14 Korean Side Dishes Recipes Banchan

14 Korean Side Dishes Recipes Banchan

Ready to elevate your meals with a burst of Korean flavors? Look no further than these tasty and easy-to-make Korean side dishes, known as Banchan. Perfect for adding a delicious twist to your dining experience, these recipes are sure to impress your family and friends.

  • Prep 45 min
  • Cook 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Yield 14 side dish servings
  • Cuisine Korean
  • Category Side Dish
Vegetarian Gluten-Free (with substitutions) Dairy-Free Korean side dishes Banchan Korean cuisine Korean salads Korean stir-fry Korean pancakes Korean noodles vegetarian options easy Korean recipes

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Spinach Salad (Sigeumchi Namul): Blanch the spinach in boiling water for about 30 seconds. Plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking. Squeeze out excess water and mix with minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.

  2. Carrot Salad (Danmuji): Julienne the carrot and marinate with vinegar, sugar, and a pinch of salt. Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  3. Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim): Slice the cucumber thinly and toss with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and chopped green onions.

  4. Spicy Tofu (Dubu Jorim): Cut tofu into bite-sized pieces. Sauté until lightly browned. Mix soy sauce, honey, and grated ginger, pour over tofu and simmer until sauce thickens.

  5. Stir-fried Zucchini (Hobak Bokkeum): Cut zucchinis into thin strips. Stir-fry with Korean red chili paste, soy sauce, and sugar until cooked through.

  6. Braised Bean Sprouts (Sukju Namul): Blanch mung bean sprouts briefly in boiling water, shock in cold water, then mix with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and salt.

  7. Soybean Sprouts with Bacon (Kongnamul Jjigae): Combine soybean sprouts, bacon, kimchi, and tofu in a savory broth and cook in an instant pot or pressure cooker until done.

  8. Korean Pancakes (Pajeon): Whisk flour, water, egg, scallions, and seafood. Pan fry until crispy and golden brown.

  9. Steamed Egg Custard (Gyeran Jjim): Beat eggs and water until frothy. Season with sesame oil, salt, and green onions. Steam until set and garnish with green onions.

  10. Acorn Jelly Salad (Dotorimuk): Slice acorn jelly into cubes and serve with soy sauce-based dressing, sesame seeds, and sliced green chilies.

  11. Korean Seaweed Salad (Miyeok Muchim): Rehydrate dried seaweed, then toss with soy sauce, sesame oil, sesame seeds, and rice vinegar.

  12. Stuffed Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Sobagi): Slit cucumbers lengthwise, remove seeds, and stuff with spicy mix of radish, garlic, and green onions.

  13. Stir-fried Kimchi (Kimchi Bokkeum): Pan fry kimchi with pork belly slices until caramelized. Serve over warm rice.

  14. Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae): Cook sweet potato noodles according to package instructions. Stir-fry with assorted vegetables, beef strips, and drizzle with sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 100 g
Calories
180 kcal
Total Fat
7 g
Saturated Fat
1.5 g
Cholesterol
30 mg
Sodium
700 mg
Total Carbohydrate
20 g
Dietary Fiber
3 g
Sugars
5 g
Protein
8 g

Enjoy exploring the vibrant world of Korean cuisine with these 14 delectable Banchan side dishes. These recipes are perfect for adding a touch of Korean flair to your dining table and will surely delight your taste buds with exciting new flavors.