Korean · Iconic
Kimchi jjigae
Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개), a Seoul plate from South Korea.
1 hr 20 min184 kcalModerate23 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
East Asia
House cooking from South Korea, in East Asia. The recipes are original weeknight readings, not copies of a published book.
70 recipes · Korean
All countriesPlates critics, chefs, and home cooks ask for by name. Marked Iconic. No crowd-sourced star count.
Korean · Iconic
Kimchi jjigae (김치찌개), a Seoul plate from South Korea.
1 hr 20 min184 kcalModerate23 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean · Iconic
Samgyetang (삼계탕), a Seoul plate from South Korea.
1 hr 20 min353 kcalModerate38 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean · Iconic
Tteokbokki (떡볶이), a Street dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min251 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal

Korean · Iconic
Warm rice, a ring of seasoned vegetables, a fried egg, and gochujang.
45 min434 kcalModerateVegetarian

Korean · Iconic
Thin beef in a pear-soy marinade, seared hot and served over rice.
1 hr463 kcalModerate33 g protein
Korean · Iconic
Sundubu jjigae, a dish from South Korea (순두부찌개).
27 min228 kcalModerate25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean · Iconic
Galbi-jjim, a dish from South Korea (갈비찜).
1 hr 18 min249 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
The plates a local table, or a hungry visitor, would expect from South Korea.
Korean
Budae jjigae (부대찌개), a Street dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min231 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Yukgaejang (육개장), a Home dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min184 kcalModerate25 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean · Holiday
Tteokguk (떡국), a Seollal dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min210 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean · Holiday
Songpyeon (송편), a Chuseok dish from South Korea.
33 min221 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Korean
Kimchi bokkeum (김치볶음), a Home dish from South Korea.
33 min96 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Ojingeo bokkeum (오징어볶음), a Home dish from South Korea.
33 min131 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Dakbokkeumtang (닭볶음탕), a Home dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min249 kcalModerate26 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean · Holiday
Sujeonggwa (수정과), a Dessert dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min71 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
Korean
Aged kimchi simmered with tofu, scallion, and a spoon of gochugaru.
35 min323 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Kimbap (김밥), a Lunch dish from South Korea.
28 min306 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Samgyeopsal (삼겹살), a Grill dish from South Korea.
33 min182 kcalModerate28 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Jjajangmyeon (짜장면), a Chinese-Korean dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min413 kcalModerate24 g protein
Korean
Naengmyeon (냉면), a North dish from South Korea.
33 min273 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Bossam (보쌈), a Home dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min210 kcalModerate31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Seolleongtang (설렁탕), a Seoul dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min330 kcalModerate31 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Mandu (만두), a Home dish from South Korea.
33 min154 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Japchae (잡채), a Home dish from South Korea.
33 min293 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean
Hotteok (호떡), a Street dish from South Korea.
33 min319 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Korean
Patbingsu (팥빙수), a Summer dish from South Korea.
28 min172 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Korean
Galbitang (갈비탕), a Home dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min255 kcalModerate30 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Korean
A cloudy, savory Korean stew of doenjang, tofu, zucchini, and potato.
30 min318 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
Korean
Scallion pajeon, a dish from South Korea (파전).
27 min389 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian

Korean
Kimchi fried rice, a dish from South Korea (김치볶음밥).
24 min507 kcalModerate35 g protein
Korean
Dakgalbi, a dish from South Korea (닭갈비).
32 min321 kcalModerate29 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Holiday cooking. Each of these is tagged Holiday.
Korean · Holiday
Tteokguk (떡국), a Seollal dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min210 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcal
Korean · Holiday
Songpyeon (송편), a Chuseok dish from South Korea.
33 min221 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Korean · Holiday
Sujeonggwa (수정과), a Dessert dish from South Korea.
1 hr 5 min71 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
Seoul Doenjang Chicken and Zucchini
Chicken breast · Zucchini · Spinach
Korean
Seoul Doenjang Chicken and Zucchini. Doenjang is salty, so a small spoon flavors the whole pot. Zucchini goes in near the end so it stays in pieces.
37 min247 kcalHealthy33 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Busan Gochugaru Steamed Eggs
Egg · Firm tofu · Spinach
Korean
Busan Gochugaru Steamed Eggs. Steam the beaten egg with tofu until it just sets. Gochugaru on top is the heat, and it does not need a fried edge.
29 min297 kcalHealthy26 g proteinUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Poached Cod and Daikon
Cod · Daikon · Spinach
Korean
Jeonju Poached Cod and Daikon. Daikon poaches until clear, then the cod sits in the broth until it flakes. A short soy finish, not a dark braise.
31 min166 kcalHealthyUnder 400 kcal
Seoul Soy-Garlic Broccoli and Tofu
Firm tofu · Broccoli · Spinach
Korean
Seoul Soy-Garlic Broccoli and Tofu. Broccoli and tofu in a teaspoon of oil with garlic. The soy is a splash at the end so the greens stay bright.
27 min246 kcalHealthy22 g proteinUnder 400 kcalVegan
Busan Sirloin and Wakame Soup
Beef sirloin · Wakame, dried · Spinach
Korean
Busan Sirloin and Wakame Soup. Dried wakame swells to a handful from a few grams. Beef slices go into the hot broth for a minute and come out tender.
37 min286 kcalHealthy34 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Jeonju Braised Tofu and Shiitake
Firm tofu · Shiitake mushroom · Spinach
Korean
Jeonju Braised Tofu and Shiitake. Dubu jorim is tofu braised in a thin soy and chili broth. Pan-frying the tofu first is the step this pot leaves out.
47 min263 kcalHealthy23 g proteinUnder 400 kcal
Busan Peach Sheet Cake
Whole-wheat flour · Coconut sugar · Olive oil
Korean
Busan Peach Sheet Cake keeps the peach in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 16 min213 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Raspberry Sheet Cake
Whole-wheat flour · Brown sugar · Coconut oil
Korean
Jeonju Raspberry Sheet Cake keeps the raspberry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 16 min214 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Strawberry Round Loaf
Bread flour · Water · Active dry yeast
Korean
Jeonju Strawberry Round Loaf keeps the strawberry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
2 hr 22 min190 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Busan Poppy Seed Sandwich Loaf
Bread flour · Water · Active dry yeast
Korean
Busan Poppy Seed Sandwich Loaf keeps the poppy seed in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
2 hr 26 min192 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Strawberry Quick Loaf
Bread flour · Buttermilk · Egg
Korean
Jeonju Strawberry Quick Loaf keeps the strawberry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 15 min138 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Walnut Hearth Loaf
Bread flour · Whole-wheat flour · Water
Korean
Jeonju Walnut Hearth Loaf keeps the walnut in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
11 hr 8 min177 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Walnut Oven Flatbread
All-purpose flour · Water · Olive oil
Korean
Jeonju Walnut Oven Flatbread keeps the walnut in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
46 min199 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegan
Jeonju Cherry Tray Pastries
All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water
Korean
Jeonju Cherry Tray Pastries keeps the cherry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 20 min289 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Busan Walnut Turnovers
All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water
Korean
Busan Walnut Turnovers keeps the walnut in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 19 min308 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Cherry Wafer Cookies
All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Maple syrup
Korean
Jeonju Cherry Wafer Cookies keeps the cherry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
49 min84 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Busan Walnut Slice Cookies
Almond flour · Unsalted butter · Maple syrup
Korean
Busan Walnut Slice Cookies keeps the walnut in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
48 min111 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Cherry Streusel Muffins
All-purpose flour · Maple syrup · Coconut oil
Korean
Jeonju Cherry Streusel Muffins keeps the cherry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
57 min160 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Honey Custard Tart
All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water
Korean
Jeonju Honey Custard Tart keeps the honey in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 36 min267 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Busan Cherry Freeform Galette
All-purpose flour · Unsalted butter · Water
Korean
Busan Cherry Freeform Galette keeps the cherry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 35 min262 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Honey Filled Buns
Bread flour · Whole milk · Active dry yeast
Korean
Jeonju Honey Filled Buns keeps the honey in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
2 hr 9 min186 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Busan Cherry Knot Buns
Bread flour · Whole milk · Active dry yeast
Korean
Busan Cherry Knot Buns keeps the cherry in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
2 hr 8 min185 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Jeonju Pear Fruit Crisp
Chickpea flour · Coconut sugar · Egg
Korean
Jeonju Pear Fruit Crisp keeps the pear in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 14 min158 kcalModerateUnder 400 kcalVegetarian
Busan Rye Baked Pudding
Rye flour · Coconut sugar · Egg
Korean
Busan Rye Baked Pudding keeps the rye in the dough, not only on top, and it is baked by weight so the batch repeats.
1 hr 13 min180 kcalIndulgentUnder 400 kcalVegetarian