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Diet

Korean dishes with a vegetarian option

The dish is meat-free, or a meat-free version is commonly served. Still check the broth and sauces.

  • 21 dishes

Porridge

호박죽 Hobakjuk

A smooth, sweet porridge of pumpkin and glutinous rice, eaten warm as a mild meal or snack.

Spice: Not spicy

Rice cakes

호떡 Hotteok

A fried wheat pancake with a brown sugar and cinnamon filling that melts into hot syrup, sold at street stalls.

Spice: Not spicy

Rice cakes

인절미 Injeolmi

Chewy pieces of pounded glutinous rice coated in roasted soybean powder, eaten as a snack or with tea.

Spice: Not spicy

Seaweed rice rolls

꼬마김밥 Kkomagimbap

Small, finger-size gimbap rolls with a few simple fillings, served whole and eaten in one or two bites.

Spice: Not spicy

Fresh namul

무생채 Musaengchae

A cold side dish of thin raw radish strips dressed with chili flakes, vinegar and sugar, eaten with rice.

Spice: Mild