Korean BBQ Side Dishes Archives (2024)

Discover Korean BBQ side dishes, a delightful assortment of flavors and textures that perfectly complement your favorite Korean BBQ.

My selection of authentic Korean BBQ side dishes offers a diverse range of options to elevate your BBQ dining experience and make you come back for more.

From the ever-popular kimchi to the tangy pickled radish paper, these side dishes are sure to impress at any Korean BBQ gathering.

In addition, no Korean BBQ is complete without the iconic pajeori (Korean green onion salad), and ssamjang, a deletable spicy Korean BBQ dipping sauce.

So, explore my enticing variety of Korean BBQ side dishes and create unforgettable meals with an authentic touch.

Pickled Radish Paper (Ssam-Mu)

Ssam-mu, or pickled radish paper, is a Korean side dish that is easy to make and pairs well with Korean BBQ for a sweet, tangy and crunchy bite. While you can buy it easily at your local Korean grocer, it’s just as easy to make at home! Making your own ssam-mu allows you to customize …

Pickled Onions (Yangpa Jangajji)

Have you ever tried Korean pickled onions? They are so addictive that it’s hard to stop at one bite. They go well with any Korean dish. Whether it’s Korean BBQ, Korean pancakes, or just plain rice, these pickled onions are so good. They are very easy to make and will take you less than 15 …

Kimchi Recipe (Napa Cabbage Kimchi)

Kimchi is a type of fermented food that originates from Korea. Kimchi’s name varies depending on the main vegetables used. Here, you will find my best napa cabbage kimchi recipe made in pogi kimchi (whole cabbage kimchi) style. This is the most popular variety and is very versatile! You can either eat it as is …

Korean Green Salad

Learn how to make Korean style green salad. Or you could call it Korean lettuce salad since there is so much lettuce in it! It’s so easy and quick to make. This salad will compliment well any type of grilled Korean BBQ meat, so make some at your next Korean BBQ gathering! What goes in …

Ssamjang Recipe (Korean Dipping Sauce)

Easy homemade ssamjang recipe! Today I want to share one of the most popular Korean sauce –Sssamjangrecipe. Ssamjang (쌈장) is best known as a Korean bbq dipping sauce. It has mildly spicy and salty flavor with nutty fragrant. And, most importantly it compliments well Korean pork belly bbq (Samgyeopsal). What is Ssamjang It is a …

Korean Macaroni Salad

Learn how to make Korean style macaroni salad! It is definitely not a traditional Korean side dish, but I seem to spot this dish as often as kimchi when I dine at a Korean restaurant these days. How about you? What is Korean Macaroni Salad Korean macaroni salad is Korean pasta salad side dish made …

Easy Dongchimi (Radish Water Kimchi)

Easy dongchimi recipe. This light and refreshing radish water kimchi is a perfect kimchi for your spring and summer weather! What is Dongchimi? Dongchimi (동치미) is a popular water kimchi made with Korean radish. The kimchi is often prepared in late (Korean) fall or early winter using radishes harvested in fall. Apparently, these radishes are …

Spicy Korean Coleslaw

Super easy Korean coleslaw recipe! Do you want to try cabbage salad that is light, tangy and slightly sweet? (And there’s no mayo!) Then, how would you feel if this Korean slaw has a little bit of Korean spice to give it a kick? It sounds very mouthwatering to me! Here I present my spicy …

Corn Cheese

Learn how to make a very popular side dish and drinking snack, Korean Corn Cheese. This dish is coated with butter and loaded with cheese, resulting in a delightful, tasty, and comforting flavor. Try it today! What is Korean Corn Cheese? Korean corn cheese (콘치즈) is a delicious Korean side dish made with sweet corn, …

Non-Spicy White Kimchi (Baek Kimchi)

White Kimchi (Baek Kimchi) is a non-spicy kimchi variety that tastes mild and refreshing. It’sparticularly popular amongst kids and spicy foodcautious people. This recipe isvegan, vegetarian and gluten free friendly. When you think about kimchi / kimchee (김치) what comes up first in your mind? If nothing comes, how about this: Wickedly spicy looking napa …

Quick Pickled Carrots and Daikon Radish

Learn how to make super easy and quick pickled carrots and daikon radishes! These pickles are so versatile that they can go with anything! Last week when I shared myOven baked Korean BBQ Beef ribsrecipe, I mentioned that I will share my quick pickled carrots and radishes recipe. Sohere it is! It must be my …

Sweet and Tangy Cabbage Salad

Sweet and tangy cabbage salad made in a Korean way! It’s crunchy and delicious! Today, I’m back to share an easy recipe using cabbage and pink radish. But I’d say the highlight of this salad is the sweet and tangy roasted sesame seed dressing. I can just smell the nutty aroma floating in the air …

Korean Pickled Radish (Ssam-Mu)

Discover the unique taste of Korean pickled radish, or ssam-mu, and how it can be used in various Korean dishes. This traditional Korean ingredient is crunchy and slightly sweet and tangy, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Korean pickled radish is Korean radish slices pickled in sweet, tangy water. It is called “Ssam-Mu …

Korean Spicy Green Onion Salad

Make some delicious Korean green onion salad! It’s a popular Korean BBQ side dish! If you like Korean BBQ, you probably have seen this Korean spicy green onion salad before. It is the most well-known Korean BBQ companion salad. Its Korean name is Pajeori (파절이), meaning “seasoned green onion”. I love having Pajeori with Korean …

Korean Cucumber Salad (Oi Muchim)

spicyKorean cucumber salad (Oi Muchim) recipe. It’s a perfect side dish for spring and summer weather.It gives you a little zing in your tastebuds! Korean cucumber salad (Oi Muchim, 오이무침) is my spring & summer time favourite dish. The smell of cucumber is always light and refreshing and its spicy, slightly sweet and tangy flavour …

Three Ultimate Korean BBQ Dipping Sauces

Learn how to make Korean BBQ Dipping Sauce in three different ways. You’ll be amazed at how simple it is! Are you a fan of Korean BBQ? Have you always wondered how to recreate that amazing dipping sauce served with your favorite Korean BBQ meats at restaurants? If so, you’re in the right place! Today, …

Korean Style Pink Radish Pickles

How to make Korean style radish pickles using pink radish. It’s simple, easy and moreish! Korean Style Pink Radish Pickles (한국식 분홍무 절임) Do you like radish pickles? I love them! It’s such a gem dish. I particularly love pairing them with Samgyeopsal (Korean pork belly) BBQ meat and also with Bibim Naengmyeon (Korean spicy …

Ssamjang Sauce (Korean Spicy Dipping Sauce)

Learn about ssamjang sauce. What is it and how to use it. Ssamjang (쌈장, Korean spicy dipping sauce) is a thick and spicy paste used as a dipping sauce when you make a wrap. This typically involves Korean grilled BBQ on a lettuce, perillaorsteamed cabbage leaf. You simply dab a small amount of sauce with …