5 Quick and Easy Korean Side Dishes - Banchan
5 Quick and Easy Korean Side Dishes - Banchan
A traditional Korean meal can be a bit daunting to make at home if you wish to serve a number of Banchan (Side Dishes). I'll show you 5 side dishes that can be made quickly to round out a Korean meal and you can find most, if not all, of the ingredients in your local grocery store.
The only ingredient that may not be available in your local grocery is the Korean Chili Powder (Gochagaru). See amazon link below:
Recipes: Banchan (Korean Side Dishes)
Seasoned Bean Sprouts
Ingredients:
1 pound bean sprouts, cleaned
1 green onion (scallions), finely chopped
1 garlic, minced
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 ½ teaspoon salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
Bring pot of water to boil. Place bean sprouts in pot and blanch 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer into colander, rinse under cold water, drain and
squeeze out excess water.
Place bean sprouts in medium bowl. Add green onions, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until well incorporated. Set
aside.
The bean sprouts can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Seasoned Spinach
Ingredients:
2 bunches of spinach (about 8 ounces), rinsed and ends trimmed
1 green onion (scallions), finely chopped
1-2 garlic, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions:
Bring pot of water to boil. Place spinach in pot and blanch for about 2 seconds. Transfer into colander, rinse under cold water, drain and
squeeze out excess water.
Place spinach in medium bowl. Add green onions, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until well incorporated. Set aside.
The spinach can be served warm, chilled, or at room temperature.
Braised Tofu
Ingredients:
I package firm tofu
¼ cup soy sauce
2 green onions (scallions), finely chopped
2 garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sesame seed
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ tablespoon Korean chili powder
1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions:
Remove tofu from package and pat dry as much as you can to remove the excess water.
In a mixing bowl, combine the braising liquid: soy sauce, green onions, garlic, sesame seeds, sesame oil, Korean chili powder, and sugar. Mix
well. Set aside.
Cut the tofu in half and then into squares, about ½ inch thick.
Very lightly season the tofu with salt.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Place single layer of tofu in the pan. Cook until tofu is slightly brown on both sides,
about 4 to 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat and pour braising liquid over the tofu. Spread evenly-as much as you can. Cover and let cook for about 3 minutes. Transfer to
plate and serve warm.
Simple Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
3 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced
2 green onions, thinly chopped
2 garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1-2 teaspoon Korean chili powder
Instructions:
Place sliced cucumbers in large mixing bowl. Add green onions, garlic, sesame oil, soy sauce, white vinegar, sugar,
and Korean chili powder. Mix well. Set aside. Serve cold or at room temperature.
Egg roll
Ingredients:
4 eggs, beaten
1/2 salt
1 bunch (about 6) green onions, thinly chopped
Vegetable oil
Instructions:
Mix beaten eggs with salt and green onions in mixing bowl.
Heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in large pan on low. Pour egg and green onion mixture in pan. Cook on low and roll into log as the egg
continues to cook. Roll completely and let fully cook.
Remove egg roll onto cutting board. Let cool. Cut into ½ inch pieces. Place on serving plate. Serve warm or at room temperature.
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3 - 4 lb chuck roast
2 tbs avocado oil
1 whole onion (Quartered or halved)
4 Carrots (chopped)
4 celery stalks (chopped)
1 lb red potatoes chopped
1lb yukon gold
1 cup red wine (dry)
3 cups beef broth
2-3 tbsp tomato paste
1-2 tbs beef base better than bouillon
2 sprigs rosemary
1 bunch of thyme
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
whole garlic bulb
Preheat oven to 325.
Generously season your chuck roast with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Allow it to come up to room temperature. Heat Oil in a large pot or dutch oven. Get the pot very hot to sear your beef. Sear on both sides for about 3-5 minutes per side or until nice crust is formed. Remove the roast and add your onions and garlic and then your wine. Reduce the wine by half and add your tomato paste and beef base. Now place the chuck roast on top of the onions. Add 3 cups beef stock and top with fresh herbs and cover. Place in oven for 2 hours and then add in your vegetables for the last hour. After about 3 hours total, your roast should shred easily with a fork. (During the final 30 minutes, you can remove the lid and cook - this helps reduce the gravy and brown the roast a bit) Serve with rice, potatoes, or cauliflower mash. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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2 peeled carrots cut into large pieces
1 sweet onion peeled and halved
6-7 cups beef stock (save 1 1/2 cups for vegetable garnish)
1 bouquet garni
1/4 cup beef fat with 3 tbsp flour for the roux (I used 2 1/2 tbsp)
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20 pearl onions peeled
2 carrots cut into a triangle shape
1 1/2 cups beef stock
2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 large egg
3 tbsp plain all-purpose flour (replace with gluten free flour blend if needed)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried paprika
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3 tbsp olive oil
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