Korean recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $1.5 per serving

Grilled Flanken Style Korean Short Ribs (Galbi or Kalbi)

I adapted this recipe from one in Bon Appetit and another from Chef John (foodwishes.blogspot.com). Chef John…

Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Sesame Sauce

This is a delicious healthy grilled side or main dish. In Korea, this is commonly served by street vendors,…

Korean potato side dish

I always love these sweet and salty braised potatoes when they are served along with kimchi and various other side dishes at korean restaurants.…

Kongjaban (Korean Sweet Black Beans)

Today we made a healthy side dish to counter-balance all the meat we have been eating. It's called kongjaban…

Vegetarian Japchae (Korean Glass Noodles w Vegetables)

The last time I made japchae (sweet potato noodles w vegetables) it came out a little bland and the noodles…

Korean Steamed Eggplants (Gaji Namul)

Gaji namul is another basic but very popular side dish in korea

Korean Gaeran Mari (Stuffed Egg Omelette w Cheese)

The wife is usually in charge of this Korean appetizer dish called gaeran mari (stuffed egg omelette) because…

Gochu Jeon (Stuffed Chili Peppers)

It’s been a while since I made one of the many kinds of Korean jeons, so it was only natural that I make some…

Gamja Jorim (Korean Glazed Potatoes)

Gamja jorim (Korean glazed potatoes) is another banchan (side dish) that we made recently that is appealing for…

Korean Dak Juk (Chicken Porridge)

Though I have tried to avoid getting too personal on the blog, I must admit that this recipe has a bitter-sweet…

Korean-Style Country Fried Steak w Sauteed Kimchi

Braised Black Cod with Daikon Radish

It’s a fast, flavorful Korean fish dish

Korean Curry Rice 카레라이스

The missus made one of our regular Korean meals and a favorite with the kids: Korean-style curry (pronounced karae in Korean). Though we make this…

Instant Kimchi Ramyun (Spicy Kimchi Noodles)

As most Koreans will attest to, ramyun or instant noodles can be a saviour when in need of something quick and…

Shrimp Udon w Fish Cakes & Poached Egg

Udon, (or udong as most Koreans say) is a great noodle dish that can be enjoyed morning, day, or night. It is…