김치전 Kimchijeon
A thin pancake of chopped kimchi in wheat batter, pan-fried and shared at the table.
Spice: Mild
Main ingredient
Korean vegetable dishes
Dishes where vegetables do most of the work: kimchi, mixed rice bowls, glass noodles with vegetables and green onion pancakes.
- 20 dishes
깍두기 Kkakdugi
Cubes of radish fermented with chili flakes, garlic and salted shrimp, served as a side dish with soups.
Spice: Mild
콩나물국밥 Kongnamulgukbap
A hot soybean sprout soup with rice in the bowl, often eaten in the morning or after drinking.
Spice: Mild
Cooked namul
콩나물무침 Kongnamulmuchim
Blanched soybean sprouts seasoned with sesame oil, garlic and salt, often with chili flakes, served cold as a side dish.
Spice: Mild
Soup
미역국 Miyeokguk
A light soup of soft seaweed and beef, eaten with rice and often served on birthdays.
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
오이소박이 Oisobagi
Cucumber pieces slit and stuffed with chili flakes, garlic and green onion or chives, served cold as a side dish.
Spice: Mild
Cooked namul
시금치나물 Sigeumchinamul
A small side dish of blanched spinach seasoned with sesame oil, garlic and salt, served with rice.
Spice: Not spicy
Rice
쌈밥 Ssambap
A meal of rice and fresh or steamed leaves, eaten by wrapping rice and soybean paste in each leaf.
Spice: Mild