THE KOREAN TABLE / 120 RECIPES
A Korean kitchen,
one dish at a time.
120 Korean dishes with ingredient quantities, preparation times, clear methods and serving ideas.
Tteokguk
떡국
Sliced rice cakes turn soft and pleasantly chewy as they simmer in broth. Adjust soaking and cooking time to the condition of the rice cakes.
Miyeokguk
미역국
Rehydrated seaweed is sautéed and simmered into a savory soup. Adjust the water and cooking time to the thickness and quantity of the seaweed.
Samgyetang
삼계탕
A whole chicken is simmered with a filling that includes glutinous rice. Check doneness according to the bird's size so both the meat and filling cook through.
Seolleongtang
설렁탕
Beef bones are simmered at length to develop the broth. Keep an eye on the water level and add salt and sliced scallions to taste when serving.
Yukgaejang
육개장
Shredded beef and vegetables simmer in a spicy broth. Loosen the ingredients as they cook so every spoonful brings together the meat and vegetables.
Dakgomtang
닭곰탕
Shredded chicken is served in the broth it was cooked in. Separate the meat into easy-to-eat pieces and skim the broth to taste.
Cold Cucumber Soup
오이냉국
Cucumber sits in a cool, tangy broth for a refreshing side soup. Check the seasoning just before serving, after the cucumber has released some moisture.
Kimchi Sprout Soup
콩나물김치국
Tangy kimchi and crisp soybean sprouts share a light soup. Adjust the broth and seasoning after tasting the salt contributed by the kimchi.
Beef Gomtang
곰탕
Beef is simmered to make a gentle broth, then sliced and returned to the soup. The meat and broth are served together.
Tofu and Clam Soup
두부조갯국
Clams and tofu make a light, savory soup. Add the tofu in generous pieces and watch the clams as they cook.
Spinach Clam Doenjang Soup
시금치조개된장국
Spinach and clams cook in a savory doenjang broth. Add the spinach toward the end so its leaves remain tender.
Oxtail Soup
꼬리곰탕
Oxtail simmers slowly until the meat is tender. Maintain the broth level and skim the surface fat to your preference.
Bok Choy Tofu Soup
청경채두부된장국
Bok choy and tofu make a straightforward doenjang soup. Allow for the different cooking times of the stems and leaves.
Potato Dumpling Soup
감자옹심이국
Potato dumplings simmer in broth for a chewy, comforting soup. Shape them evenly and check that the centers are cooked before serving.
Spicy Chicken Soup
닭개장
Shredded chicken and vegetables simmer in a spicy broth. Separate the chicken strands so they mingle evenly with the seasoning and soup.
Clam Soup
조개탕
Clams flavor a simple, light broth. Prepare them carefully and avoid prolonged cooking once they are done to preserve their texture.