Banchan

Banchan Series

Yangnyeom Gejang- 양념게장 (Spicy Raw Crab)

I am SO excited to share this recipe with you! Yangnyeom gejang is my all time FAVORITE Korean dish, so you’ve come to the right place for the best recipe. I

Hobak Jeon- Pan Fried Korean Zucchini

Hobak jeon (pan-fried Korean zucchini) is one of my favorite Korean side dishes! I never fully appreciated this banchan until I learned the difference between Korean zucchini and regular zucchini. They

Chicken Mu (Korean pickled radish)

Chicken mu is Korean pickled radish that is specifically for pairing with Korean fried chicken, but it is also a great side dish for pretty much anything. It’s sweet, tangy, crunchy,

Perilla Leaf Kimchi

Perilla leaves (kkaennip) are my absolute favorite herb, but I haven’t always loved them! They have a very strong aroma/flavor, and are part of the mint family. There really isn’t anything

Oi Muchim (Spicy Cucumber Salad)

This cucumber kimchi salad is refreshingly sweet, spicy, and tangy! It is the perfect side dish to add a little texture and a whole lot of flavor. I make this at

Bok Choy Kimchi

If you make just one of my recipes, let it be this one! I am OBSESSED with this bok choy kimchi salad. It’s not a traditional Korean dish, but I promise

Twigim

Twigim is one of my favorite Korean street foods! This is actually something I grew up eating at home a lot too- it’s easy to make and so tasty. Twigim is

Bibimbap

Bibimbap is one of my absolute favorite Korean comfort foods. It’s a bowl of rice topped with individually prepped vegetables, sometimes meat, a spicy gochujang sauce, and a fried egg. “Bibim”

North Korean Belt Fish Kimchi – 갈치식해 (Galchi Sikhae)

Today I’m sharing a North Korean style kimchi that is made with fermented fish, radish, and cooked millet. It is definitely a more funky/sour kimchi than you might be used to,

Stir Fried Anchovies 멸치볶음 (Myeolchi Bokkeum)

Myeolchi bokkeum is a stir fried anchovy side dish that is extremely common and popular in Korea. It is considered to be a staple among banchan and I always have some

Dosirak 도시락 (Korean Lunchbox)

A dosirak is a Korean lunchbox, similar to the more well known Japanese bento. Like the bento, a dosirak can have all sorts of side dishes but almost always has rice,

Yu Choy Kimchi

Yu choy kimchi is not a very common type of kimchi, but everything about its preparation is traditional and delicious. Did you know there are hundreds of different kinds of kimchi?

The BEST Mandu (Korean Dumplings)

Want to learn how to make the BEST dumpling filling? In this recipe, I will share a few tips & tricks to make the juiciest, most flavorful mandu. There are many

Kkakdugi (Radish Kimchi)

Ever wonder how seolleongtang restaurants make such delicious radish kimchi? The BEST kkakdugi I’ve had has always been at a Korean restaurant that serves some type of beef soup. Kkakdugi

Kongnamul muchim- 콩나물 무침 (Korean Soybean Sprouts Side Dish)

Kongnamul muchim is another classic staple in Korean cuisine. It’s healthy, easy to prepare, and extremely versatile. I LOVE soybean sprouts. I love them so much I can even eat them

Dubu Buchim- 두부 부침 (Pan Fried Tofu)

This dish is one of my favorite ways to prepare tofu. I am not going to lie to you- I do not like tofu that much. I don’t dislike it, but

Gyeran Mari- 계란말이 (Rolled Egg Omelet)

This egg side dish is one of my husband’s favorite banchan. It’s a lot easier to make than it seems! The secret to getting a perfectly rolled omelet is a good

Eomuk-bokkeum 어묵볶음 (Stir Fried Fish Cakes)

This is one of the most common side dishes you will see at Korean restaurants and it was a highly requested recipe! I love love love fish cakes! This is my

Jang Jorim 장조림 (Soy Braised Beef)

Jang jorim is one of my mom’s favorite side dishes. My recipe is adapted from hers, mostly borrowing the use of quail eggs instead of chicken eggs. This is a salty

Seasoned Spinach Side Dish- 시금치나물 (Siguemchi Namul)

This seasoned spinach is one of the most common side dishes found in Korean households, and it is super healthy! It is 100% vegan, seasoned with soy sauce, sesame oil, and

Korean Potato Salad

This is my favorite banchan at Kbbq! I’m not sure why, but I always end up asking for refills on this one. The difference between Korean potato salad and American potato