23 Korean-Inspired Side Dishes to Liven Up Any Meal
FEBRUARY 10, 2023
SIDE DISHES
KOREAN
Korean cuisine is known for its bold flavors and fiery spices, so it's no wonder Korean side dishes are some of the most popular pairings for any meal. With this collection of recipes, you can bring a bit of Korean-inspired flair to your kitchen.
From classic dishes like kimchi fried rice to unique creations like kimchi fries, you’ll find plenty of flavor combinations to keep your meals interesting. These recipes are also easy to customize, making them the perfect accompaniment for any main course.
So go ahead and break out your gochujang and kimchi, because it’s time to experience the best of Korea’s flavors in your side dishes. Let’s get cooking!
Cookerru
Korean Braised Potatoes
Gamja jorim is a quick & easy side dish that is loaded with incredible flavors that will have you craving for more. Coated in a sweet and savory glaze, these decadent potatoes can be prepared with ease with this simple recipe! Make a batch of Gamja Jorim today in the comfort of your home.
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Drive Me Hungry
Korean Potato Side Dish
This Korean potato side dish aka ‘Gamja Jorim’ is a popular side dish in Korean cuisine! Braised potatoes in sweet soy sauce is a favorite side dish and so easy to make!
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Carmy
Korean Fried Cauliflower
Looking for a healthier alternative for game day eats? Feed your hunger whether you’re cheering on the Blue Jays or watching the NBA and NHL playoffs, with this delicious Korean Fried Cauliflower made with the Philips Turbostar Digital Airfryer.
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$2.72
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Bon Appétit
Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Gochujang Brown...
Crispy Brussels sprouts + sweet-spicy gochujang + nutty brown butter = the side dish you can’t say no to.
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Table for Two
Sticky Korean-Style Cauliflower
Sticky Korean-style cauliflower is coated in a sticky, sweet, and spicy sauce! It's another great way to enjoy cauliflower!
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25 min
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212
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$1.11
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The Devil Wears Salad
Korean Soybean Sprout Side Dish
A non-spicy banchan, this Korean soybean sprout side dish is a popular addition to the many varieties of side dishes. Well-seasoned, it is delicious, easy to make and done in 10 minutes!
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$0.62
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PureWow
Korean-Style Popcorn Cauliflower
Upgrade your snack game with this delicious and easy-to-make Korean-Style Popcorn Cauliflower! With just a few ingredients, you can recreate the flavors of your favorite takeout meal. The perfect combination of sweet and spicy, this crunchy snack is sure to be a hit wherever you serve it!
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My Korean Kitchen
Korean Purple Rice
Easy Korean Purple Rice Recipe
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$0.56
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Korean Bapsang
Kimchijeon
This crispy flavor-packed kimchi pancakes are super easy to make with a few basic ingredients as long as you have some kimchi.
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Pretend it's a Donut
KOREAN STYLE TWICE BAKED POTATO
Enjoy the flavors of Korea with this delicious twice-baked potato recipe. A perfect combination of spices, potatoes and cheese for an easy and flavorful side dish.
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1 hr 10 min
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$0.46
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From a Chef’s Kitchen
Korean Sweet Potato Latkes with Gochujang Mayonnaise...
Korean Sweet Potato Latkes are a spicy, crispy and delicious vegetarian main or side dish! The Gochujang Mayonnaise is the perfect accompaniment!
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$0.38
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The Devil Wears Salad
Korean Zucchini Side Dish
What is there not to love about a 10-minute cooked side recipe? This stir-fried Korean zucchini side dish is sweet and tender with quintessential Korean ingredients such as garlic, sesame seeds and scallions.
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$0.34
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Justine's Snacks
Gochujang Basil Chickpeas
This recipe doesn't cook anything, but it leaves you with a ton of flavor. It's a mix of chickpeas, gochujang, coconut milk and fresh herbs, with a touch of syrup and vinegar for acid and sweetness. Make it once and it will be in your repertoire forever.
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The Edgy Veg
Kimchi Fries
I'm going to show you how to make vegan kimchi fries in under 20 minutes! Using 10 ingredients, this kimchi fries recipe is super easy and delicious! You can adjust anything to your personal taste and add additional toppings like chopped peanuts or even a drizzle of vegan mayo.
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$2.97
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Food 'n Service
Instant Pot Korean Cauliflower
My Instant Pot Korean Cauliflower will be a flavor dish you'll want to eat over and over again!
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$1.21
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Mealthy
Korean Spinach Banchan Side Dish
Banchan is traditionally made days in advance and it’s incorporated into every Korean meal. Make these small side dishes ahead of time and add a side of rice or an easy soup bowl recipe throughout the week and plan your meals efficiently. You can also use this as a component of bibimbap, a tradition...
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$0.34
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This That & More
Gochujang Honey Glazed Carrots
These sweet & spicy Gochujang Honey Glazed Carrots are perfect to go as a side dish or as a snack. You can make it in the oven if you want them a little roasted or charred. Or you can also make them in Instant Pot in less than 20 minutes. This recipe is made by combining carrots with butter, honey, ...
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$0.83
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The New York Times
Gochujang-Glazed Eggplant With Fried Scallions...
Loosely inspired by the Korean banchan gaji bokkeum , this recipe keeps the eggplant in large pieces and sears it over high heat, yielding beautifully cooked flesh and still-violet skin. Though gaji bokkeum is traditionally soy sauce-based, my mother uses gochujang, the fermented Korean chile paste,...
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The Live-In Kitchen
Gochujang Crispy Chickpeas
Roasted garbanzo beans with garlic, ginger, and Korean gochujang chili paste. Perfect for adding vegan protein to meals or serving as chickpea snacks.
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$0.74
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Beyond Kimchee
Cheesy Kimchi Potato Pancakes
These cheesy, kimchi-spiked potato pancakes are a delicious way to spice up your brunch game - perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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Lindsey Eats LA
Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Gochujang Spicy Mayo...
Crispy smashed potatoes with this gochujang spicy mayo is, by far, my new favorite app, ever!
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Live Eat Learn
Loaded Vegetarian Kimchi Fries
Made with a huge list of delicious toppings, this tasty dish is packed with flavor and requires just 15 minutes to make.
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$2.38
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The Subversive Table
Kimchi Fried Rice
Fast, tasty, and dead simple to make. Make Easy Kimchi Fried Rice and put dinner on the table in 15 minutes! Korean comfort food at its best.
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$6.27
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