Soup

Vegetables glistening in salty-sweet seasonings are considered basic banchan items, the ones that can be stored a while and quickly set up for an easy meal. Lotus root in soy syrup may be the most well-known of its kind, and it is worthwhile to make when you find fresh lotus root in Asian markets. Choose a fresh root with a smooth surface and few blemishes if it's not available, use the packaged, peeled lotus root slices found in the refrigerated section of many Korean markets. See the variation below for how you can easily use the soy syrup for burdock root.

This bold, spicy comfort food has always been popular in Korea, both as a street food staple and snack at home. This recipe, using a few simple ingredients to bring out the maximum flavor, hits the spot when I crave tteokbokki. Follow the instruction carefully as the cooking order is important to bring out the full flavors from the few select ingredients.

Quick dinner