Banchan (Korean Side Dishes)
A tasty assortment of easy to make cold and hot Korean style side dishes
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Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake made from a light batter mixed with cabbage and vegetables, then pan-fried until golden and fluffy. Often topped with okonomiyaki sauce, Japanese mayonnaise, bonito flakes and sesame seeds, it delivers a perfect balance of sweet, savoury and umami flavours. This versatile dish can be adapted with different fillings such as seafood, pork or extra vegetables.
Cold & Spicy Korean Kimchi Noodles are a refreshing, flavour-packed dish perfect for warm days. Chewy rice noodles are tossed with crunchy vegetables, tangy kimchi and a bold gochujang-based sauce. Finished with sesame oil and a soft boiled egg, the dish balances spicy, sour and savoury flavours with a cooling, satisfying texture.
Incredible Vegan Bibimbap is a vibrant Korean rice bowl packed with colourful vegetables, charred miso mushrooms and a spicy gochujang dressing, all served in a sizzling hot stone bowl for that signature crispy rice base. This Incredible Vegan Bibimbap recipe proves you do not need meat to create depth, texture and bold flavour.
Bibimbap literally means mixed rice. Traditionally served in a dolsot stone bowl, the rice crisps underneath while the vegetables stay fresh and vibrant on top. The key is preparation, balance and heat.
Thai Style Pineapple Fried Rice is a vibrant, flavour-packed dish combining sweet juicy pineapple with savoury fried rice, prawns and aromatic spices. Cooked with curry powder and turmeric for warmth and colour, then finished with fish sauce, soy and crunchy cashews, this dish balances sweet, salty and savoury flavours beautifully. Often served in a hollowed pineapple, it’s as visually impressive as it is delicious.
Spicy BBQ Gochujang Aubergine is a smoky, sticky barbecue dish that transforms a humble aubergine into something deeply savoury and richly caramelised. This Spicy BBQ Gochujang Aubergine recipe layers hoisin, gochujang and rice wine over scored aubergine, then finishes it with an herby barbecue marinade for bold summer flavour.
Cooking aubergine over fire is all about treating it like meat. First sear it over direct heat to develop char, then allow it to cook through gently so the flesh becomes soft, silky and almost creamy inside.
Shaking Beef Salad is a vibrant Vietnamese dish where tender chunks of beef are quickly seared in a hot wok and tossed to create a rich caramelised crust. The name comes from the cooking method where the wok is shaken to coat the beef evenly while keeping the centre juicy. Served over fresh watercress with cucumber and tomato, the dish balances savoury, sweet and tangy flavours with a refreshing crunch.
Japanese Korokke are crispy golden croquettes filled with a rich mixture of mashed potato, beef and aromatic curry spices. Inspired by classic Japanese street food, these Japanese Korokke combine a smooth potato filling with sautéed vegetables and a thick curry roux that melts into the mash. The mixture is shaped, coated in flour, egg and panko breadcrumbs, then deep fried until perfectly crunchy. The result is a crispy exterior with a soft, savoury filling that makes Japanese Korokke one of the most popular comfort snacks in Japanese cuisine.
