South Korean Dishes
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Agujjim
아구찜
Anglerfish (monkfish) braised on a bed of bean sprouts and dropwort in an intensely spicy gochugaru and gochujang sauce. Known for its bright red color and firm, meaty fish flesh.
Bibim Guksu
비빔국수
Thin wheat noodles (somyeon) tossed cold in a spicy, sweet, and tangy gochujang-based sauce with cucumber, egg, and sesame seeds. A refreshing and quick Korean summer noodle dish.
Bibim Naengmyeon
비빔냉면
Chewy buckwheat noodles served cold without broth, tossed in a spicy gochujang-based sauce with cucumber, radish, and boiled egg. The spicier counterpart to mul naengmyeon.
Bibimbap
비빔밥
A signature Korean rice bowl topped with assorted seasoned vegetables (namul), sliced beef, gochujang chili paste, and a raw or fried egg. All ingredients are mixed together before eating. Jeonju is famous for its regional version.
Bindaetteok
빈대떡
Thick, savory pancakes made from ground mung beans, typically mixed with kimchi, bean sprouts, and ground pork. A popular street food fried in shallow oil until crispy on the outside.
Bossam
보쌈
Tender boiled or simmered pork belly sliced into squares, served with lettuce, perilla leaves, and kimchi for wrapping, accompanied by ssamjang and saeujeot (pickled shrimp) dipping sauces.
Budae Jjigae
부대찌개
A fusion stew created in the 1950s aftermath of the Korean War, combining kimchi and anchovy stock with spam, hot dogs, baked beans, ramen noodles, rice cakes, and tofu. Associated with the Uijeongbu area.
Bulgogi
불고기
Thinly sliced beef marinated in a sweet-savory sauce of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and grated pear, then grilled or pan-fried. One of Korea's most iconic and internationally recognized dishes.
Bulgogi Jeongol
불고기전골
A Korean hot pot dish of marinated bulgogi beef simmered in broth with glass noodles, vegetables, and mushrooms. Cooked at the table as a communal meal.
Bungeoppang
붕어빵
A fish-shaped pastry filled with sweet red bean paste, baked in a fish-shaped mold. One of Korea's most popular winter street snacks, similar to Japanese taiyaki but typically simpler.
Dak Galbi
닭갈비
Spicy stir-fried chicken cooked tableside in a large skillet with cabbage, rice cakes, sweet potatoes, and a gochujang-based sauce. Originating from Chuncheon, leftover sauce is often mixed with rice for fried rice.
Dakbokkeumtang
닭볶음탕
A spicy braised chicken stew with potatoes, carrots, and onions in a gochujang and gochugaru-based sauce. Often served in earthenware pots using whole chopped chicken pieces.
Dakjuk
닭죽
A mild, comforting Korean rice porridge made with shredded chicken, rice, and a light broth seasoned with garlic and sesame oil. Often served to the sick or as a gentle meal.
Doenjang Jjigae
된장찌개
A staple Korean stew built on fermented soybean paste (doenjang), simmered with tofu, zucchini, onions, and often anchovy-kelp broth. Considered the ultimate everyday Korean comfort food.
Dolsot Bibimbap
돌솥 비빔밥
Bibimbap served in a searing-hot stone bowl that creates a crispy rice crust on the bottom. A raw egg is cracked on top and cooks from the residual heat of the bowl.
Dotorimuk
도토리묵
A brown jelly made from acorn starch, served cold and sliced, typically dressed with soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and gochugaru. A traditional Korean side dish with a mild, nutty flavor.
Dwaeji Gukbap
돼지국밥
A Busan specialty of hearty pork bone soup served with rice and sliced pork. Originating during the Korean War as a humble refugee meal, it's now one of Busan's most iconic comfort foods.
Eomuk
어묵
Korean fish cakes made from minced white fish blended with starch and flour, shaped into sheets or skewered. Commonly served in warm broth as street food or stir-fried as a banchan side dish.
Eomuk Bokkeum
어묵볶음
Sliced fish cakes stir-fried with soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and sometimes gochugaru for a savory-sweet side dish. A ubiquitous Korean banchan found in lunchboxes, cafeterias, and home meals.
Galbi
갈비
Grilled beef short ribs marinated in a sweet sauce of soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, sesame oil, and garlic. Originating from 18th-century Korea, galbi is typically wrapped in lettuce leaves with rice and condiments.
Galbijjim
갈비찜
Braised beef short ribs slow-cooked in a sauce of soy sauce, honey, mirin, garlic, ginger, and grated pear or apple. Studded with carrots, radishes, and chestnuts, this celebratory dish dates back to the 1700s.
Galbitang
갈비탕
A clear soup made by slowly simmering beef short ribs with radish, garlic, and onion until tender. Considered a luxury soup often served at special occasions like weddings.
Gamjajeon
감자전
Simple Korean pancakes made from grated or pureed potatoes, pan-fried until perfectly crispy on the outside. Sometimes enriched with scallions, chives, or carrots.
Gamjatang
감자탕
A hearty, spicy stew of pork spine bones and potatoes simmered with chili paste, perilla seeds, and vegetables. Originating from the Incheon area, it was traditionally eaten by construction workers and is now a beloved hangover cure.