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Korean Food Basics (8)
An introduction to Korean cuisine and culture with helpful tips and information on Korean table manners and everything else you need to know about cooking and eating Korean food.

Rice and Noodle Recipes (7)
Rice is a staple in most Korean meals, and noodles are used throughout the seasons for soups, entrées or side dishes. From kimchi fried rice to spicy soba salad, you'll find the best Korean rice and noodle dishes here.

Sauces and Marinades (5)
Using the correct proportion of spices, sauces, and marinades are an essential part of cooking traditional Korean food. Here are the recipes for the important ones- from the perfect marinade for barbecued beef (galbi) to the right proportions for spicy red pepper dipping sauce (samjang).

Meat Dishes (7)
Korean food has become known in the West for barbecued beef (galbi and bulgogi), but everyday meals feature beef, chicken, and pork used in a variety of ways. Korean cooking includes a lot of braising and broiling for tender and delicious meat.

Side Dishes (Banchan) (5)
Every Korean meal includes anywhere from 2 to 12 side dishes (banchan). The most important and well-known is kimchi, of which there are 100+ varieties, but there are also hundreds of other types of side dishes from stewed crab to egg custard.

Soups and Stews (8)
Because Koreans eat stew or soup at almost every meal of the day, Korean cuisine has an amazing variety of them. Many Korean stews are extremely spicy and hearty and Korean soups range from miso-based to clear broth preparations.

Vegetarian Recipes (7)
Although many people associate grilled beef or spicy seafood with Korean cuisine, there are many vegetarian dishes to choose from. Almost every Korean noodle or rice dish can be made without meat and the flavor is not sacrificed. The same holds true for many Korean soups and stews, which rely on spices and pastes for their depth.

Fish and Seafood Recipes (6)
Since Korea is a peninsula, it should be no surprise that Korean cuisine includes a lot of seafood. Koreans love their fish, especially cooked and served whole, and also eat shellfish, squid, octopus, and almost everything else under the sea.

Snacks and Desserts (8)
Quick treats, snacks, and sweets that come before, after, and between Korean meals.

Drinks (5)
From watermelon punch to the Korean tea ceremony, you will find Korean drink recipes, information, and traditions here.

Quick and Easy (8)
Quick and Easy Korean recipes that are good for beginners and people on the go. Delicious but without difficult or lengthy preparations, these Korean recipes take less than 30 minutes to cook from start to finish.

Holidays and Occasions (5)
Here you'll find menu suggestions and information about Korean food and traditions for holidays and special occasions.

Reviews and Recommendations (5)
Reviews and recommendations for Korean cookbooks, kitchen tools, restaurants, and recipes.

Glossary (7)
A glossary of special terms and ingredients common in Korean cuisine.

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