Korean Side Dish (Banchan) Recipes - Kimchimari

Crispy Korean Potato Pancakes (감자전 Gamja Jeon)

JinJoo — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 04:30:29 +0000

What is Gamja Jeon (Korean Potato Pancakes)? Korean Gamja Jeon are crispy savory pancakes made from grated potatoes pan-fried in oil. Back in June 2013, I planted some colored potatoes in my father’s farm in Icheon. And then we harvested them in late July. And I have been busy selling them for the last 2
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How to pack a Korean Lunchbox (Dosirak 도시락)

JinJoo — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 12:55:23 +0000

Korean lunchbox ideas to inspire your daily lunches! The list includes banchan (side dishes) that make the classic Korean Dosirak, but also some simple one-dish meals that can be packed easily in a container. What is Dosirak? Dosirak 도시락 means Lunchbox in Korean. Korean Dosirak is usually comprised of Rice + Banchan (side dishes). It
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Sauteed Perilla Side Dish (Kkaennip Namul) – Green Color Namul

JinJoo — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 01:50:26 +0000

Perilla or Kkaennip blanched then sauteed in the simplest way but is such a wonderful way to enjoy the minty herbaceous flavors of the popular Korean plant. This can also be the Green color namul in the 3 color namul. What is Perilla Perilla (Perilla frutescens v. frutescens) is a very popular and common herb
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Easy Young Radish Kimchi (총각김치 Chonggak Kimchi)

JinJoo — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 04:24:54 +0000

If you like crunchy foods then you will love how crunchy and flavorful this Kimchi is. This young radish Kimchi – also known as Chong Gak 총각 (pronounced ‘gaak’) / Chongkak Kimchi -is definitely my favorite Kimchi of all because it has both great taste and great texture. Chong Gak Kimchi is also a very
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Pressure Cooker Jangjorim (Soy Braised Beef) with Eggs

JinJoo — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 17:31:05 +0000

This Pressure Cooker Jangjorim is an adapted recipe of my classic Korean soy-braised beef side dish that's delicious warm or cold and perfect for dosirak (lunchboxes). This recipe is so simple yet just as tasty as the regular recipe.

[caption id="attachment_15970" align="aligncenter" width="683"] Pressure Cooker Jangjorim (Korean Soy Braised Beef)[/caption]

Jangjorim has always been my favorite side dish in my lunchboxes as a kid in Korea but now, in this time of SIP, this pressure cooker Jangjorim has become a staple menu item. Having to come up with menu ideas every day, this salty, sweet and savory beef banchan has been a lifesaver for me and my family.

We often make rice bowls with it - with some egg and sometimes even butter added on top! YUM!! It's great for breakfast or lunch when you really don't want to cook something. You can also make bibim noodles with it - just add some sesame oil, sesame seeds and some green onions..

So these days, I make Janjgorim in big batches in my Instant Pot (here's my stovetop version) and store it in my kimchi fridge for longer storage. In addition to the fact that you can store this for days and that it's yummy just straight out of the fridge, it's a side dish that just keeps on giving.. haha.. you can do much more with it than just having it as banchan.

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Korean Chrysanthemum Greens Recipe (Ssukat Namul)

JinJoo — Sat, 05 Mar 2022 18:20:52 +0000

Chrysanthemum Greens or Ssukgat Namul is a wonderfully easy and healthy vegan recipe that’s been made for generations in Korea. It’s made with light and mild seasoning that allows the incredible flavors of the greens to come through. Chrysanthemum Greens (Ssukgat Namul) Side Dish Korean Chrysanthemum Greens or Ssukat Namul 쑥갓나물 is a very simple
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Easy Putbaechu (Seoul Green Cabbage) Kimchi for Summer!

JinJoo — Sun, 27 Jun 2021 03:46:08 +0000

Summer Seoul Green Cabbage Kimchi with Putbaechu is a perfect simple refreshing kimchi to make for the warmer days. This kimchi recipe can be enjoyed both fresh like a kimchi salad or after it’s ripened. What is Putbaechu Kimchi Putbaechu Kimchi 풋배추 김치 is a great summer kimchi made using a smaller cabbage with slender
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Hobak Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Zucchini)

JinJoo — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:30:00 +0000

Hobak Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Zucchini) is a very simple Korean stir-fried zucchini side dish that's really yummy in a feel-good kind of way. It's made with just a few ingredients but highlights the delicate flavor of the Korean summer squash perfectly - bringing out the wonderful natural sweetness of the courgette.

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Mumallaengi Muchim (Spicy Dried Radish Salad)

JinJoo — Sat, 22 Aug 2020 15:11:19 +0000

Spicy Dried Radish Salad (Mumallaengi Muchim) is a classic Korean side dish that’s easy to make once you have the dried radish. The wonderful chewy and crunchy texture makes it extra tasty. Includes a guide on how to dry your own radish strips at home. What is Mumallaengi Muchim? Mumallaengi Muchim (무말랭이 무침) is a
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Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari 계란말이) – 3 ways

JinJoo — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 07:08:08 +0000

Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari) is a very easy and simple side dish that is a favorite in lunchboxes. It is wonderfully soft, fluffy, savory and mild, tasting very similar to an omelet but a little firmer and chewier. And the addition of green onions makes it a perfect banchan in a Korean meal. All in less than 20 minutes!

[caption id="attachment_15338" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari) slices[/caption]

Korean Egg Roll is probably one banchan that a beginner Korean home cook will most likely learn to make first before anything else.. well, maybe other than cooking instant ramen 😝. And I'm so sorry that I'm so late in bringing this to you.

At the beginning of my blogging years, I didn't post it because I thought that it's so simple to make and doubted whether it even needed a recipe?? But now, I know better. What's simple to me may not be so simple to someone who has never seen it made before.

Btw, this Korean egg roll is a great last-minute side dish to make for any Korean meal because it goes with any dish (especially well with strongly seasoned dish like spicy kimchi jjigae and fish jorim) and can be made easily with very few ingredients.

It is most often served at room temperature as a side dish to meals and is especially popular in Dosirak (lunchboxes) but can be great as snacks and also as anju (food that goes well with alcoholic drinks). Cheese Egg Roll is especially popular among young people, at indoor Pojangmachas 포장마차 (small street vendors) these days.

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