribs until browned and no longer pink inside, 4 to 6 minutes per side.

By KoreanITGal

Kimchi

Kimchi

4.5

Prep
60 min
Cook
Total
6180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cut cabbages in half lengthwise and trim the ends. Rinse and cut into pieces about 2 inch square. Place cabbage into large resealable bags; sprinkle salt evenly over leaves to coat. Use your hands to rub salt into cabbage. Seal the bags and leave at room temperature for 6 hours.
  2. 2 Rinse cabbage leaves under cold water, at least 2 to 3 times, to remove most of the salt; drain and squeeze out any excess liquid.
  3. 3 Place rinsed cabbage in a large container with a tight fitting lid. Stir in fish sauce, green onions, white onion, garlic, sugar, and ginger. Sprinkle Korean chile powder over mixture.; wear plastic gloves to protect your hands and rub chile powder into cabbage leaves until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Seal the container and set in a cool dry place. Leave undisturbed for 4 days. Refrigerate before serving, and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month (if it lasts that long!).

By GochisosamaDeshita

Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)

Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang)

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot over medium heat, mix the chicken, potatoes, carrots, onion, sugar, and garlic. Pour in water and soy sauce, and stir in sugar and hot pepper paste.
  2. 2 Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 45 minutes, until chicken juices run clear, vegetables are tender, and liquid has thickened.

By sarakyong

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

Korean Rice Cake (Tteok)

Korean Rice Cake (Tteok)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan generously with oil.
  2. 2 Whisk milk and egg together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Sift rice flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a separate bowl. Mix in milk mixture until well blended. Fold in dried fruit. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges start to brown, about 1 hour. Let cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes, before slicing.

By daidai

Korean Barbequed Beef

Korean Barbequed Beef

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
7 min
Total
82 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Slice beef with the grain into long strips, about 1 1/2 inches wide, and place into a bowl. Stir together the soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, pepper, and chile paste in a small bowl. Pour one third of this mixture over the beef, and toss to coat. Marinate at least one hour at room temperature, or longer in the refrigerator. Simmer the remaining sauce, and the green onions in a small saucepan for one minute before pouring into a serving dish to cool.
  2. 2 Wash and dry the lettuce, and trim off any large stems. Gently flatten the leaves with the side of a cleaver or large knife. Arrange on a serving dish.
  3. 3 Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil grate.
  4. 4 Place grate three inches over the coals. Cook the meat to desired doneness, about three minutes per side for medium rare. Slice against the grain into thin strips.
  5. 5 To serve, each diner places some beef and sauce into a lettuce leaf, folds it into a bundle, and eats it with their fingers.

By HannahKate

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

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

Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Galbi)

Korean BBQ Short Ribs (Galbi)

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
445 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Pour soy sauce, water, vinegar, and sesame oil into a large, non-metallic bowl. Whisk in onion, garlic, brown sugar, white sugar, and pepper until sugars dissolve.
  3. 3 Submerge ribs in marinade; cover the bowl and refrigerate 7 to 12 hours -the longer, the better.
  4. 4 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat. Remove ribs from marinade and shake off excess; discard marinade.
  5. 5 Cook on the preheated grill until the meat is no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Serve and enjoy!

By funinthesun

Cold Spicy Noodles (Leng Mian)

Cold Spicy Noodles (Leng Mian)

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, combine ice water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, and sambal oelek in a bowl. Refrigerate sauce to chill until spaghetti is cooked.
  3. 3 Rinse cooked spaghetti in cold water until totally cooled off; drain well.
  4. 4 Divide sauce between 2 chilled servings bowls. Add equal amounts of spaghetti, cucumber, kimchi, peanuts, egg, and ham to each bowl. Serve immediately.

By Tussah

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

Japchae

Japchae

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 To make the sauce: Whisk soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic in a bowl until sugar is dissolved; set aside.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook sweet potato noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 6 to 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Rinse noodles under cold water and drain. Transfer noodles to a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of prepared sauce, and toss to coat.
  5. 5 Squeeze beef under running water until juices run clear. Mix beef and 1 tablespoon prepared sauce together in a bowl; set aside to marinate.
  6. 6 Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook spinach in the boiling water until just wilted, about 1 minute. Drain quickly and transfer spinach to a bowl of cold water to stop the cooking process. Squeeze excess water from spinach, place spinach in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper.
  7. 7 Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook onion until fragrant but crisp, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer onion to the bowl with spinach.
  8. 8 Heat another 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet. Cook mushrooms in the hot oil until lightly browned but still firm, 1 to 2 minutes; add to onion mixture.
  9. 9 Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the same skillet. Cook carrot in the hot oil until lightly browned but still crisp, 1 to 2 minutes; add to onion mixture.
  10. 10 Cook and stir beef strips with marinade in the same skillet until browned, 1 to 2 minutes; add to onion mixture.
  11. 11 Cook and stir noodles in the same skillet until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes; add to beef-onion mixture. Add remaining sauce to beef-noodles mixture and toss to coat using your hands.

By kpopkiwi

Jang Jorim with Hard-Boiled Eggs (Korean Soy Beef Strips)

Jang Jorim with Hard-Boiled Eggs (Korean Soy Beef Strips)

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
65 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak hanger steak in cold water in a large bowl to drain residual blood, changing water as needed, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine 6 cups water, soy sauce, green chile peppers, onion, green onions, garlic, sugar, corn syrup, rice wine, and red chile pepper in a large pot to make a broth. Bring to a boil and add steak. Reduce heat and simmer until steak is mostly tender, about 45 minutes. Submerge eggs in the broth. Continue cooking until steak is tender, about 15 minutes more.
  3. 3 Remove steak from the broth; rinse under cold water until cool enough to handle, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut steak into bite-sized strips. Transfer to an airtight container; add eggs.
  4. 4 Discard chile peppers, onion, green onions, and garlic from the broth. Skim broth to remove oily residue. Strain broth through a paper towel-lined mesh strainer into a bowl. Repeat several times, changing paper towels as needed, until all oily residue is removed.
  5. 5 Pour broth over steak and eggs in the container. Cover and chill before serving, about 1 hour.

By mykoreaneats

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 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 Street Toast

Korean Street Toast

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cabbage, carrot, green onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne with your hands in a bowl until soft, about 30 seconds. Mix in eggs with a fork until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2 Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add bread slices and flip a few times to make sure both sides are coated with butter. Grill bread until beautifully toasted, golden brown, and a little crispy on both sides. Transfer to a plate.
  3. 3 Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the same skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage mixture; cook and simultaneously mix by using the edge of a spatula to chop down on the surface while pushing the edges up and over the top. As the mixture starts to hold its shape, form it into a rectangle that's about twice as long as it is wide. Split the rectangle in half into two square patties; continue to cook until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side.
  4. 4 Stack patties on top of one another onto one slice of toast and sprinkle with sugar.
  5. 5 Place ham slices into the hot skillet; cook over medium heat until sizzling, 1 to 2 minutes. Flip and top with Cheddar slice; cook until melted, about 1 minute.
  6. 6 Place ham and cheese on top of patties; top with ketchup, mayonnaise, and remaining slice of toast. Cut in half and serve.

By John Mitzewich

Vegan Korean Kimchi Fried Rice

Vegan Korean Kimchi Fried Rice

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
8 min
Total
18 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add red onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion softens, about 3 minutes. Increase heat to high and add chopped kimchi and vinegar. Stir in cooked rice, soy sauce, sugar, soy sauce, kimchi brine, and sesame oil. Cook and stir until heated through, about 5 minutes; scrape the bottom of the skillet to prevent sticking. Season with salt and pepper.

By akhapa

Oi Sobagi (Korean Cucumber Kimchi)

Oi Sobagi (Korean Cucumber Kimchi)

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
1530 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cucumbers onto one end, slice in half down the length to create and x-shape, leaving the last 1/4-inch uncut; place into a bowl. Combine 8 cups water and sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Pour brine mixture onto the cucumbers; brine until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
  2. 2 Combine red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup water, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and fermented shrimp in a bowl; mix until sauce is thoroughly combined.
  3. 3 Rinse cucumbers in cold water; place in a colander to drain. Sit until semi-dry, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Lather cucumbers with sauce, inside and out, making sure to stuff the x-shaped cut as well. Place cucumbers, chives, radish, and sesame seeds in an air-tight container. Let sit at room temperature until flavors combine, 1 to 2 days; refrigerate until ready to serve.

By mykoreaneats