Amazon Associates

Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.

Five Simple Korean Side Dishes (Banchan)

Recipe by Jane's Home

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.

EasyKoreanServes 4

Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist

Source Video
31m
Prep
34m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 15m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$9.79
Per serving:$2.45

Critical Success Points

  • Blanching the bean sprouts without overcooking
  • Squeezing excess water from vegetables
  • Pan‑frying tofu until golden brown
  • Adding braising sauce and covering to finish tofu
  • Rolling the egg omelette on low heat

Safety Warnings

  • Handle boiling water with care to avoid burns
  • Use tongs or a spatula when pan‑frying tofu to prevent splatter
  • Watch the hot oil closely; do not leave unattended
  • Use a sharp knife safely when slicing vegetables and tofu

☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos

We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!

Buy Us a Coffee

You Might Also Like

Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos

Broccoli Banchan

Broccoli Banchan

A quick and easy Korean banchan featuring blanched broccoli tossed in a savory sesame‑garlic sauce, optionally mixed with crumbled firm tofu and finished with toasted sesame seeds.

30 min
4
$3.48
0
KoreanEasy
Dakgangjeong: Sweet and Crunchy Korean Fried Chicken

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!

1 hr 10 min
4
$13.65
36
KoreanIntermediate
Korean Sweet Chili Fried Chicken

Korean Sweet Chili Fried Chicken

Crispy double-fried chicken breast pieces tossed in a sticky, sweet, and spicy Korean chili sauce, topped with nuts for extra crunch. This is a classic Korean fried chicken recipe with a homemade sweet chili glaze.

1 hr 5 min
3
$12.60
6
KoreanIntermediate
Kalguksu – Homemade Korean Noodle Soup

Kalguksu – Homemade Korean Noodle Soup

A comforting Korean soup made with homemade wheat noodles, fragrant chicken broth, julienned zucchini and chives. Easy to prepare, perfect for cool evenings.

2 hrs 35 min
4
$8.75
2
KoreanMedium
Guimbari coréen – petits rouleaux de nori frits

Guimbari coréen – petits rouleaux de nori frits

Découvrez comment préparer des Guimbari, de petits rouleaux coréens de nori farcis de vermicelles de patate douce, carotte et radis, enrobés d’une pâte légère et frits à 160 °C. Servis avec une sauce soja-sésame, ces bouchées croustillantes sont idéales en snack ou apéritif.

1 hr 5 min
4
$9.56
3
KoreanMediumFrench
Korean Hangover Cure Soup (Leangook)

Korean Hangover Cure Soup (Leangook)

A comforting Korean soup made with braised beef, napa cabbage, turnip and soybean sprouts, flavored with gochugaru, sesame oil, soy sauce and fish sauce. Ideal for curing a hangover and warming the body after a festive night.

3 hrs 10 min
4
$24.02
1
KoreanMedium
Coffee