Here are 10 trending Korean recipes, including a mix of savory and dessert dishes, along with basic cooking steps:
1. Tteokbokki (Spicy Rice Cakes)
- Steps: Boil rice cakes in water until soft. Prepare a sauce with gochujang (Korean red chili paste), soy sauce, sugar, and garlic. Toss the cooked rice cakes in the sauce and simmer. Add fish cakes and boiled eggs for extra flavor.
2. Korean Corn Dogs
- Steps: Dip skewered hot dogs in a batter made of flour, sugar, and yeast. Coat them with panko breadcrumbs or diced potatoes. Deep-fry until golden brown, then drizzle with ketchup or sugar.
3. Kimchi Fried Rice
- Steps: Stir-fry chopped kimchi in a hot pan with oil. Add leftover rice, gochujang, and a dash of soy sauce. Finish with a fried egg on top.
4. Bulgogi (Marinated Beef)
- Steps: Marinate thinly sliced beef in soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and pear puree. Stir-fry the marinated beef with onions and mushrooms.
5. Doenjang Jjigae (Soybean Paste Stew)
- Steps: Make a broth using anchovies and water. Sauté green onions, garlic, and pork. Add soybean paste and anchovy broth. Simmer with tofu, zucchini, mushrooms, and jalapeño
6. Korean Fried Chicken
- Steps: Coat chicken wings with a starch batter and deep-fry twice for extra crispiness. Toss in a sauce made from gochujang, honey, soy sauce, and garlic.
7. Bibimbap
- Steps: Serve steamed rice with assorted vegetables (like spinach, carrots, and mushrooms), a fried egg, and beef. Top with gochujang sauce and mix everything before eating.
8. Bingsu (Korean Shaved Ice)
- Steps: Shave ice finely and top with sweetened red beans, fruits, and condensed milk. Optional toppings include mochi and ice cream for a more decadent treat.
9. Oreo Mug Cake
- Steps: Crush Oreo cookies and mix with milk in a mug. Microwave for a minute to create a soft, rich cake.
10. Dalgona Coffee
- Steps: Whisk together instant coffee, sugar, and hot water until fluffy. Spoon the whipped mixture over cold or hot milk
These recipes are simple to follow and have gone viral on TikTok for their ease and delicious results!