TRADITIONAL KOREAN 

PARTY MENU IDEAS

FOR HOLIDAY DINNERS

Whether it’s Thanksgiving or Christmas, my menu planning tips will help you cook a perfect feast for your family this Holiday – big or small and in a more simplified way.

A typical Traditional Korean Party Menu includes a rice and soup + one or more dish from each category below: Jjim (Stewed or Braised Meat) Gui (Grilled Meat or Fish) Muchim and Namul (Salads) Jeon (Fitters or Pancakes) Kimchi

Korean Purple Rice or Black Rice

Snowman Rice Balls

BAP

Cook plain white short-grain rice or Heukmi Bap (Black Rice) for color and flavor.  To make your meal more festive and fun, you can make these rice balls instead of just plain rice.

Bulgogi

Spicy Pork  Bulgogi

JJIM AND/OR GUI

Make ahead 1-2 days – make Galbi Jjim and just reheat. Marinade bulgogi, kalbi and refrigerate then cook when time to serve.

Spicy Baby Bok Choy Salad

Gamja Salad

SALADS/MUCHIM

Make ahead – prep veggies, make salad dressings separately and toss right before serving

Traditionally, Koreans end the meal with some sweet drinks and some fresh fruits.

DESSERT

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