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South Korea Recipes
Fermentation nation, kimchi, gochujang, and shared tables. Not sure what to eat in South Korea? Start with Sundubu-jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew), Kimbap, Hotteok and Hobak-juk. Here are 6 authentic South Korea recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
BibimbapSeoul (Gyeonggi), South Korea · medium · 55 minA bowl of rice crowned with seasoned vegetables, beef, and a fried egg, all mixed with gochujang at the table.
Sundubu-jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)Gyeongsang (Busan), South Korea · easy · 35 minBubbling-hot soft tofu stew, brick-red with gochugaru, finished with an egg cracked in at the table.
BulgogiSeoul (Gyeonggi), South Korea · easy · 40 minThin beef marinated in soy, pear, sesame, and garlic, seared fast and sweet-savory, Korea’s beloved "fire meat."
Hobak-jukSeoul (Gyeonggi), South Korea · easy · 45 minA silky, naturally sweet Korean pumpkin porridge thickened with glutinous rice.
KimbapSeoul (Gyeonggi), South Korea · medium · 55 minSeasoned rice and colorful fillings rolled in seaweed and sliced into rounds, Korea's picnic and lunchbox staple.
HotteokSeoul (Gyeonggi), South Korea · medium · 105 minChewy fried griddle pancakes oozing a molten brown-sugar, cinnamon, and nut filling, a Korean winter street treat.
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