February 2010 ~ All4Chef

Kimchi Bokumbop (Kimchi Fried Rice)

Kimchi Bokumbop is a popular restaurant or home prepared dish that is very simple but yet delicious in taste. It can consist of various choices in meat and chopped kimchi, which is then sautéed together along with other vegetables such as onions, garlic and green onions. A dash or more...

Japchae (Beef & Vegetable Vermicelli Noodle)

Japchae is a stir-fried dish that combines sweet vermicelli noodles made from the starch of a white sweet potato, thinly slices of beef, and various vegetables. It is usually prepared with carrots, green onion, spinach, shiitake mushrooms and green peppers. Beef may be added as an option...

Jang Uh Gui (Broiled / Grilled Eel)

Jang Uh Gui is a great Korean seafood dish using fresh water eel as the main ingredient. This dish can be prepared in various ways in which can be broiled and/or grilled to achieve its distinctive tastes & flavors. Some may choose to do both, first broiling the eel then grilling...

Gomtang (Beef Brisket & Tripe Soup)

Gomtang is a traditional soup that is enjoyed by many Koreans. It is commonly said that consuming this soup will provide excellent strength much like a bea...

Gimbop (Korean Style Sushi Roll)

Gimbop is considered one of the most popular and nutritious Korean meal. It consists of rice and strips of vegetables, egg, and meat, rolled in laver (dried seaweed) and sliced. This is a popular snack or lunch with its ingredients being very variable. Popular ones include bulgogi, spinach,...

Gamjatang (Spicy Pork Stew w/ Potatoes)

Gamjatang is a spicy pork bone stew that is considered a traditional Korean dish which is hearty and rich in flavors. The main ingredients are hearty, complex taste of the rich broth which is made from boiled pork backbone. In full translation, this dish is called pork bone stew as tang...

Galbi (Grilled Beef Short Ribs)

Galbi is a Korean meat dish made from beef short ribs. The ribs are marinated in a sauce made from fruit juice (generally Asian pear juice), rice wine, soy sauce, garlic, sesame seed oil and sugar. Most recipes contain these basic ingredients, although many variations may exist, including variations...

Dwenjang Chigae (Bean Paste Stew with Beef & Vegetables)

Dwenjang Chigae is a stew made from Korean dwenjang. This soup is often served alongside rice as a meal during lunch or dinner but it can also be served with a main course like galbi or other meat dishes. It usually contains a variety of vegetables and several shellfish including small...

Dooboo Kimchi (Tofu w/ Fermented Cabbage)

Dooboo Kimchi is a popular appetizer or anjoo (side dish; often in reference to a side dish consumed with alcohol) that is popular while drinking Korean soju. It’s a very simple dish that consists of boiled tofu, kimchi and some meat (optional). Tofu is usually placed alongside kimchi...

Donkatsu (Breaded Port Cutlet)

Donkatsu is originally a Japanese dish that was first introduced in the late 19th century but it is now commonly found in Korean restaurants everywhere. It’s a popular Asian dish that consists of a breaded, deep-fried pork cutlet one to two centimeters thick and sliced into bite-sized pieces,...

Dak Galbi (Spicy Stirred-Fried Chicken)

Dak Galbi is a spicy stirred-fried chicken dish that is quite appetizing with intense flavors. All ingredients are stirred fried in a large pan placed in the center of the table as this dish is more of a crowd-pleaser, ample enough for a quartet of diners to share. The chicken pieces are soft...

Dakdoritang (Spicy Braised Chicken w/ Potatoes)

Dakdoritang is a traditional braised chicken dish that is full of spices and flavors which are exquisite in taste. Succulent chicken pieces such as thighs, breasts and/or drumsticks are simmered in a base soup where the meat tends to fall off the bones. It is marinated with hot pepper and soy...

Daeji Galbi (Grilled Pork Spareribs)

Daeji Galbi is Korea's finest grilled spareribs (pork) that are succulent in taste as well as appealing to the eyes. Daeji galbi is much close to barbecued, L.A. style, galbi ribs which are crisply grilled to perfection with its tenderloins and bones still attached. However, daeji galbi tends...

Daeji Bulgogi (Spicy Marinated Pork)

Daeji Bulgogi is another popular Korean meat dish similar to bulgogi. However, instead of using beef, thin sliced pork loin is marinated in a specially blended red chili pepper paste with various assortments of vegetables. The meat is marinated with a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic,...

Champong / Jjampong (Spicy Seafood Noodle)

Champong is a popular noodle dish that is prepared in a red, spicy seafood broth containing hearty vegetables and variety of seafood. This dish presumably has its origins in Japan with influence from China and is known to be very popular at various restaurants or even at homes. Instant...

Chajang Myun / Jjajang Myun (Black Bean Paste Noodles)

Chajang Myun (Black Bean Paste Noodles) is another popular noodle dish enjoyed by many Asians. Most Koreans consider this meal a Chinese dish and it is usually only found in Korean/Chinese restaurants. The final chanjang sauce contains onion, meat and/or seafood, usually squid, shrimp, sea cucumber...

Bulgogi (Grilled Marinated Beef)

Bulgogi (Grilled Marinated Beef) is one of Korea's most popular beef dishes. It is made from thinly sliced sirloin or another prime cut of beef (usually rib eye). The meat is marinated with a mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, black pepper, garlic, onions, ginger, wine and sugar. It is marinated for...

Budae Chigae / Budae Jjigae (Army Base Stew)

Budae Jjigae (Army Base Stew) is one of many favorite dishes from Koreans worldwide, this dish is known to have originated from the Korean War. During the war, Koreans have salvaged any means of food from the American soldiers in which there were an abundance of hot dog, sausages, and ...

Bibimbop (Beef and Mixed Vegetable Rice)

Bibimbop is a popular dish consisting of a bowl of steamed white rice topped with vegetables, beef, a whole egg, and kochujang (red chili pepper paste)...

Buldak (Hot and Spicy Chicken)

Buldak is a spicy chicken dish that is popular among Korean youths worldwide. Its popularity has been attributed to both its unique flavors and spiciness. The term bul means "fire" in Korean and dak is "chicken...