Korean Vegetable Dishes

Due to long winters, Koreans have developed incredible methods for preserving and cooking vegetables even when everything is frozen outside. Vegetables are a very important part of a Korean meal, often served as side dishes including Kimchi or pickles that have been preserved through fermentation.

Gamja Jeon, Oi Muchim and Sukju Namul are some common everyday side dishes that are completely vegan. Mak Kimchi and Cucumber Jangahjji are also two very popular fermented vegetables that are also often served with meals.

9 Korean Vegetables to Grow in Your Garden This Spring

Last updated on July 2, 2020. Originally published on May 6, 2020 By JinJoo 9 Comments

Korean vegetables that you can easily grow in your home garden - whether it's in the ground or in pots. These are plants that I have grown for many years so they are pretty easy to grow and you will be amazed by how wonderful they taste when freshly picked!! Don't wait any longer and start your garden this spring! 🌱 Korean vegetable garden is something I have been doing for over 10+ years ...

7 Korean Ingredients that’s Good for Digestion and Gut

Last updated on July 2, 2020. Originally published on October 22, 2019 By JinJoo 14 Comments

Koreans have accumulated great knowledge through hundreds of years of finding foods that heal. In this post, I share about Korean ingredients and recipes that help with digestion and gut including scientific sources that support the various claims. 7 Korean Ingredients for your Digestion and Gut NOTE - I am not a medical professional so please seek the advice of a professional first if you ...

Steamed Perilla Leaves (Kkaennip Jjim)

Last updated on July 3, 2020. Originally published on August 29, 2019 By JinJoo 5 Comments

Steamed Perilla leaves or Kkaennip Jjim is a wonderful summertime Korean side dish. Quickly steamed to make the leaves tender while the light seasoning allows you to fully enjoy the fantastic flavor of the aromatic Perilla leaves. Ready in less than 10 minutes! VG, GF Steamed Perilla leaves (깻잎찜 Kkaennip Jjim) was something I knew I would be making this summer because I planted a little too ...

15 Quick and Easy Korean Salads – from Vegan to Hearty recipes

Last updated on July 2, 2020. Originally published on July 30, 2019 By JinJoo 2 Comments

15 quick and easy Korean salads to go with any meals, including vegan recipes, kimchi-like salads, hearty salads with protein or noodles, and creamy salads that kids will love. Korean salads are simple to make but are an essential part of a Korean meal - especially with BBQs to help cut the greasy taste. I am sure you are aware that Korean food is generally known to be bold in flavors and ...

Summer Vegetarian Dumplings (Hobak Pyeonsu)

Last updated on July 2, 2020. Originally published on July 25, 2019 By JinJoo Leave a Comment

Vegetarian Dumplings (Hobak Pyeonsu) are an amazingly light and incredibly delicious Korean steamed mandu. It is perfect for the hot summer. With no added garlic or green onions, it's also a well-known dish in the Korean temple food cuisine. Vegetarian Dumplings are not very common kind of Korean dumplings or mandu but it has recently been more available due to the rise in popularity in ...

Vegetable Tempura

Last updated on July 2, 2020. Originally published on June 6, 2019 By JinJoo 25 Comments

Do you like a good crispy Vegetable Tempura? I DO!! Did you think making really crispy and airy tempura at home was IMPOSSIBLE?? Wrong. Use my tempura recipe and you can make perfectly crispy and light tempura at home every time. So... there's something that I have never figured out. Why can't most Japanese restaurants in the US serve Tempura that is really crispy, light and airy?? I mean, ...

Best Korean Potato Salad (Gamja Salad)

Last updated on July 4, 2020. Originally published on May 22, 2019 By JinJoo 10 Comments

Korean Potato Salad (Gamja Salad) is somewhat similar to the classic American potato salad but different because of the extra crunch and freshness added with apples and cucumbers. One of the most commonly served side dishes at Korean BBQ restaurants, it is the perfect accompaniment to rich grilled meats like Galbi and Bulgogi. Korean Potato Salad or Gamja Salad (감자 샐러드 or 사라다) is, yes, not ...

33 Vegan and Gluten-Free Korean Recipes

Last updated on July 3, 2020. Originally published on March 20, 2019 By JinJoo 1 Comment

Vegan and gluten-free Korean recipes that you can easily make at home, including salads, side dishes, rice and noodles, desserts, and even kimchi. So you can make a whole meal with these recipes and now everyone can enjoy Korean food! Just because you're on a vegan and/or gluten-free diet doesn't mean you should miss out on Korean food! Or if you have a friend or family member ...

Bibim Guksu – Korean Spicy Cold Noodles in 20 minutes!

Last updated on July 3, 2020. Originally published on March 5, 2019 By JinJoo 7 Comments

Bibim Guksu is a great simple cold noodle dish that just hits the spot when you are craving something delicious yet light and refreshing. My Sweet Spicy Apple Gochujang bibim sauce has the perfect balance of spicy, sweet, tangy and umami and it's simply made in the blender too! Bibim Guksu or Korean mixed noodles with spicy gochujang sauce was our family's most favorite summertime weekend ...

Best Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles) – Authentic and Amazing

Last updated on July 3, 2020. Originally published on February 6, 2019 By JinJoo 35 Comments

Japchae is a classic Korean Glass Noodle dish that is served as a side dish or appetizer. Mild in flavor, this is a great first dish to try if you never had Korean food before. This Japchae recipe is traditional and authentic - exactly how my family made it for years, so Enjoy! Japchae is a very popular Korean glass noodle side dish that's made with vegetables and also sometimes meat. If ...