Korean Side Dishes (Banchan) Archives (2024)

Welcome to my delicious collection of Korean side dishes, also known as banchan! These scrumptious and healthy accompaniments are an integral part of Korean cuisine.

With their vibrant colors, unique flavors, and diverse textures, banchan dishes not only enhance the taste of your main course but also elevate the overall dining experience.

Ranging from simple and refreshing vegetable dishes to flavorful meat or seafood options, there is a banchan to suit every palate.

Did you know I even have an e-Cookbook called “The Banchan Cookbook” that highlights 30 everyday Korean side dishes popular for generations?

Whether you’re a fan of traditional kimchi, savory pancakes, simple salads, or planning a Korean feast, my extensive selection of banchan recipes has got you covered. These dishes are perfect for adding excitement to your everyday meals and are sure to impress anyone who tries them.

So why wait? Dive into the world of banchan and discover the incredible variety and depth of flavors that Korean side dishes have to offer. Happy cooking!

Spicy Bellflower Root Salad (Doraji Muchim)

Try this one of the most popular Korean side dishes – Spicy Bellflower Root Salad! To locals, this dish is known as Doraji Muchim (도라지 무침) or Doraji Saengchae (도라지 생채). It may be a lesser known side dish to many of you, nonetheless, it is commonly seen at a Korean’s table. This spicy bellflower …

Cucumber Kimchi (Oi Kimchi)

Learn how to make quick cucumber kimchi. It’s crunchy, light and flavorful. Just perfect for this summer! Korean Cucumber Kimchi Cucumber kimchi (Oi Kimchi, 오이 김치) is a popular summer kimchi in Korea. My mom used to make either a quick cucumber kimchi (as seen above) or stuffed cucumber kimchi (oi sobagi, 오이 소박이) every …

Stir Fried Gochujang Sauce (Yak Gochujang)

Learn to make delicious stir fried gochujang sauce, yak gochujang – a popular condiment perfect for bibimbap and beyond. It’s easy and delightful! Today, I want to share a magic sauce that will instantly become your favorite condiment: Enter Yak gochujang! What is Yak Gochujang Yak gochujang (약 고추장) is a delightful twist on the …

Easy Dongchimi (Radish Water Kimchi)

Easy dongchimi recipe. This light and refreshing radish water kimchi is a perfect kimchi for your spring and summer weather! What is Dongchimi? Dongchimi (동치미) is a popular water kimchi made with Korean radish. The kimchi is often prepared in late (Korean) fall or early winter using radishes harvested in fall. Apparently, these radishes are …

Korean Candied Sweet Potatoes (Goguma Mattang)

Try this popular Korean sweet potato recipe – Candied sweet potatoes (Goguma Mattang)! Goguma Mattang (고구마 맛탕) is one of our family’s favorite Korean side dishes and snacks. Deep fried chunky sweet potatoes are coated with caramelized sugar. It’s a crunchy outside and soft and fluffy inside kind of dish. Continue reading if you would …

Spicy Korean Coleslaw

Super easy Korean coleslaw recipe! Do you want to try cabbage salad that is light, tangy and slightly sweet? (And there’s no mayo!) Then, how would you feel if this Korean slaw has a little bit of Korean spice to give it a kick? It sounds very mouthwatering to me! Here I present my spicy …

Cucumber Pickles with Lemon

Quick lemon and cucumber pickle recipe. These cucumber pickles arereally delicious. The right balance of sweetness, tanginess and the crunchiness is so refreshing andinvigorating! Cucumber pickles are quite popular in Korea. You can often see them served at a pizza or pasta restaurant (mostly western style restaurants). At these place, as you would know, serving …

Daikon Radish Salad

Easy Korean daikon radish salad! This radish salad is light, fresh, crunchy, spicy and delicious. Make it in less than 10 mins! Today I’m sharing an easy Korean side dish recipe – daikon radish salad. Its Korean name is Musaengchae (무생채). Mu means radish (daikon radish / white radish) and saengchae means salad / raw …

Korean Egg Roll (Gyeran Mari)

Delicious Korean egg roll (Gyeran Mari) recipe! Korean egg roll is a popular Korean side dish. The ingredients are quite readily accessible, so my mom used to make it a lot for us. Also, because the egg looks pretty and and quite compact, it’s popular in a school lunch box. I always loved having it …

Corn Cheese

Learn how to make a very popular side dish and drinking snack, Korean Corn Cheese. This dish is coated with butter and loaded with cheese, resulting in a delightful, tasty, and comforting flavor. Try it today! What is Korean Corn Cheese? Korean corn cheese (콘치즈) is a delicious Korean side dish made with sweet corn, …

Gosari Namul (Korean Fernbrake Side Dish)

Gosari namul is a traditional Korean side dish made with edible fern known as fernbrake or bracken fiddleheads. It is seasoned with soy sauce and minced garlic among other things and has a meaty texture. It is commonly served in traditional bibimbap! Today I’m sharing a Korean traditional side dish, Gosari Namul (고사리 나물, Seasoned …

Doraji Namul (Sautéed Bellflower Root)

Doraji namul is a traditionalKorean side dish that is made with bellflower root. It has a simple taste but it is followed by a slightly bitter after taste. It is commonly served in atraditional bibimbap! Today I’m sharing a classic Korean side dish –Doraji Namul (도라지 나물, Sautéed Bellflower Root) recipe. A common English name …

Korean Spicy Tuna

Discover the wonders of Korean style spicy tuna. It isvery versatile, full of flavor and easy to make!Aperfect solution for a busy weeknight meal. I’m super excited about sharing today’s recipe. Because I know how beneficial it’s going to be! 🙂So hear me out. Korean Canned Tuna In Korea, there is a canned tuna calledgochu …

Cucumber Boats with Crab Salad

Cucumber boats with crab salad is an easy, quick and super versatile dish. It’s perfect for a light lunch, snacks or as a party finger food. You name it! This cucumber boat recipe (some less adventurous people might just call it ‘stuffed cucumbers’) is one of my first recipes I shared on this blog back …

Non-Spicy White Kimchi (Baek Kimchi)

White Kimchi (Baek Kimchi) is a non-spicy kimchi variety that tastes mild and refreshing. It’sparticularly popular amongst kids and spicy foodcautious people. This recipe isvegan, vegetarian and gluten free friendly. When you think about kimchi / kimchee (김치) what comes up first in your mind? If nothing comes, how about this: Wickedly spicy looking napa …

Easy Korean Style Yuzu Dressing

Korean style yuzu dressing has been a popular Korean salad dressing in recent years. It’s slightly sweet, tangy and fruity. I love pairing it with my garden salad! Yuja (유자), also known as yuzu, is my latest favorite cooking ingredient. I normally use it in a form of yuja / yuzu marmalade (Yuja-cheong, 유자청), which …

Quick Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish

Learn how to make super easy and quick pickled carrots and daikon radishes! These pickles are so versatile that they can go with anything! Last week when I shared myOven baked Korean BBQ Beef ribsrecipe, I mentioned that I will share my quick pickled carrots and radishes recipe. Sohere it is! It must be my …

Korean Green Chilli Pickles

Korean green chilli pickles are an easy and delicious Korean side dish that has a sweet and sour flavour and crunchy texture. For extra Korean flavour, these pickled chillies can be seasoned with spicy Korean chilli sauce. These are so addictive! They will become your new favourite pickled dish! Korean green chilli pickles (고추 장아찌, …

Heart Shaped Imitation Crab Omelettes

Heart shaped imitation crab omelettes are creative mini egg omelettes made with imitation crab meat. They are perfect for someone who likes expressing their affection with their food! Today I want to share an easy, simple and trendy Korean recipe called HeartMatsal Jeon (하트 맛살전). It means heart shaped imitation crab omelette. I don’t know …

Korean Tofu Salad with Honey Soy Chilli Vinaigrette

Korean tofu salad with honey soy chilli vinaigrette is cold tofu salad that actually tastes delicious and healthy. It is light, refreshing, and spiced up with Korean chilli flakes for authentic Korean flavour! Many of my non-meat loving readers will be happy about today’s recipe. I’ve been sharing meaty dishes lately so, for a change, …