The 108 Worries Food Encyclopedia
Find your way through 108 Korean dishes
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Entry 001 / 108
Street Food
Tteokbokki
Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)
Ingredients in this version: Tteokbokki rice cakes, Fish cake sheets, Scallion, Boiled eggs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 6 steps
- Estimated time
- 30 min
Entry 002 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Japchae
Japchae (Stir-fried Glass Noodles)
Ingredients in this version: Dangmyeon (sweet potato glass noodles), Thinly sliced beef, Spinach, Carrot
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 6 steps
- Estimated time
- 50 min
Entry 003 / 108
Soups & Stews
Seolleongtang
Seolleongtang (Ox Bone Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Beef leg bones (sagol), Beef knuckle bones, Beef brisket, Large green onions
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 12 hr for soaking and both stocks, plus preparation
Entry 004 / 108
Rice & Full Table
Ssambap
Ssambap (Rice and Leaf Wraps)
Ingredients in this version: Assorted wrap leaves (lettuce, perilla), Squash leaves or cabbage, Cooked rice, Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 40–50 min
Entry 005 / 108
Soups & Stews
Gomtang
Gomtang (Slow-Simmered Beef Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Beef brisket, Beef leg bones, Korean radish, Scallion
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 6 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 3 hr 30 min soaking and simmering, plus preparation
Entry 006 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Heotjesatbap
Heotjesatbap (Mock Ancestral Rite Meal)
Ingredients in this version: Cooked rice, Spinach, Fernbrake (gosari), Bellflower root (doraji)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 70–85 min
Entry 007 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Bulgogi
Bulgogi (Marinated Grilled Beef)
Ingredients in this version: Thinly sliced beef (ribeye or sirloin), Soy sauce, Korean pear, Sugar
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 30 min marinating, plus preparation and pan cooking
Entry 008 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Dakgalbi
Dakgalbi (Spicy Stir-fried Chicken)
Ingredients in this version: Boneless chicken thigh, Gochujang, Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), Soy sauce
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 60–70 min
Entry 009 / 108
Soups & Stews
Kimchi-jjigae
Kimchi Jjigae (Kimchi Stew)
Ingredients in this version: Well-fermented sour kimchi, Pork shoulder, Kimchi brine, Firm tofu
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 35 min
Entry 010 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Gondre-bap
Gondre-bap (Thistle Rice)
Ingredients in this version: Dried gondre (Korean thistle), Short-grain rice, Perilla oil, Korean soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 6 steps
- Estimated time
- Greens soaking 3–4 hr, plus preparation and cooking
Entry 011 / 108
Street Food
Hotteok
Hotteok (Sweet Filled Pancake)
Ingredients in this version: All-purpose flour, Glutinous rice flour, Dry yeast, Warm milk
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 90 min
Entry 012 / 108
Noodles
Kalguksu
Kalguksu (Knife-cut Noodle Soup)
Ingredients in this version: all-purpose flour, manila clams, dried anchovies for broth, dried kelp (dasima)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 6 steps
- Estimated time
- 65–75 min
Entry 013 / 108
Noodles
Pyeongyang Naengmyeon
Pyongyang Naengmyeon (Cold Buckwheat Noodles)
Ingredients in this version: dried buckwheat naengmyeon noodles, beef brisket, water, Korean radish
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Plan a half-day project when making the stock
Entry 014 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Ganjang Gejang
Ganjang Gejang (Soy-Marinated Crab)
Ingredients in this version: Prepared soy-marinated crab, Cooked rice
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 015 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Doenjang Jjigae
Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
Ingredients in this version: Doenjang (Korean soybean paste), Firm tofu, Korean zucchini, Potato
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25 min
Entry 016 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Cheonggukjang
Cheonggukjang (Rich Soybean Stew)
Ingredients in this version: Cheonggukjang (fast-fermented soybean paste), Pork shoulder, Well-fermented kimchi, Firm tofu
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25 min
Entry 017 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Jukkumi-bokkeum
Jukkumi-bokkeum (Spicy Webfoot Octopus)
Ingredients in this version: Webfoot octopus (jukkumi), Gochujang (Korean chili paste), Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), Soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 20–30 min
Entry 018 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Yakgwa
Yakgwa (Honey Pastry)
Ingredients in this version: All-purpose flour, Toasted sesame oil, Honey, Korean rice wine (cheongju)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 6 steps
- Estimated time
- Dough and frying, plus at least 3 hr syrup soaking
Entry 019 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Sikhye
Sikhye (Sweet Rice Punch)
Ingredients in this version: Yeotgireum (malted barley powder), Cooked short-grain rice, Water, Sugar
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 5 hr 30 min before boiling and cooling
Entry 020 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Samgyetang
Ginseng Chicken Soup
Ingredients in this version: whole young chicken, glutinous rice, fresh ginseng root, garlic cloves
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Rice soaking 1–2 hr, plus preparation and cooking
Entry 021 / 108
Noodles
Janchi-guksu
Janchi-guksu (Banquet Noodle Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Somyeon (thin wheat noodles), Dried anchovies for stock, Dried kelp, Korean zucchini
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30 min
Entry 022 / 108
Rice & Full Table
Bibimbap
Bibimbap (Mixed Rice Bowl)
Ingredients in this version: Cooked short-grain rice, Ground beef, Soybean sprouts, Spinach
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 55–70 min
Entry 023 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Samgyeopsal
Samgyeopsal (Grilled Pork Belly)
Ingredients in this version: Pork belly (thick-cut), Lettuce leaves, Perilla leaves, Garlic cloves
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30–35 min
Entry 024 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Jeyuk-bokkeum
Jeyuk-bokkeum (Spicy Stir-fried Pork)
Ingredients in this version: Pork shoulder (thin sliced), Gochujang, Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), Soy sauce and sugar
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 35–40 min
Entry 025 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Dakbal
Dakbal (Fire-grilled Spicy Chicken Feet)
Ingredients in this version: Cleaned chicken feet (boneless optional), Gochujang and gochugaru, Extra-hot Korean chili powder, Soy sauce, corn syrup, sugar
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 70–80 min
Entry 026 / 108
Street Food
Yennal Tongdak
Yennal Tongdak (Old-style Whole Fried Chicken)
Ingredients in this version: Whole small chicken (about 1kg), Milk, Korean frying mix, Salt, pepper, curry powder
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 75–85 min
Entry 027 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Dwaeji Galbi
Dwaeji Galbi (Marinated Grilled Pork Ribs)
Ingredients in this version: Pork ribs (flanken or LA cut), Soy sauce, Sugar and corn syrup, Korean pear or apple
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 7 hr waiting + prep and grilling
Entry 028 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Tteok-galbi
Tteok-galbi (Grilled Short Rib Patties)
Ingredients in this version: Beef rib meat (or ground beef chuck), Soy sauce, Pear juice, sugar, corn syrup, Minced scallion and garlic
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 45–55 min
Entry 029 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Pajeon
Pajeon (Green Onion Pancake)
Ingredients in this version: Thin green onions (scallions), Korean pancake mix, Rice flour, Eggs
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25–30 min
Entry 030 / 108
Street Food
Bindaetteok
Bindaetteok (Mung Bean Pancake)
Ingredients in this version: Peeled split mung beans, Mung bean sprouts, Well-fermented kimchi, Ground pork
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 4 hr soaking + prep and frying
Entry 031 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Gan-godeungeo Gui
Gan-godeungeo Gui (Grilled Salted Mackerel)
Ingredients in this version: Salted mackerel (butterflied), Rice wine, Cooking oil, Korean radish
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25 min
Entry 032 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Hwangtae-gui
Hwangtae-gui (Grilled Dried Pollock)
Ingredients in this version: Dried pollock (whole, butterflied), Gochujang, Gochugaru and soy sauce, Corn syrup and sugar
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30 min
Entry 033 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Makchang-gui
Makchang-gui (Grilled Pork Rectum over Briquettes)
Ingredients in this version: Pork rectum (makchang), Flour and coarse salt, Rice wine, ginger, scallion, Doenjang
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 70–80 min
Entry 034 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Gopchang-gui
Gopchang-gui (Grilled Beef Small Intestines)
Ingredients in this version: Beef small intestines, Flour and coarse salt, Milk, Rice wine and ginger
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 65–75 min
Entry 035 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Jangeo-gui
Jangeo-gui (Grilled Freshwater Eel)
Ingredients in this version: Cleaned freshwater eel (butterflied), Soy sauce, rice wine, corn syrup, Gochujang, Fresh ginger
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 40–50 min
Entry 036 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Galbi-gui
Galbi-gui (Grilled Beef Short Ribs)
Ingredients in this version: Beef short ribs (flanken cut), Coarse salt and pepper, Soy, sugar, pear juice, Garlic and sesame oil
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Salted 35–45 min / marinated about 12 hr 40 min
Entry 037 / 108
Soups & Stews
Sundubu Jjigae
Sundubu Jjigae (Soft Tofu Stew)
Ingredients in this version: Extra-soft (silken) tofu tubes, Clams or mixed seafood, Gochugaru, Minced garlic and scallion
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25–30 min
Entry 038 / 108
Soups & Stews
Kongnamul Gukbap
Kongnamul Gukbap (Bean Sprout Soup with Rice)
Ingredients in this version: Soybean sprouts, Cooked rice, Anchovy-kelp stock, Salted shrimp (saeujeot)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 45–55 min
Entry 039 / 108
Noodles
Sujebi
Sujebi (Hand-torn Dough Soup)
Ingredients in this version: All-purpose flour, Potato starch, Salt and oil, Anchovy-kelp stock
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 50 min
Entry 040 / 108
Soups & Stews
Mandu-guk
Mandu-guk (Dumpling Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Dumpling wrappers, Ground pork, Firm tofu, Mung bean sprouts
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 80 min
Entry 041 / 108
Soups & Stews
Eomuk-tang
Eomuk-tang (Fish Cake Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Assorted fish cakes, Korean radish, Kelp and dried anchovies, Scallion
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30 min
Entry 042 / 108
Soups & Stews
Budae Jjigae
Budae Jjigae (Army Base Stew)
Ingredients in this version: Canned ham (Spam), Smoked sausages, Ground beef, Sour kimchi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30–35 min
Entry 043 / 108
Noodles
Kongguksu
Kongguksu (Chilled Soy Milk Noodles)
Ingredients in this version: Dried soybeans, Somyeon noodles, Pine nuts or sesame, Cucumber
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Start soaking the night before; cook and chill next day
Entry 044 / 108
Noodles
Makguksu
Makguksu (Buckwheat Noodles in Chilled Broth)
Ingredients in this version: Buckwheat noodles, Dongchimi (radish water kimchi) brine, Cucumber and pickled radish, Boiled egg
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30 min
Entry 045 / 108
Soups & Stews
Gamjatang
Gamjatang (Pork Backbone Stew)
Ingredients in this version: Pork neck/back bones, Potatoes, Napa cabbage outer leaves (blanched), Perilla seed powder
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 3 hr 30 min soaking and simmering, plus preparation
Entry 046 / 108
Soups & Stews
Dwaeji Gukbap
Dwaeji Gukbap (Busan Pork Soup with Rice)
Ingredients in this version: Pork bones, Pork shoulder for suyuk, Ginger, scallion, onion, peppercorns, Garlic chives
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Pre-soaked bones: at least 2 hr stock cooking, plus preparation
Entry 047 / 108
Soups & Stews
Dak Hanmari
Dak Hanmari (Whole Chicken Hot Pot)
Ingredients in this version: Small young chicken, Scallion, garlic, ginger, Potatoes, Rice cakes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 60–75 min
Entry 048 / 108
Soups & Stews
Yukgaejang
Yukgaejang (Spicy Beef Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Beef brisket, Boiled fernbrake, Boiled taro stems, Scallions
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 100 min
Entry 049 / 108
Soups & Stews
Chueotang
Chueotang (Loach Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Loach fish (cleaned), Boiled dried radish greens, Doenjang and gochujang, Perilla seed powder
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 120 min
Entry 050 / 108
Soups & Stews
Haejangguk
Haejangguk (Hangover Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Beef bones, Boiled cabbage outer leaves, Congealed ox blood (optional), Doenjang
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 3 hr 30 min–4 hr
Entry 051 / 108
Street Food
Gimbap
Gimbap (Seaweed Rice Rolls)
Ingredients in this version: Gim (roasted seaweed sheets for gimbap), Cooked short-grain rice, Danmuji (yellow pickled radish), Spinach
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 6 steps
- Estimated time
- 40 min
Entry 052 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Bori-bap
Bori-bap (Barley Rice)
Ingredients in this version: Glutinous barley, Young radish kimchi, Doenjang, Firm tofu
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 2 hr 50 min–3 hr
Entry 053 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Siraegi-bap
Siraegi-bap (Dried Radish Green Rice)
Ingredients in this version: Rehydrated dried radish greens, Short-grain rice, Perilla oil, Soup soy sauce
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 90 min
Entry 054 / 108
Rice & Full Table
Ogok-bap
Ogok-bap (Five-Grain Rice)
Ingredients in this version: Glutinous rice, Sorghum, Glutinous millet, Red beans (adzuki)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Grain soaking 2 hr, plus preparation and rice cooking
Entry 055 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Yeonnip-bap
Yeonnip-bap (Lotus Leaf Rice)
Ingredients in this version: Lotus leaves, Glutinous rice, Jujubes, Chestnuts
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Soaking and steaming 4 hr, plus preparation and wrapping
Entry 056 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Sanchae-bibimbap
Sanchae-bibimbap (Wild Green Bibimbap)
Ingredients in this version: Blanched chwinamul (aster greens), Boiled gondre (thistle greens), Soaked fernbrake, Bellflower root
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 60 min
Entry 057 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Dotorimuk-bap
Dotorimuk-bap (Acorn Jelly Rice Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Acorn jelly, Anchovy-kelp broth, Well-fermented kimchi, Crushed roasted seaweed
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Hot 35–40 min / cold 1 hr 40 min or more
Entry 058 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Gul-bap
Gul-bap (Oyster Rice)
Ingredients in this version: Fresh shucked oysters, Short-grain rice, Shiitake mushrooms, Ginkgo nuts, jujubes, pine nuts
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 55–65 min
Entry 059 / 108
Rice & Full Table
Yukhoe-bibimbap
Yukhoe-bibimbap (Beef Tartare Bibimbap)
Ingredients in this version: Fresh beef eye of round (sashimi-grade), Korean pear, Bean sprouts, spinach, fernbrake, bellflower root, Zucchini and carrot
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 45–55 min
Entry 060 / 108
Rice & Full Table
Bori-gulbi
Bori-gulbi (Barley-Aged Dried Croaker)
Ingredients in this version: Barley-aged dried croaker, Rice-rinsing water, Green tea, Cooked rice
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 55–60 min
Entry 061 / 108
Street Food
Jumeok-bap
Jumeok-bap (Korean Rice Balls)
Ingredients in this version: Warm cooked rice, Salt and sesame oil, Crushed roasted seaweed, Canned tuna and mayo
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25 min
Entry 062 / 108
Rice & Full Table
Sotbap
Sotbap (Pot Rice with Nuts and Jujubes)
Ingredients in this version: Short-grain rice (new crop is best), Shiitake and oyster mushrooms, Chestnuts, Ginkgo, jujube, pine nuts
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 55 min
Entry 063 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Bossam
Bossam (Boiled Pork Wraps)
Ingredients in this version: Pork belly block or shoulder, Doenjang, garlic, scallion, peppercorns, Salted cabbage or lettuce, Kimchi (fresh-made is best)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 90 min
Entry 064 / 108
Rice & Full Table
Baekban
Baekban (Southern Full-Table Set)
Ingredients in this version: Short-grain rice, Yellow croaker or hairtail, Soup greens and tofu, Two or three namul greens
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 70 min
Entry 065 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Pogi Kimchi
Pogi Kimchi (Whole Cabbage Kimchi)
Ingredients in this version: Prepared cabbage kimchi, Cooked rice
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 066 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Dongchimi
Dongchimi (Radish Water Kimchi)
Ingredients in this version: Prepared dongchimi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 067 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Gat-kimchi
Gat-kimchi (Mustard Green Kimchi)
Ingredients in this version: Prepared mustard-leaf kimchi, Cooked rice
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 068 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Jangajji
Jangajji (Soy-Pickled Vegetables)
Ingredients in this version: Prepared vegetable pickles, Rice or fully cooked meat
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 069 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Jeotgal
Jeotgal (Salted Fermented Seafood)
Ingredients in this version: Salted shrimp (saeujeot), Salted pollock roe (myeongran), Seasoned squid or octopus jeot, Sesame oil, sesame, scallion
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30 min
Entry 070 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Gwamegi
Gwamegi (Half-Dried Saury)
Ingredients in this version: Cleaned gwamegi fillets, Fresh seaweed and kelp, Dried laver sheets, Scallion, garlic, chili
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25 min
Entry 071 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Omija-cha
Omija-cha (Five-Flavor Berry Tea)
Ingredients in this version: Dried omija berries, Sugar (optional sweetener), Cold water, Pine nuts
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 8 hr steeping + preparation
Entry 072 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Sujeonggwa
Sujeonggwa (Cinnamon Ginger Punch)
Ingredients in this version: Cinnamon sticks, Fresh ginger, Dark brown sugar, Dried persimmons
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- About 13 hr
Entry 073 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Injeolmi
Injeolmi (Bean-Powdered Rice Cake)
Ingredients in this version: Glutinous rice (or wet rice flour), Roasted soybean powder, Salt, Sugar
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- Soaking and steaming 5 hr 40 min, plus pounding and cutting
Entry 074 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Yugwa
Yugwa (Puffed Rice Sweets)
Ingredients in this version: Finished yugwa, Unsweetened tea
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 075 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Maesil-cheong
Maesil-cheong (Green Plum Syrup)
Ingredients in this version: Prepared plum concentrate, Drinking water
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 076 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Gochujang
Gochujang (Red Chili Paste)
Ingredients in this version: Prepared gochujang, Drinking water, Sesame oil
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 077 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Makgeolli
Makgeolli (Korean Rice Wine)
Ingredients in this version: Bottled makgeolli, Water or an alcohol-free drink
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Serving
- 3 steps
- Estimated time
- About 10 min to serve
Entry 078 / 108
Ferments & Pastes
Hongeo-samhap
Hongeo-samhap (Fermented Skate Trio)
Ingredients in this version: Fermented skate, sliced, Pork belly block, Aged kimchi (mugeunji), Doenjang, garlic, scallion (for pork)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 90 min
Entry 079 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Hwajeon
Hwajeon (Azalea Flower Pancake)
Ingredients in this version: Glutinous rice flour, Edible azalea petals, Hot water, Salt
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30–40 min
Entry 080 / 108
Soups & Stews
Dodari-ssukguk
Dodari-ssukguk (Flounder and Mugwort Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Flounder, cleaned, Young mugwort, Korean radish, Scallion and garlic
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 40 min
Entry 081 / 108
Soups & Stews
Naengi Doenjang-jjigae
Naengi Doenjang-jjigae (Shepherd's Purse Soybean Stew)
Ingredients in this version: Shepherd's purse with roots, Doenjang, Rice-rinsing water, Firm tofu
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30 min
Entry 082 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Dureup-sukhoe
Dureup-sukhoe (Blanched Angelica Shoots)
Ingredients in this version: Angelica tree shoots (dureup), Salt, Vinegared gochujang, Sesame seeds
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 20 min
Entry 083 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Bomdong Geotjeori
Bomdong Geotjeori (Fresh Spring Cabbage Salad Kimchi)
Ingredients in this version: Bomdong spring cabbage, Anchovy sauce, Gochugaru, Garlic and plum syrup
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 15 min
Entry 084 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Ssuk-gaetteok
Ssuk-gaetteok (Mugwort Rice Cake)
Ingredients in this version: Young mugwort, Wet-milled rice flour, Salt, Sugar
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 70 min
Entry 085 / 108
Rice & Full Table
Meongge-bibimbap
Meongge-bibimbap (Sea Squirt Bibimbap)
Ingredients in this version: Fresh sea squirt meat, Warm cooked rice, Crushed roasted seaweed, Sesame oil
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25–30 min
Entry 086 / 108
Noodles
Chogye-guksu
Chogye-guksu (Chilled Vinegar Chicken Noodles)
Ingredients in this version: Whole chicken for boiling, Thin wheat noodles (somyeon), Cucumber and cabbage, Vinegar
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 3–4 hr
Entry 087 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Subak-hwachae
Subak-hwachae (Watermelon Punch)
Ingredients in this version: Watermelon, Milk (or lemon-lime soda), Sugar or honey, Ice
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 20 min
Entry 088 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Pat-bingsu
Pat-bingsu (Red Bean Shaved Ice)
Ingredients in this version: Red beans (adzuki), Sugar, Milk, Condensed milk
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- At least 6 hr 15 min
Entry 089 / 108
Soups & Stews
Oi-naengguk
Oi-naengguk (Chilled Cucumber Seaweed Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Dried seaweed (miyeok), Cucumber, Vinegar, Soup soy and salt
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 20–25 min
Entry 090 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Mineo-tang
Mineo-tang (Croaker Soup for the Dog Days)
Ingredients in this version: Croaker, cut with frame, Korean radish, Zucchini, Scallion, garlic, ginger
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 50 min
Entry 091 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Gamja-jeon
Gamja-jeon (Potato Pancake)
Ingredients in this version: Potatoes (new crop is best), Salt, Cooking oil, Chilies (optional)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 35 min
Entry 092 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Mulhoe
Mulhoe (Cold Raw Fish Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Sashimi-grade fish (flounder, rockfish, squid), Cucumber, cabbage, pear, Gochujang, Vinegar, sugar, plum syrup
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25–30 min
Entry 093 / 108
Sweets & Desserts
Songpyeon
Songpyeon (Half-Moon Rice Cakes)
Ingredients in this version: Wet-milled rice flour, Sesame and sugar filling, Hot water, Fresh pine needles
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 90 min
Entry 094 / 108
Soups & Stews
Toran-guk
Toran-guk (Taro Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Peeled taro, Beef brisket (or bone broth), Kelp, Perilla seed powder
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 60 min
Entry 095 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Jeoneo-gui
Jeoneo-gui (Grilled Gizzard Shad)
Ingredients in this version: Autumn gizzard shad, Coarse salt, Lemon or yuja juice (optional), Wrap greens and doenjang
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 30 min
Entry 096 / 108
Grills & Open Fire
Daeha-gui
Daeha-gui (Salt-Grilled Prawns)
Ingredients in this version: Live or fresh large prawns, Coarse salt, Lemon (optional), Chojang or soy-wasabi
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 25 min
Entry 097 / 108
Soups & Stews
Kkotgetang
Kkotgetang (Blue Crab Stew)
Ingredients in this version: Blue crabs, live or cut frozen, Doenjang and gochujang, Radish and zucchini, Water dropwort and scallion
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 45 min
Entry 098 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Nakji-bokkeum
Nakji-bokkeum (Spicy Stir-Fried Octopus)
Ingredients in this version: Octopus (nakji), Chili flakes and gochujang, Soy, sugar, garlic, Onion, scallion, chili
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 35 min
Entry 099 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Galchi-jorim
Galchi-jorim (Braised Hairtail)
Ingredients in this version: Hairtail steaks, Korean radish, Chili flakes and gochujang, Soy, sugar, garlic, ginger
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 45 min
Entry 100 / 108
Soups & Stews
Beoseot-jeongol
Beoseot-jeongol (Mushroom Hot Pot)
Ingredients in this version: Assorted mushrooms (shiitake, oyster, enoki, king oyster), Thin-sliced beef (optional), Tofu, crown daisy, scallion, Kelp and shiitake stock
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 40 min
Entry 101 / 108
Soups & Stews
Tteokguk
Tteokguk (New Year Rice Cake Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Sliced rice cake for soup, Beef brisket, Eggs, Roasted seaweed and scallion
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 40 min
Entry 102 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Dongji-patjuk
Dongji-patjuk (Winter Solstice Red Bean Porridge)
Ingredients in this version: Red beans (adzuki), Short-grain rice, Glutinous rice flour (for dumplings), Salt and sugar
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 100 min
Entry 103 / 108
Street Food
Bungeoppang
Bungeoppang (Fish-Shaped Pastry)
Ingredients in this version: Cake flour, Sweet red bean paste, Milk and egg, Sugar, baking powder, salt
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 40 min
Entry 104 / 108
Street Food
Gun-goguma
Gun-goguma (Roasted Sweet Potato)
Ingredients in this version: Sweet potatoes (chestnut or pumpkin type), Dongchimi (side), Foil (for oven)
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 60 min
Entry 105 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Daege-jjim
Daege-jjim (Steamed Snow Crab)
Ingredients in this version: Live snow crab, Rice wine, Water, Rice, seaweed, sesame oil (for fried rice)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 40 min
Entry 106 / 108
Specialty Dishes
Bangeo-hoe
Bangeo-hoe (Winter Yellowtail Sashimi)
Ingredients in this version: Sashimi-grade yellowtail fillet, Soy and wasabi, Chojang and wrap greens, Aged kimchi (optional)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 20–30 min
Entry 107 / 108
Soups & Stews
Maesaengi-guk
Maesaengi-guk (Silky Seaweed Soup)
Ingredients in this version: Maesaengi seaweed, Fresh oysters, Sesame oil, Minced garlic
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 20–25 min
Entry 108 / 108
Regional & Country Table
Kkomak-muchim
Kkomak-muchim (Seasoned Cockles)
Ingredients in this version: Cockles, Soy, chili flakes, garlic, Scallion and chili, Sesame oil and seeds
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Recipe
- 5 steps
- Estimated time
- 2 hr 50 min–3 hr 10 min
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