Best Korean recipes to try at home

Korean cuisine has seen a spike in popularity here in Australia, with fun new hotpot joints, Korean delis and extravagant Korean omakase-style dining experiences popping up in major cities around the country.

With dishes such as bibimbap, bo ssam, bulgolgi, Korean fried chicken, mandu and kimchi, it’s no wonder Korean food is becoming a staple in Australian dining culture. And with our collection of best Korean recipes, you can cook these comforting Korean dishes at home.

Moon Park’s hobak jeon (zucchini and mussels pancake)

Moon Park’s hobak jeon (zucchini and mussels pancake)

Kimchi mandu in broth

Kimchi mandu in broth

Korean-style grilled chicken

Korean-style grilled chicken

Korean grilled beef sandwich with pajori

Korean grilled beef sandwich with pajori

Potato and mussel pancakes with sesame dipping sauce

Potato and mussel pancakes with sesame dipping sauce

Stir-fried sweet potato noodles with tofu

Stir-fried sweet potato noodles with tofu

Kimchi noodle pancakes

Kimchi noodle pancakes

Dan Hong’s Korean fried chicken burger

Dan Hong’s Korean fried chicken burger

Korean miso soup with oyster cream (doenjang guk)

Korean miso soup with oyster cream (doenjang guk)

Moon Park’s cucumber kimchi (oi kimchi)

Moon Park’s cucumber kimchi (oi kimchi)

Pork belly with clams, cavolo nero namul and corn (samgyeopsal)

Pork belly with clams, cavolo nero namul and corn (samgyeopsal)

Marinated beef cabbage wraps (bulgogi ssäm)

Marinated beef cabbage wraps (bulgogi ssäm)

Yama Kitchen & Bar’s Bibimbap

Yama Kitchen & Bar’s Bibimbap

Korean stir-fried noodles (japchae)

Korean stir-fried noodles (japchae)

Shaved milk ice with poached pear and ginger jelly (patbingsu)

Shaved milk ice with poached pear and ginger jelly (patbingsu)

Kimchi jun with crisp egg and chilli

Kimchi jun with crisp egg and chilli

Momofuku's Napa cabbage kimchi — Photo: Courtesy of Momofuku

Momofuku’s marinated hanger steak ssäm

Momofuku’s marinated hanger steak ssäm

Momofuku's steamed buns — Photo: Courtesy of Momofuku

Momofuku’s pork buns

Momofuku’s pork buns

Japchae

Japchae

Korean fried chicken

Korean fried chicken

Kimchi and crab pancake with banchan

Kimchi and crab pancake with banchan

Bo ssäm

Bo ssäm

Kimchi jjigae

Kimchi jjigae

Mandu

Mandu

Korean beef tartare

Korean beef tartare

Korean-style barbecued skirt steak ssam with ginger and spring onion sauce

Korean-style barbecued skirt steak ssam with ginger and spring onion sauce

Bo ssam

Bo ssam

Korean buckwheat noodles with beef and nashi

Korean buckwheat noodles with beef and nashi

Butcher’s steak with fermented radishes and Korean hot sauce

Butcher’s steak with fermented radishes and Korean hot sauce

Kimchi

Kimchi

Cold tofu with vinegar, garlic and soy

Cold tofu with vinegar, garlic and soy

Korean-style oxtail broth

Korean-style oxtail broth

Roast pork belly and kimchi burgers

Roast pork belly and kimchi burgers

Moon Park’s bibimbap

Moon Park’s bibimbap

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