Korean Recipes
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Easy Korean Kimchi Fried Rice with Egg: A 15-Minute Meal
Kimchi fried rice, or kimchi-bokkeumbap (김치볶음밥), is a quick Korean home meal made with cooked rice and well-ripened kimchi. Topped with an egg, it is simple, flavourful and easy for anyone to make. This version adds shelled edamame for extra colour, texture and plant protein. The edamame is a practical addition rather than an essential…
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Gochujang Salmon Rice Bowl
This gochujang salmon rice bowl brings together flaky baked salmon, warm rice, edamame and crisp vegetables in an easy weeknight meal. A measured glaze of Korean chilli paste, rice vinegar, garlic and toasted sesame oil gives the salmon a spicy, savoury and gently sweet finish. Adding the glaze towards the end of cooking helps it…
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Easy Chuseok Japchae with Tofu and Vegetables
Japchae (잡채) is one of Korea’s best-known celebration dishes, combining chewy glass noodles with colourful vegetables and a savoury-sweet soy and sesame seasoning.It often appears at holidays, birthdays and family gatherings, making it a natural dish to enjoy during Chuseok. Traditional versions frequently include beef, but japchae is also easy to adapt with mushrooms, vegetables…
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15-Minute Gochujang Tofu Rice Bowl
This gochujang tofu rice bowl combines golden tofu, broccoli and edamame in a spicy-savoury glaze, then serves everything over warm rice with crisp carrot. Using extra-firm tofu and ready-cooked rice keeps the entire meal within 15 minutes. 🌟 Key Takeaways A Korean-Inspired Bowl for the Busiest Evenings You have tofu in the fridge, rice in…
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3 Nourishing Korean Post-Run Meals for Better Recovery
A satisfying post-run meal should do more than provide protein. Running also uses stored carbohydrates, while sweat increases your need for fluid. Combining rice or another carbohydrate with a useful protein source, vegetables and a drink creates a practical foundation for recovery. Korean home cooking fits this formula naturally. A tofu rice bowl offers a…
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5-Minute Korean Summer Cucumber Soup (Oi Naengguk)
Make Oi Naengguk, a refreshing 5-minute Korean cucumber soup using simple UK supermarket ingredients—perfect after a warm summer run. Key Takeaways A Refreshing Korean Soup for Hot Days Oi naengguk (오이냉국) literally means “cold cucumber soup” in Korean: oi means cucumber, while naengguk refers to a chilled soup. It is a refreshing Korean dish commonly…
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Healthy Subak Hwachae: Lower-Added-Sugar Korean Watermelon Punch
Subak hwachae (수박화채) is a colourful Korean watermelon punch enjoyed during warm weather. Chilled fruit is served in a lightly sweet liquid, creating a dessert that feels somewhere between fruit salad and punch. Recipes vary between households. Some use milk, fruit juice or lemon-lime fizzy drinks, while modern versions may add condensed milk, canned fruit…
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Lower-Carb Jajangmyeon with Zucchini Ribbons
Jajangmyeon (짜장면) is a Korean comfort dish known for its glossy black bean sauce, sweet onion and satisfying noodles. This lighter version replaces the usual wheat noodles with fresh zucchini ribbons while keeping the rich, savoury character of chunjang at the centre.Zucchini contains far less carbohydrate than a standard portion of wheat noodles and adds…
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Crispy Oil-Free Kimchi Jeon: Easy Korean Pancake Recipe
Kimchi jeon (김치전) is a savoury Korean pancake filled with chopped kimchi and spring onions. It is crisp at the edges, tender in the centre and full of the tangy chilli flavour that develops as kimchi ferments. Traditional jeon is pan-fried with oil, but a well-heated non-stick pan can also produce a satisfying crisp finish…
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High-Protein, Low-Carb Gimbap: Healthy Meal Prep Tips
Make high-protein, lower-carb Korean gimbap with egg, tofu, tuna and vegetables, plus easy UK shopping and meal-prep tips. 🌟 Key Takeaways A Better Way to Build Your Gimbap Gimbap already has the foundations of a balanced meal: rice, vegetables and protein wrapped neatly in savoury gim (김). But some rolls are dominated by a thick…