Quick and easy Korean recipes with 400 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving with photo

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…

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.…

Spicy Asian Grilled Pork Chops

This is an old favorite that I've made since my days living in Chicago. We lived near the main Korean part of town (near Lawrence I think) and…

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…

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…