Jul 14 2026

Side Dish Recipe

Time30m
Serves5

5 varieties of Korean side dish which comes with korean foods for free , not with bento boxes or Japanese foods.

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Ingredients

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Korean Side Dishes

Method

Preparation of Side Dishes

  1. 1

    Prepare Cucumber Pickles

    Slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Toss with salt and let sit for 10 minutes. Rinse and drain. Mix with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  2. 2

    Carrot Salad

    Julienne the carrot and toss it with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, a pinch of salt, and red pepper flakes to taste. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Spinach Side Dish

    Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and rinse under cold water. Squeeze out excess water and mix with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, minced garlic, and salt to taste.

  4. 4

    Mung Bean Sprouts

    Blanch the mung bean sprouts in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water. Mix with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, minced garlic, and a drizzle of sesame oil.

  5. 5

    Radish Salad

    Slice the radish thinly and toss with salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Let it sit for 10 minutes, then mix with 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and serve.

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