🇰🇷 Korean Recipes
50 korean recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos. Authentic dishes with full ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and nutrition info.
How to Make the Viral Korean Dubai Chewy Cookies
A viral Korean-inspired chewy cookie that combines a buttery katai base, pistachio spread, and a fluffy marshmallow‑cocoa filling. The cookies are crisp on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and finished with a dusting of cocoa powder for extra flavor.
Bobby Lee’s KIMCHI RAMEN recipe.
A quick, spicy Korean ramen made with kimchi, gochugaru, and a soft‑boiled egg. Perfect for a hot summer night, this bowl combines tangy kimchi broth with low‑hydration noodles for a comforting, flavorful meal.
Traditional kimchi recipe (Tongbaechu-kimchi: 통배추김치)
A step‑by‑step guide to making authentic Korean napa cabbage kimchi (Pogi‑Kimchi) as demonstrated by Maangchi. This recipe covers salting the cabbage, preparing the classic rice‑flour porridge base, mixing the spicy garlic‑ginger‑fish‑sauce paste, and fermenting the kimchi in a jar for a tangy, crunchy side dish that lasts for months.
Wang Mandu (King Dumplings)
Fluffy, yeasted Korean‑style king dumplings (wang mandu) filled with a savory ground‑beef, mushroom, and gochugaru mixture. The dough is proofed, the filling is cooked first for safety, and the dumplings are steamed and served with a tangy soy‑vinegar dipping sauce. Perfect for Lunar New Year celebrations or a comforting dinner.
Stop buying KIMCHI, make this instead (+ save money!)
A beginner‑friendly, fully vegan kimchi made with nappa cabbage, carrots, green onions and a flavorful umami paste that replaces traditional fish sauce. The recipe uses easily‑found ingredients and simple techniques, yielding a tangy, probiotic‑rich jar that can be enjoyed on everything from rice bowls to sandwiches.
Dubai Chewy Cookie
A viral Korean‑style “Dubai Chewy Cookie” that combines buttery white chocolate, pistachio butter and soft marshmallows for a crunchy‑outside, chewy‑inside treat. No baking required – just melt, mix, chill and cut. Perfect for teens and young adults who love sweet, nutty, melt‑in‑your‑mouth snacks.
Homemade Korean Kimchi (Fermented Napa Cabbage)
A classic Korean fermented side dish made from napa cabbage, daikon, carrots, green onions, and a spicy ginger‑pear paste. This step‑by‑step guide walks you through salting, rinsing, seasoning, and fermenting the kimchi for perfect crunch and tang. No fancy equipment needed—just a few kitchen basics and a glass jar.
How to make Easy Kimchi (막김치)
A traditional Korean napa cabbage kimchi (baechu kimchi) made with a sweet rice flour porridge, garlic, gochugaru, and optional seafood. Maangchi’s fast‑track method lets you have fresh, crunchy kimchi ready in about two hours, with optional fermentation for deeper flavor.
Yachaejeon (Korean Vegetable Pancake)
A light, crispy Korean vegetable pancake (yachaejeon) perfect for spring. Packed with green onions, leeks, zucchini, sweet potato, mushrooms and more, served with a simple soy‑vinegar dipping sauce.
Korean Gamjatang (Spicy Pork Bone Soup)
A hearty, spicy Korean pork bone soup made with pork spine or neck bones, napa cabbage, potatoes, soybean sprouts, perilla leaves, and a flavorful seasoning paste of garlic, gochugaru, gochujang, perilla seed powder, and fish sauce. The broth is simmered for nearly two hours to extract rich bone marrow flavor and tender meat, then finished with fresh vegetables for a comforting, authentic gamjatang.
Crispy Orange Chicken
A Korean‑style crispy orange chicken that stays crunchy even after being tossed in a sweet‑tangy orange sauce. The recipe uses a light rice‑flour batter, double‑frying, and a quick cornstarch slurry to achieve that restaurant‑like texture at home.
The New Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting Korean‑style chicken soup featuring tender bone‑in chicken, a light soy‑based broth, and hand‑torn noodle pieces that cook in just minutes. Finished with zucchini, carrots, sesame, and a hint of gochujang for subtle heat, this recipe delivers two master components—a flavorful broth and fresh pasta‑like noodles—in one pot.
20 Essential Korean Banchan (Side Dishes) for the Week
A comprehensive guide to preparing 20 classic Korean banchan (supporting dishes) using a variety of vegetables, proteins, and pantry staples. These dishes are designed to be made in bulk and enjoyed throughout the week, providing nutritious, flavorful accompaniments to rice and other meals.
Creamy Shin Ramen with Bok Choy, Garlic, Egg & Japanese Mayo
A quick and satisfying twist on classic Shin Ramen: add bok choy, grated garlic, a raw egg and Japanese Kewpie mayo for a silky, savory broth that comes together in under 15 minutes.
Korean Fried Chicken 🍗👨🏻🍳🔥 with Special Sauce!! @kgcus
A step‑by‑step guide to making restaurant‑style Korean fried chicken with a sweet‑spicy ginseng‑infused soy sauce. The double‑fried wings stay ultra‑crisp, while the glossy sauce adds depth and a hint of herbal warmth.
Trying the Korean Convenience store Banana milk Coffee!
A quick and refreshing Korean-inspired drink that combines sweet banana-flavored milk with strong iced black coffee. This viral convenience‑store beverage is easy to make at home with just three ingredients and a few minutes of prep.
Breading chicken in cornstarch vs flour
A light, ultra‑crisp fried chicken using cornstarch instead of flour for a texture reminiscent of Korean fried chicken. Chef Donny explains why cornstarch gives a brighter, less dark crust and how to achieve that perfect crunch.
$5 Costco Korean BBQ Hack
A quick and authentic Korean BBQ using Costco's thinly sliced pork belly (shabu‑shabu style). Served with fresh lettuce and perilla leaves, sliced jalapeño, garlic, ssamjang, a tangy green‑onion salad, and crispy kimchi fried in the rendered pork fat. Perfect for a fun, interactive meal.
My favorite way to eat an entire cucumber
A quick, refreshing Korean-inspired cucumber salad tossed with salty gochugaru, tangy rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and topped with toasted sesame seeds and green onion. Perfect as a low‑carb side or snack.
Sheet-Pan Bibimbap With Eric Kim
A quick, one‑pan Korean bibimbap that combines perfectly cooked rice with caramelized sweet potatoes, kale, mushrooms, and a sunny‑side‑up egg, finished with gochujang‑sesame sauce. Ideal for a satisfying lunch or dinner, this recipe is adaptable to whatever vegetables you have on hand.
Soy Garlic Korean Fried Chicken Recipe KyoChon and Bonchon Chicken Style
A Korean‑style double‑fried chicken with a sweet‑savory soy‑garlic glaze. The chicken is brined in milk for extra juiciness, coated in a light rice‑flour batter, and fried twice for an ultra‑crisp crust. Finished with a glossy soy‑garlic sauce, this dish is perfect for a family dinner or a weekend feast.
Galbitang (Korean Beef Short Rib Soup)
A comforting Korean soup made with beef short ribs (galbitang). The clear broth, flavored with garlic, onion and scallion, is simmered for a long time to achieve tender meat. Served with sweet potato vermicelli and kimchi, it warms hearts on cold days.
Hwachae (Korean Watermelon Punch)
A refreshing Korean-style watermelon punch called Huache, made by hollowing a watermelon, adding mango, coconut gel, ice, and milk for a cool summer treat.
Korean Sweet Crunchy Chicken
Crispy, double‑fried boneless chicken tossed in a sweet, sticky corn‑syrup glaze with peanuts and sesame seeds – a classic Korean street‑food favorite made by Maangchi.
Crispy Korean Seafood Pancake
A light and crispy Korean haemul pajeon packed with shrimp, squid, mussels, green onions and a hint of fresh chilies. Served with a tangy soy‑vinegar dipping sauce and a simple green salad, this pancake is quick to make and perfect for any meal.
Korean Quick Pickles & Three Crunchy Banchan (Bean Sprout, Scallion, Spicy Cucumber)
A complete Korean banchan kit featuring fast pickled radish, jalapeño & onion, plus three refreshing cold salads—bean sprout, scallion, and spicy cucumber—all dressed in a versatile homemade Korean dressing. Perfect for home Korean BBQ or any meal that needs a punch of flavor and crunch.
Seasoned Spinach (Sigeumchi Namul) – Korean Banchan
A quick, 5‑minute Korean banchan of blanched‑then‑blended spinach tossed with garlic, green onions, sesame seeds, sesame oil, soy sauce, gochugaru and a pinch of salt. Perfect for adding a nutritious, flavorful veggie side to any meal.
Secret to Korean Fried chicken batter that stays crispy for hours
A Korean‑style fried chicken that stays ultra‑crispy even after being tossed in a sweet‑spicy gochujang glaze and wrapped for hours. The secret is a wet batter made with rice flour and cornstarch and a double‑fry technique that locks in crunch.
Dakgangjeong: Sweet and Crunchy Korean Fried Chicken
This quick‑and‑easy take on Korean fried chicken, Dakgangjeong, showcases double‑fried chicken wings smothered in a sweet‑tangy, mildly spicy glaze that stays crunchy and crisp even the next day. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or casual get‑togethers, it pairs perfectly with a cold beer and is sure to earn compliments!
Easy Kimchi Recipe 🔥👨🏻🍳🥬
A step‑by‑step guide to making authentic Korean kimchi using napa cabbage, Korean pear, shrimp paste, and gochugaru. Follow Chef Chris Cho's method for a spicy, tangy, and crunchy fermented side dish.
3-Ingredient Creamy Fire Noodle HACK 🔥 (TikTok’s Milk Instant Ramen)
A quick TikTok‑inspired hack that turns spicy Korean fire noodles into a rich, cheesy, creamy bowl. By swapping half the cooking water for whole lactose‑free milk and adding shredded mozzarella, the noodles become an indulgent Alfredo‑style snack. Try both the Carbonara‑flavored and the Original fire noodle packets to see which you prefer.
Crispy Korean Fried Chicken Wings
A step‑by‑step guide to making restaurant‑style Korean fried chicken that’s double‑fried for ultimate crunch, flavored with Cajun spices, ginger, garlic, and Korean chili flakes. The recipe follows the method demonstrated by the YouTube channel All Wings Everything.
Spinach Namul (Korean Seasoned Spinach)
A quick and healthy Korean banchan made from fresh spinach, lightly blanched and tossed with garlic, salt, toasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. Perfect as a crisp, flavorful side for any meal.
These Super Addictive Korean Marinated Eggs Will Change Your LIFE! l Mayak Eggs
Addictive Korean side dish of soy‑sauce marinated soft‑boiled eggs with aromatic vegetables and toasted sesame. Perfect as banchan with rice or as a flavor booster for stir‑fries.
Bibimbap (비빔밥) & Dolsot-bibimbap (돌솥비빔밥)
A colorful, nutritious Korean bibimbap featuring individually sautéed vegetables, seasoned raw beef yukhoe, sunny‑side‑up egg, and a crispy rice crust in a stone bowl (dolsot). This recipe follows Maangchi's classic method, offering step‑by‑step guidance for each side dish and tips for perfect texture and flavor.
Easy Korean Beef!
A quick and flavorful Korean‑style ground beef dish that comes together in under 20 minutes. Perfect over rice, noodles, or in lettuce wraps, this recipe uses pantry staples like soy sauce, sriracha, and gochugaru for authentic heat and depth.
Street Food Style Korean Fried Chicken
Crispy Korean‑style fried chicken tossed in a sweet‑savory glaze made from garlic, ripe bananas, soy sauce, honey and Korean glucose syrup. Inspired by a street‑food stall in Seoul and recreated by Anything with Alvin.
Spicy Garlic Fried Chicken (Kkanpunggi)
Crispy Korean-style fried chicken tossed in a sweet‑sour, garlicky chili oil. The chicken is double‑fried for extra crunch, then coated with a flavorful sauce and topped with infused leek‑garlic oil. Perfect as a party snack or main dish for two.
Sausage gimbap (소세지 김밥)
A tasty Korean-style gimbap featuring seasoned rice, fluffy egg strips, crisp cucumber and carrot, tangy pickled radish, green onion, and savory sausage, all rolled tightly in seaweed and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. Perfect for picnics or a fun homemade lunch.
Cubed radish kimchi (kkakdugi: 깍두기)
A step‑by‑step guide to making authentic Korean radish kimchi (kkakdugi) as demonstrated by Maangchi. This crunchy, tangy, and slightly sweet fermented side dish is perfect with soups, rice, or any Korean meal.
Sweet + Spicy: The “Swicy” Trend That’s Everywhere 🍯🌶️
Crispy Korean fried chicken tossed in a glossy sweet‑spicy glaze made with gochujang, honey, and garlic. Inspired by Amar Lunkar’s tasting of the "spicy trend," this recipe balances heat and sweetness for a restaurant‑quality bite at home.
Crafting Steve's Fiery Magma Lava-Roasted Chicken!🌋🍗
A fiery, juicy chicken snack coated in a molten Korean-inspired hot sauce. Perfect for spice lovers who want a quick, crunchy bite that looks and tastes like lava flowing over chicken.
Kamari (Korean Rolled Egg)
Kamari is a classic Korean rolled egg banchan that’s light, fluffy, and packed with hidden veggies. Thin layers of seasoned egg are rolled up in a hot non‑stick pan, then sliced into bite‑size pieces—perfect for lunchboxes, breakfast, or as a side dish with rice.
Rating 8 Viral Shin Ramen Hacks
A refreshing summer twist on Korean Shin Ramen: chilled noodles tossed in a sweet‑spicy garlic sauce made with hot oil, Sprite soda, chili flakes, and a splash of vinegar, finished with crisp cucumber, scallions, cilantro and lemon. Perfect for hot days and viral‑recipe lovers.
Korean Spinach Banchan (Sigeumchi Namul)
A quick and healthy Korean side dish made with blanched spinach tossed in a savory sesame‑garlic sauce. Perfect for Korean BBQ, rice bowls, or any meal that needs a bright, crunchy vegetable boost.
I Tried Viral Costco Rotisserie Chicken Recipes
A vibrant, Korean‑inspired “Swamp Soup” that turns a Costco rotisserie chicken into a rich, green‑herb broth. Dark meat and bones create a deep stock, while jalapeño, cilantro, parsley, spinach, ginger and basil are blended into a fresh green sauce that brightens the soup. Served hot with a splash of soy sauce, salt, and pepper, this comforting bowl is perfect for a quick, nutritious meal.
Tomato Curry with Potato Balls
A comforting Korean‑inspired dinner featuring a rich, creamy tomato curry paired with bite‑size potato balls that are fried to a golden crisp. The dish balances sweet, spicy, and savory flavors and can be made ahead for a quick weeknight meal.
Five Simple Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)
A collection of five quick and easy Korean banchan – seasoned bean sprouts, blanched spinach, tangy cucumber‑pickle salad, braised tofu, and rolled egg omelette. Perfect to round out any Korean meal and ready in under an hour.
Easy Spicy Korean Noodles - Delicious Dinner in Just 10 Minutes! 🍜👨🏻🍳🔥
A quick, fiery Korean-inspired noodle dish packed with gochujang, gochugaru, pineapple juice, and crunchy kimchi, finished with a boiled egg, sesame seeds and nori. Perfect for a fast lunch or dinner.
수박화채 (Hwachae) - Korean-style watermelon punch
A refreshing Korean summer dessert made with sweet watermelon, mixed seasonal fruits, and a light sugar syrup. This no‑cook fruit punch is perfect for hot days and can be prepared quickly with minimal equipment.