5 Quick and Easy Korean Side Dishes - Banchan
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- Опубліковано 25 чер 2024
- 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:
www.amazon.com/Tae-kyung-Kore...
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.
UPDATE: We just uploaded a Korean Sides Dishes Part Two:
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just a suggestion for the cucumbers... start with the sugar first, leave aside for awhile and then drain the liquid before adding the other ingredients. Makes it crunchier!
Thanks for the suggestion!
This is a must!!!!
Thank you!
how many minutes do I leave it aside?
All the side dishes can be made and stored for 3 days. Tue cucumber salad can last about a week. Enjoy!
Banchan is one of the reasons I fell in love with Korean food! Thanks for sharing, much love from Singapore 💕
Thank you for watching! I hope you’ll stay tuned for more Korean dishes and banchan!
Hope all is well in Singapore!
Love Korean cuisine!!!💗 thank you. Easy, healthy and delicious!!!
Thank you!!! So glad to hear
You love Korean cuisine! Hope you try my other Korean recipes!
Hi Jane, l made all the side dishes EXCEPT the mung beans because l couldn’t find fresh ones at the local grocery store. Anyway, they turned out pretty delicious. I shared your UA-cam channel with other Korean adoptee who have been adopted to Western Countries & never were taught how to cook Korean food. Anyway, just want to say THANKS for the video & l had fun making these side dishes. I’ll probably learn more side dishes so l can share with other adoptees again who are learning to cook Korean food. 💕🎉❤️💕🥳
Hi Nicole! That is Amazing! I’m so glad you enjoyed the banchan (side dishes)! There’s so much more to try. I have a few additional banchan videos on my channel. You should also try the japchae (vermicelli noodle). It’s very tasty!
Thank you for sharing my channel with your friends. I hope all of you experience the wonders of Korean cuisine!
Love hearing from you!
Hi Jane ! I love your recipes so much , thank you for sharing !
Awww!🥰🥰. Thank you SO much!!
Hi Jane! Just came across your video. I grew up here in the U.S. with my adopted family so l NEVER learned how to cook Korean food. Anyway, it’s been great watching these kind of videos so l can still learn on my own. Can’t wait till l try them. Jane you’re a Korean sister from another mother. THANKS!
Hi Nicole! Thank you for sharing your story with me. 😊 I hope you try the recipes and come to love Korean food as much as I do!
Don’t be a stranger, sister! 😄
How lovely - looks wonderful, thanks.
Thank you so much!
These look so easy!! Thanks, Jane!
You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching Angela! Let me know how they turn out!
Yummy......I made it before it is easy to cook...more vegetables more healthy life
All of this looks so delish!
Thank you!!
Very clever and looks delicious.
Thanks!!!
Thank you!! I hope you give the recipes a try!
What a fantastic video!! Thank you!!❤❤❤
Thank you so much!!!
Hi Jane! It’s been a minute since l dropped a comment. I have made the tofu dish multiple times for my family & they continue to ask me to make it. It’s 1 of the most simple yet delicious & healthy dishes so l don’t mind at all. THANKS AGAIN!!!
Hi Nicole!! I love hearing from you! It makes me so happy that your family is enjoying the braised tofu! I hope you’re able to try some of the other recipes too!
We’re filming our next video this coming weekend.
We’ve been busy with a trip to Hawaii and then coming down with Covid. Luckily all is good now. So, back to making videos :). Hope you stay tuned!
Thanks for sharing, you’re great!
Thank you so much!
I hope you enjoy the recipes!
Thanks for sharing your recipes. I followed then and everything came out delicious.
I really enjoyed your videos. Your instructions are very clear and easy to follow with detailed written recipes in the description. Best of all, the food came out delicious. I subscribed to your channel and honestly think you deserve a lot more subscribers when more people are aware of your channel.
Thanks again 🙏
Hi Kim. Thank you so much for your kind words! ☺️It makes me happy when I hear that people make and enjoy my dishes. I hope you continue to try other recipes too! Thank you for your support! ♥️
Made the bean sprouts yesterday and had them tonight. Oh my, yum, Yum, YUM! I could eat those every day!
Yay!! So glad you enjoyed it!
Hope all is well!
This is such a perfect video! My mouth was watering for every dish.
Thank you so much!!!! I so appreciate your kind words! I hope you enjoy making the dishes! Stay tuned for my next video: banchan part 2! 🥰
Thanks for the recipes. I made the cucumber salad and really liked it. It will be one of my frequent staples. Easy, cheap and tasty.
Thank you for letting me know! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it!
I hope you give some of the other recipes a try! Happy eating!
Thank you for using your hands. I think people are afraid to touch their food and it’s a real loss it’s a disconnection from nature. I really appreciate it! Love the recipes to :-)
You’re too kind! Sometimes hands are the best kitchen utensils! :)
thank you for this awesome video! love the cucumber seasoning
You’re so welcome! And thank you for taking the time to watch the video!
Hope you enjoy the other recipes as well. Happy eating!
Nice video. Meal prep is quick and simple. It looks great. I am going to try it out. Thanks for the video.
Thank you! and thank you for watching. Hope you enjoy the dishes!
You're hitting my sweet spot. banchan. Thank you.
Thank so much for watching! I hope you give the recipes a try!
Thank You for sharing your video.
You’re so welcome! And thank you for watching! ☺️
Yum
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing this recipes
You’re welcome! And, thank you for watching!!
looks pretty simple and yummy
Thank you so much!! I hope you give them a try!
Delicious thank you.❤
You’re welcome! Thank you for watching!
Very good demonstration and wonderful recipes for Korean side dishes..they all look so yummy. I will have to make them soon.🥰
Thank you so much! ☺️ Hope you enjoy the side dishes!
you make it look so easy and fast thanks
That is so kind of you to say! Thank you!
I hope you give the recipes a try enjoy the banchan as much as I do!
Will certainly make these! 👍
Can’t wait to hear how they come out!
No wonder Koreans are so healthy! Thank you. I subscribed to enjoy more of your videos.
Thank you so much!! I hope you try out the recipes and enjoy the dishes! I’d love to hear your thoughts so please come back and let me know!
Thank you.yummy.❤
Thank you for watching!!
Wow Thank you! Amazing Video!😊
Thank you so much!
Yum!!!
Even more so when you make it and eat it! Thanks sis! Pat.
I could live on banchan. 💕💕💕
Me too!!! 🥰
Looks so good
Thank you so much!
Just made the braised tofu and wow!! Loved it so much, the braising sauce was amazing, I’ll definitely have to try it on other proteins((:
Aww! That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m glad to you enjoyed it! I just uploaded our latest video on braised fish using a very similar braising sauce. Hope you give it a try!
Thank you again for watching!
Looking yummy food
Thank you!
Yummy 😋
Thank you! Hope you enjoy the banchan!
Exelent
Thank you so much!
These banchans are what I crave in the morning, with maybe some soup on the side.
Rice and soup with banchan would be amazing for breakfast! Thanks for much for watching!
Wowowwoooow yummy yummy Amazing !!@
Thank you!
like this
Thank you!
Thankyou for simplifying banchan, Will copy this recipe.
You’re welcome! And thank you for taking the time to watch the video! I sincerely appreciate it!
Thanks for sharing...
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
All looks very delicious but I can't be making 5 side dishes for every meal! Korean women are just on another level in the kitchen
Thank you 😊
Thank you for watching!!
Looks super nice 👍🏻 ❤
Thank you!
I had the tofu, spinach and bean sprouts tonight for dinner. They were yummy😊
I’m sooo happy to hear that! Thank you for trying the recipes and for watching! I hope you give some of my other recipes a try!
👏👏👏👍
Thank you!
Wonderful n cheap ❤
Delicious food doesn’t always have to be expensive, right?
Hope you give the recipes a try!
Yummy its looks easy too , I share it to my friend
Thank you for watching! Hope you enjoy the recipes!
Great video! I liked and subscribed.
Thank you so much!!
Trying these over here in Canada!
That’s awesome! Thanks for watching and for trying the recipes. Let me know how they come out!!
Looks SOOOO GOOD! I used to go to a Korean restaurant in college. They had a wonderful side dish which was dried cod fish that was done with sugar and soy sauce. The fish was shredded and it was almost glass-like in transparency. Do you have the recipe?
Hi there! I’ll keep your request in mind for future videos!
Thank you so much for watching! and I hope you give some of my recipes a try!
Hi Jane - just love these looks so easy & have the ingredients available in my pantry❤ its the best part👏👏👏❤️
Thank you!! You’ll have to let me know how the banchan comes out! Hope you enjoy them!
Love Korean food!! I’m so glad I found you!! Your recipes makes it easier 👍
Just to let you - watching you from sunny California- where we live very fortunate to have almost all Asian seasonings, other than vegetables too!!!👏👏👏 keep on sharing!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰
These sides are perfect for me as I’m Vegan. I can use Just Egg for the scallion rolled omelette.
That would work great! I’m so glad you can enjoy the dishes! I have more banchan videos and will be uploading more soon!
Thank you for watching!
Thank you. Korean food is generally just slightly more difficult than Italian food, thank God... Here I thought it was complicated as F. Now I can make this at home 😁
It can be time consuming but generally easy. Have fun making the dishes!
Happy eating!
And, thanks for watching!
Hello Jane. Thank you for this amazing recipe. wmWhat kind of bean sprouts is it ? Is it moong bean?
Thank you for the kind words. They are mung bean sprouts. I hope you give the recipe a try.
Hi, greetings from Malaysia. Thank you so much for uploading this video. I will surely gonna make it. I already have kimchi in my fridge. Now is time to make Penchan ( did I say it correctly? )😅
Thank you for watching! I hope you enjoy all the banchan! Let me know how they come out!
Thanks for sharing 👍👍 looks mouthwatering 👌👌😋😋
You’re welcome! and thank you for watching the video! ☺️
I can just *eat the side dishes* .. and I will be very happy 😊
Me too! Thanks so much for watching!
Thanks for the video! How long will they last in the fridge?
Hi! Thanks so much for watching!
The spinach and bean sprouts can last up to 3 days.
The braised tofu can last up to 3 days.
The egg rolls can last up to 2 days.
The cucumber salad can last about a week.
Enjoy!
This look delicious and doable. What oil do you use for cooking?
Thank you for watching!
I use vegetable oil. But you can also use light avocado oil. Some even use light olive oil. I like vegetable oil because it doesn’t add any new flavors. Hope you give the recipes a try!
Please can you tell me if all these dishes are served hot or cold? I love your video and I am subscriber now. I'm in the UK and planning a birthday party for 50 people and providing hot food for so many people is not possible from a home kitchen.
Hi!! Thank you for watching and subscribing! 🥰
Your party sounds amazing! I hope you have a wonderful time.
All the side dishes can be served at room temperature. Happy eating!
Looks good and mostly vegan! Pinned! Thank you!😊
Thank you for watching! Enjoy the recipes!
Korea
Love Korean food and ❤ Kdramas😅
Thanks for watching!
Oyishii!!
Thank you!
i saw that tofu at hmart. can u also teach us how to make that mashed pumpkin salad from hmart? and potato salad, mushrooms,
Hi! Thanks for watching the video! I have a Korean potato salad in another banchan video. It’s yummy!
I have a bunch more banchan recipes I want to share so I’ll add your requests on my list!
More pls
We’ll be uploading another one very soon!
Thanks so much for watching!
Love Banchan!! If you make these for meal prep, how many days are they good for? 2-3 days maybe?
Hi! I wouldn’t keep the spinach and bean sprouts or egg-roll longer than 2-3 days. The cucumber salad and braised tofu last about 4 days. Hope you enjoy the banchan!
@@janeshome4843 Great. Thanks for your reply！！
You’re welcome!
@@SoNick25 you’re welcome!
Thank You very much, I promise that I will not forget your teaching,I am waiting to see what is next, what is that brown side dish, it looks like bean sprouts, also I have seen it in soups, OK see ypu,>>>>>>>>>>BB
Thanks for watching!!
I have another video on more Korean side dishes that you might like!
Happy eating!
Great video! In terms of finding a braising liquid though, how would I purchase this? Is it literally just called braising liquid at the store (lol)? Also, is the braising liquid vegetarian? Thank you!!
Hi Lindsay! Thank you so much for watching the video! All but one of the side dishes ( egg rolls) are vegetarian.
If you’re referring to the braising liquid -I’m assuming you’re talking about the tofu? The braising liquid is basically the sauce you add to the tofu. It’s braised or steamed for a few mins at the end. The sauce is vegetarian :)
I’d love to hear how they turn out! Take care!
@@janeshome4843 Yes, I totally forgot to look at the description for the recipes...it made a whole lot more sense afterwards lol. I made all four 반찬 along with 떡볶이하고 닭 불고기. I'm not sure if they traditionally pair well together--하지만 정말 맛있어요! 감사합니다! :)
@@lindsayweinmann2792 that is fantastic!! I’m so glad you liked them! Hope you continue to watch and try my other recipes. I have so many more to share!
Do the mung beans and spinach expire quickly? Or can I leave them in the fridge just like kimchi? Would love to do a whole batch and leave them for sides in any time of the day like kimchi. Any thoughts for this? TIA!
So sorry it took awhile to get back to you!
The seasoned spinach and bean sprouts last up to 3 days in the refrigerator. They don’t last a long time like kimchi.
Hope you enjoy them!
😅😋👍👍
Thank you!
how long can you keep the spinach and bean sprouts in the refrigerator?
Hi there! The spinach and bean sprouts will last 2 to 3 days. But I would suggest eating them within 2 days.
Thank you for watching! Enjoy!
How long does the side dishes last in the fridge?
Hi there! Thanks for watching the video!
The bean sprouts and spinach will last up to 3 days.
Braised tofu will last up to 5 days.
Eggs will last up to 3 days.
Pickle salad will last about 1 week.
Enjoy!
Recently I have become more interested in Asian food. Starting out with Japanese and now looking at Korean. My only complaint is that in Asian food everything tastes pretty much the same. Why? Because almost every recipe calls for a combination of soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, cabbage, scallions, garlic, Dashi seem to be the main ingredients used over and over and over. So no matter what you're eating it all tastes the same.
I agree with you that we use many for the same ingredients for our Korean dishes. I think they all taste different. However, My husband, Pat, who is Italian Irish would probably agree with you more. 😂
But, I hope that doesn’t stop you from trying more Korean dishes. I think they are delicious!
For how long can I keep it in the fridge?
Hi! Thanks for watching the video! The spinach, bean sprouts and egg rolls will last 2 days in the frig. Cucumber salad and braised tofu can last a week. Enjoy!
How long can you store it if you made a lot for yourself?
Hi there! Thanks for watching the video.
The spinach and bean sprouts will last 2-3 days. The braised tofu will last 2-3 days. Tue cucumber salad will last up to a week and the egg roll will last 2 days.
Enjoy!
Do u dry roast the sesame seeds that are added?
You can use roasted or I roasted sesame seeds. Whatever you prefer!
What would be the proper way to store leftovers?
Hi Jen. I would be place each banchan in a glass or plastic container and keep in the refrigerator. They will be good for a few days. Enjoy!
How long can it usually be stored tho
Hi there! The spinach, bean sprouts and egg rolls can last up to three days. The tofu can last about 4 days, max. The cucumber salad can last about a week.
Thanks for watching!
Any chance you could make some Gamja Bokkeum next?? :3
Thanks for watching! I’ll put your request on my list for my next round of banchan!
@@janeshome4843 Thankyou so so much! :D
Is it safe to make big amount and consume in 1 week?
Hi there! The cucumber salad can last a week. The raised tofu can last about 3 days. The bean sprouts, spinach egg rolls can last about 3 days as well. Happy eating!
How many days do they last in the fridge?
The bean sprouts and spinach can last 2 days. Braised tofu and egg rolls can last 3 days and the cucumber salad can last a week. Enjoy!
How long Banchan last if kept in fridge?
Cucumber salad can last. Week. braised tofu can last 3 days. Bean sprouts and spinach can last 2 days. Egg roll can can 2 days. Enjoy!
And thanks for watching!!
Can I add something else instead of sugar? I cook without sugar as much as possible.
Hi there! You can add a little honey instead. Hope you enjoy the dishes!
Does the sesame seeds need to be roasted first?
That’s your preference. Either works. But My personal choice is to use roasted sesame seeds.
How long can i keep them in the fridg. 🙏
The cucumber salad can last up to a week. Braised tofu for about 3 days. Spinach and bean sprouts up to 2 days, egg rolls for 2 days. Enjoy!
@@janeshome4843 thank you so much
I love korian food. ❤
You’re welcome! Enjoy!
And thank you for watching! ☺️
No salt in the bean sprouts?
I add salt to taste :)
How many day we can store this dies please reply
Hi! The spinach, bean sprout and braised tofu can last up to two days. The egg roll can last 2-3 days. The cucumber salad can last up to a week. Enjoy!
@@janeshome4843 thanks ☺️
What the first incrediant
Hi Yahya. I’d love to answer your question but I’m not sure what you are referring to.
@@janeshome4843 hi Jane's iam from Pakistan my name is zunaira Khan
@@janeshome4843 I think she meant ingredient - the beansprouts?
Omg 5 food i like the most, no way, dont have rice😂
Hope you give the recipes a try! Happy eating!
my mother is korean. she is a terrible cook and ends up buying banchan from the market. the quality is bad. but i have youtube now.
Hi there. There are so many amazing banchan for you to try! Hope you have fun making them. Please come back and let me know how they turn out! Happy eating!
오이반찬에 설탕이 너무 많이 들어가네요.
Wow I could not eat all that raw garlic!!!
I guess it wouldn’t be a ton of garlic if you choose just a few of the banchan for your meals.
I for one love it :)
Why Koreans adding sugar in everything instead of salt ?
Hi there! Many dishes do use salt. And many dishes require both salt and sugar.
Often times , many Korean dishes have a salt, sweet, acid and heat component that creates a balanced flavor profile.
@@janeshome4843 thanks for answer! I want to start eating Asian diet but sugar is really weird to me in the food. And I see that Koreans adding sugar more than salt. Isn’t it sweet the foods? Or there is balance ?
There is definitely a balance! You can always adjust the amount of sugar you put in to your liking. Hope you give some of the dishes a try!
Too much salt to the bean sprout !!!
The beauty of the dish is you can adjust the seasoning how ever you want! Enjoy!