Korean

Korean pork and kimchi dumplings (mandu)

Korean dumplings, or mandu, may be boiled, steamed, pan-fried or deep fried just like jiaozi, its Chinese ancestor, and gyoza, its Japanese sibling. When cooked and served in broth, it's called mandu-guk.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Korean-style grilled beef skewers

Spicy, sweet with a richness that only the combination of doenjang and gochujang can impart. With a stovetop grill, you can enjoy these beef skewers any time of the year.

Cook time: 10

Servings: 4 people

Korean popcorn chicken (dakgangjeong)

Spicy, sticky and crispy, there are two secrets to good Korean popcorn chicken. A thick sauce that's sweet, spicy and tangy all at the same time, and a light but ultra crisp crust made possible by twice frying the chicken.

Cook time: 20

Servings: 4 people

Korean oxtail soup (sokkoritang)

Yes, it’s spicy. But don’t let the fiery color of this rich and indulgent soup scare you. The level of heat can be easily adjusted to make the soup friendlier to your palate.

Cook time: 9

Servings: 3 people