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Buchimgae Recipe (Korean Pancakes)
Buchimgae are eaten in Korea as a snack or side dish. These flavorful Korean pancakes are sure to please since they can be made in a variety of flavors. Depending on what you like, you can add your favorite vegetables or seafood, and if you like it hot and spicy, you can go with some Kimchi!

Soo Jeung Kwa Recipe (Persimmon Punch)
This persimmon punch is a perfect addition to a picnic, holiday or family gathering. This drink is infused with water, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, and persimmons - a refreshing treat!

Kimbab Recipe (Picnic Rice in Seaweed)
Kimbab is a Korean version of sushi without the raw fish. Rice is spread thinly on a sheet of laver (seaweed) and topped with stir-fried vegetables, meat and egg. With the fillings in place at the center, it is then carefully rolled to form a sushi roll. With the roll in place, it is then cut into slices. This dish is great picnic food!

Gyeranjim Recipe (Steamed Eggs)
"Gyeranjim" is a popular Korean side dish. It is easily made and a perfect addition to any meal. For some variety, you can add some meat or different vegetables. This nutritious dish is great for kids!

Sanjeok Recipe (Korean Skewered Beef)
Beef is alternately skewered on a bamboo stick with carrots, scallions, and mushrooms for this colorful meat side dish, "Sanjeok," which is sure to please everyone at a dinner party!

Dakjim Recipe (Korean Chicken Stew)
Dakjim is a popular family favorite. The soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic give this delicious chicken stew an incredible flavor. This main dish is served along with some side dishes and white rice.

Bibim Naengmyun Recipe (Spicy Buckwheat Noodle Dish)
This spicy, cold noodle dish is a perfect summer recipe. Cucumbers are mixed in with the buckwheat noodles for a fresh taste. It is easy to make and ideal for a quick meal.

Changjorim Recipe (Stewed Beef)
Changjorim is a side dish consisting of lean beef, which is stewed in a medley of spices: garlic cloves, ginger, soy sauce, and sugar. This flavorful dish is very salty and eaten in small amounts with white rice and other side dishes.

Bulgogi (Korean Barbecued Beef) Recipe
Bulgogi is a traditional meat dish that is usually grilled, but broiling or cooking it in a pan is common also. The beef is marinated for a couple of hours - the longer the better the flavor - and then served with rice, side dishes and lettuce.

Kimchijigae Recipe (Chinese Cabbage Stew)
If you like Kimchi, then you will most likely appreciate Kimchijigae - a stew made with well fermented Kimchi. Meat is optional in this dish, but it is recommended for the flavor. Koreans love to eat rice with a bowl of hot Kimchijigae, especially in the winter.

Hobakchon Recipe (Fried Zucchini Slices)
This dish is simple to make and so tasty! The zucchini is sliced, and then dipped into a batter and fried on both sides. Hobakchon is served as a side dish with Korean soy sauce.

Fried Tofu Recipe
Fried Tofu is a wonderful side dish and quite easy to make. It doesn't require a lot of ingredients or time, so it's a perfect dish for a beginner in Korean cooking.

Hwachae Recipe (Fruit Punch)
"Hwachae" is a Korean fruit punch and one of the most refreshing drinks around. Fresh fruit is soaked in water and sugar, and then topped off with some cinnamon and pine nuts.

Miyokguk (Korean Seaweed Soup) Recipe
Known for numerous health benefits, Miyokguk is a traditional birthday dish in Korea. Pregnant women and new mothers make this soup a part of their regular diet because it aids lactation, cleans the blood and restores iron lost during and after pregnancy - hence birthday soup!

Ssaengchae Recipe (Spicy Shredded Radish)
Ssaengchae is one of the many popular Korean side dishes. The main ingredient in this dish is white radish. It is served fresh either at room temperature or cold, and it tastes great with other side dishes or main dishes. The level of spiciness is medium, but if you like it hot, you can always add more hot pepper flakes.

Chinese Cabbage Kimchi Recipe
A typical Korean meal will always be accompanied with Kimchi - fermented Chinese cabbage, cucumber or radish. The cabbage version is the most popular, and is similar to the German Sauerkraut except spicy. Kimchi is very nutritious and packed with spices, garlic, scallions and vegetables.

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