What would you guys advice me to cook for my family as a first korean dish?

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    • #67954
      Charlie14
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      Hello everyone!

      I’ve been following Maangchi‘s videos for a while now and I have to say i’m a HUGE fan. ^^ I love everything korean : from fashion, to make-up, to music… so I thought : why not try the food?! Annnnd… fell in love with the dishes i’ve had. I haven’t tried everything korean cuisine has to offer yet but i’m getting there ^^

      My main problem is : every recipe looks SO delicious. My family has NEVER tried korean food before and they are all picky eaters (especially my Mom) since we all love to cook. I would really love for them to try korean food and love it. Spiciness doesn’t scare us and if i have to include meat we have a preference for chicken, shrimps or pork in that order.

      Does anyone know of a great dish I could make that would be a perfect introduction to korean food for my family members? I’m going to the korean shop this friday to buy all the goods I need!

      Thank you!! :)

    • #67956
      Maangchi
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      How about making japchae? Your family will love it. https://www.maangchi.com/recipe/japchae

    • #67967
      EvilGrin
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      Although not technically Korean, a mix of pepper paste, honey, mirin and ginger makes a awesome marinade for a BBQ pork roast. Reserve some of the marinade for basting the roast. This also works well mixed with pulled pork and tacos….Yep tacos with a Korean flair……Simple and delicious.

      Kimchi hotdogs are another thing i offer to first timers if they like sauerkraut and spicy. I make a simple version with Dole brand Slaw mix. 1-2tbs of pepper flakes per 14oz bag. Weep the slaw mix the same way as regular kimchi. Toss in your pepper flakes and ferment….This wont be kimchi but it will be good on hotdogs or brats.

    • #67971
      Charlie14
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      Thank you Maangchi for the quick reply! I appreciate that you took time to reply!! ^^ And thank you EvilGrin, your recipe is mouth-watering. I will most definitely try to do Japchae as a first and try EvilGrin’s recipe next week. I checked the Japchae out and I just know my family will love it.

      So… Kamsamnida!! ^^

    • #68010
      EvilGrin
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      Japchae is a superb introduction to Korean food although its not as simple to get it right the first time. I would do a practice run before making it a main dish at a larger dinner.

      Kimchi Jjigae i find to be much easier to “get right” but it may not appeal to a finicky crowd. Making it less sour works wonders if that is the case. Simply omit the kimchi juice and use a “fresher” kimchi.

      Pork neck bone meat and the stock makes an awesome base for Jjigae. Cook them and debone when the meat is just starting to fall off the bones. Skim the excess fat from the stock and reserve for later use.

      Save the meat in several smaller portions in freezer bags.

      I use the KISS method when introducing people to new flavors. I also introduce new spices and flavors slowly. If they like it then it is likely to “grow on them”.

      Starting with fushions of cooking styles is fun and helps people adjust to knew things at a comfortable pace.

    • #68086
      Cutemom
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      I would suggest bulgogi as a first introduction. It’s very easy to prepare and if you don’t to grill it individually on the table, you can always cook it on a nonstick pan with very little oil. You can use the leftovers to make bibimbap the following day with just soy or mung bean sprout side dish & spinach side dish.

      I make those 2 vegetable side dishes all the time. I usually finish them within 24 hours, but sometime I go out to eat with my friend so I would end up with some leftovers. I just dump them all in a stainless steel bowl with some rice hot from the rice cooker + whatever meat side dish I made for my son or his leftover + gochujang+sesame oil & some crumbled seaweed. You got yourself a quick tasty lunch or dinner. My son also love to eat bibimbap in the same bowl as me. It’s a nice way to bond with you family too.

      Ima

    • #69841
      Minhato
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      I think you are the best person to decide what dish is best for your family. For instance, my family loves spicy food so, their first Korean dish was bibimbap, then deokgalbi, and lately sambap. They love every dish so much. I’ve made also successfully doenjang jjiggae.

      In my case, I tried to make dishes I found specially different to the ones of my country cuisine. Gochujang and doenjang make it totally different. Otherwise, dishes like japchae, although they are ok, they are nothing special for me so I don’t make them for my family either.

      My advice: just think if they like spicy or not, think what dish you like specially and if you think your family would enjoy it too and act accordinly.

      Good luck!

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