Korea, one of the popular East Asian countries, is known for its amazing cuisine. The traditional Korean recipes have been replaced by the contemporary versions, which is an effect of sociopolitical effects in the country. Globalization also played a major role in altering these dishes to suit the tastes of people. Korean cuisine is largely made up of dishes based on vegetables, meat and rice. Grains, legumes, condiments are indispensable to Korean food. Korean meat recipes are made up of chicken, sea food, pork and dog meat. A typical Korean menu involves soups, pickles, rice, noodles, salads and Anju, which is a side dish. This article explores some of the healthy Korean food recipes you can make at home.

Best Korean Food Recipes:

Vegetarian Recipes:

1. Korean Spicy Beans:

This is one of the most staple vegetarian dishes in Korean food. Legumes like red beans make for an important element in Korean cuisine. This spicy curry made with red beans is similar to the English version of baked beans, but has spices and condiments to suit the palette of Koreans. It is best eaten with rice:

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 3 tbsp packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1 tbsp ketchup
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1⁄2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 can kidney beans
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup water

Method:

• Start by adding soy sauce, vinegar, red sauce or ketchup, garlic, ginger and brown sugar powder in a pan and sauté it.
• Add cornstarch and then put the beans and the cornstarch in the pan.
• Sear it well and serve hot with rice

2. Chap Chae:

Chap chae basically is Korean noodles with vegetables mixed in it. This is one of the most popular street food of Korea, where people enjoy the spicy, tangy noodles served with stir fried vegetables. There are also meat versions of this dish. Check out this delicious and top Korean food recipe.