Korean Dinner Recipes
A quick, curated collection of korean recipes for weeknights — designed for fast decisions and easy cooking.
Showing 36 korean-related recipes.
Sheet-Pan Dinners
Sausage and peppers, baked salmon, bibimbap and more, we have the best sheet-pan dinner recipes for an easy weeknight meal with an even easier clean-up. Discover more simple dinner ideas in our easy weeknight recipes super collection.
Sheet-Pan Gochujang Chicken and Roasted Vegetables
Gochujang, a Korean fermented chile paste, enlivens a straightforward dinner of roast chicken and vegetables with a salty, spicy and umami-rich layer of flavor Freshly grated ginger, sliced scallions and quick-pickled radishes elevate the flavor even further This recipe calls for a wintry mix of squash and turnips, but equal amounts of root vegetables like carrots, potatoes and beets, or lighter vegetables like cauliflower, brussels sprouts or broccoli will work well too.
Coconut-Gochujang Glazed Chicken With Broccoli
Gochujang, a staple of Korean cooking, is a fermented red chile paste made from spicy Korean chile peppers and glutinous rice Here, it’s combined with coconut milk, which mellows the spicy gochujang into a creamy sauce Fresh ginger is the key ingredient, infusing the sauce with brightness and spice that balance the rich coconut
Gyeran Bap (Egg Rice)
Gyeran bap is a lifesaving Korean pantry meal of fried eggs stirred into steamed white rice In this version, the eggs fry and puff up slightly in a shallow bath of browned butter Soy sauce, which reduces in the pan, seasons the rice, as does a final smattering of salty gim, or roasted seaweed
Scallion-Oil Fish
For the most flavorful fish, gently poach the fillets in scallion oil, which is called pa gireum in Korean and is the star of this easy, foolproof preparation Simmering scallions in olive oil over gentle heat removes moisture from the alliums, crisping them and concentrating their savoriness In turn, the oil will be tinted green and perfumed with an umami-saturated scallion aroma like nothing else
Sheet-Pan Japchae
Though readily available at restaurants today, japchae — the royal Korean stir-fried glass noodle dish — is traditionally a banquet affair, eaten just a few times a year at holidays and special occasions because the labor to produce it is so high Each vegetable, among a rainbowed array, is ordinarily stir-fried individually, but in this variation, all of the vegetables roast together on the same sheet pan in color-blocked sections for ease and deliciousness The roasted vegetables caramelize with less effort, and then need only to be tossed with the noodles and sauce, making japchae a dish within reach for any night of the week
Quinoa and Rice Bowl With Kale, Kimchi and Egg
Easy, healthful and infinitely adaptable, grain bowls are equally ideal for feeding a family (picky eaters can build it to suit their own tastes) and using up leftovers in the fridge You could also cook up the ingredients at the beginning of the week, and mix and match ingredients at will as the week progresses Try rice, quinoa, kamut, farro, freekeh, wheat berries, barley and grits for the grain (this recipe calls for mixing brown rice and quinoa for a nice variety of textures, but feel free to use just one or the other)
Ssamjang Pork Meatballs
Sweet and spicy ssamjang is a Korean sauce, mostly used for grilled dishes Made with slow-fermented soybean paste, it’s salty and pungent and adds quite a bit of flavor, perfect to spruce up some ground pork for a quick, weeknight meatball You can buy it in the Asian grocery section or make your own
Salmon and Kimchi Skillet
Sautéing kimchi brings out its mellower side: a delicious, cabbage-y sweetness In Korean cuisine, stir-fried kimchi (kimchi-bokkeum) is a classic staple served with rice In this recipe, the kimchi is cooked in a fragrant mix of butter and toasted sesame oil along with just a touch of sugar, making a four-ingredient seasoning and sauce for salmon filets
Gochujang Shrimp Pasta
Easy but exciting, this five-ingredient pasta dish is spiked with spicy gochujang, a Korean red chile paste that provides heat and complexity Chopping the shrimp into bite-size pieces before cooking ensures that they will distribute more evenly in the finished dish, leaving you with perfect bite after perfect bite Once that’s done, sear the chopped shrimp in olive oil, set them aside, then toss in scallions, halved cherry tomatoes, gochujang and a splash of pasta water for a supereasy pan sauce
Chicken Galbi Noodle Salad
This weeknight noodle salad is inspired by Korean galbi, short ribs that are seasoned in a garlic-ginger soy sauce marinade sweetened with sugar, onion and grated Asian pear Fast-cooking ground chicken simmers in a simplified galbi sauce with garlic, ginger, scallions and sesame oil, quickly soaking in all of the aromatics Allow the chicken to cook for a minute or two after the sauce has been absorbed, which creates crispy, caramelized bits
Seared Tofu With Kimchi
A simple, meatless weeknight recipe, this tofu and kimchi braise has deep flavors but comes together in just 30 minutes The two main ingredients are tofu and kimchi Equally delicious warm or at room temperature, this tofu braise makes a fun addition to meal prep
Hangover Kimchi Soup
Garlicky, gingery and full of bright flavors, this panacea will heal you from within The amount of spice is up to you, but know that a little red chile lends immeasurable flavor in addition to heat If your ginger root is especially young and tender, consider peeling then cutting it into fine 1-inch matchsticks to eat in the soup for an even deeper, punchier warmth
Chicken Jorim (Soy-Braised Chicken)
Korean jorim is a classic braise of meat, fish or veggies simmered in a savory soy sauce until they’ve absorbed all of the flavors of the thickened liquid Typically done with beef, the stew is equally flavorful with quick-cooking chicken Here, cubed chicken thighs and potatoes are braised in a tangy sauce infused with ginger, garlic cloves and mushrooms, a simple combination that delivers deep flavor
Mushroom Juk
This vegan variation of Korean rice porridge is soothing and superearthy, thanks to a mix of fresh and dried mushrooms. Fragrant garlic, ginger and scallions infuse the porridge, while a spoonful of caramelized miso layers deeper flavor into the dish.
Gochujang Chicken
Instant Pot Korean Ground Beef
Korean Curry Rice
Budae Jjigae (Army Stew)
Kongnamul Bap (Soybean Sprout Rice Bowl)
Jeyuk Bokkeum (Spicy Pork Bulgogi)
Korean Beef
Shrimp Salad with Hot Mustard Dressing (Saewu Naengchae)
Dakgomtang (Korean Chicken Soup)
Korean Ground Beef Stir Fry
Spicy Braised Tofu (Dubu Jorim)
Bukeoguk (Dried Pollock Soup)
Spicy Soup with Leftover Turkey
Saengseon Jjim (Baked fish)
Jangjorim (Soy Braised Beef)
Hobakjuk (Pumpkin Porridge)
Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef Soup with Vegetables)
Korean Beef Stir-Fry
Seolleongtang (Ox Bone Soup)
Dak Kalguksu (Chicken Noodle Soup)
