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25 recipes

  • Watercolor illustration of blanched minari stems and divided green leaves seasoned with scallion and sesame seeds in a shallow bowl.

    Side dish

    Minari Muchim Seasoned Greens

    About 4 small side servings

    Food-market minari blanched, rinsed, squeezed and seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, scallion, sesame oil and ground sesame seeds.

    About 20 minutes · Blanch and season · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of six thick slices of Korean rolled egg omelet with spiral layers and small green scallion flecks.

    Side dish

    Gyeran Mari with Scallions

    3 to 4 side servings

    A Korean rolled egg side dish made in a 10-inch nonstick skillet, with thin scallion-speckled layers and a fully cooked center.

    About 20 minutes · Skillet · Moderate

  • Watercolor illustration of an oyakodon rice bowl topped with cooked chicken, set egg, translucent onion and three-part mitsuba leaves.

    Rice bowl

    Oyakodon Chicken and Egg Rice Bowls

    2 rice bowls

    Chicken thigh and onion simmered in a dashi-soy broth, finished with fully cooked egg and spooned over two bowls of rice.

    About 30 minutes with cooked rice · Skillet · Moderate

  • Watercolor illustration of pale miso soup with tofu cubes, dark green wakame and sliced scallions in a ceramic bowl.

    Soup

    Miso Soup with Tofu and Wakame

    4 small bowls

    A four-bowl miso soup with tender tofu and rehydrated wakame, plus a clear choice between fish-based and vegetarian dashi.

    About 20 minutes with prepared dashi · Saucepan · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of browned tofu slices in red-brown sauce with scallions and sesame, beside a bowl of rice

    Side dish

    Dubu Jorim Korean Braised Tofu

    About 4 side servings with rice

    Browned tofu slices finished in a gochugaru and soy braise, with scallions, sesame and enough sauce to spoon over rice.

    About 30 minutes · Skillet · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of golden cooked egg curds and flat green garlic-chive strips on a sage plate beside a bowl of rice

    Side dish

    Garlic Chive and Egg Stir-Fry

    About 2 servings with rice, or 4 small side servings

    Flat garlic chives and soft egg curds cooked in separate turns, then folded together for a simple skillet dish to serve with rice.

    About 20 minutes · Skillet · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of smooth orange coconut curry pumpkin soup with a pale coconut swirl and green herb leaves in a cream bowl.

    Soup

    Coconut Curry Pumpkin Soup with a Lime Finish

    About 4 bowls

    A smooth orange soup of pumpkin, coconut milk and red curry paste, simmered until fork-tender, blended below the rim and brightened with lime off heat.

    About 35 minutes · Soup pot · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of caramel-brown boneless chicken thigh pieces with golden ginger matchsticks in a dark ceramic bowl beside rice.

    Main dish

    Ginger Fish-Sauce Chicken with a Glossy Braise

    About 4 servings with rice

    Boneless chicken thighs browned and briefly braised with ginger, fish sauce and sugar, then uncovered until the sauce clings to every piece.

    About 35 minutes · Skillet braise · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of pale green chayote slices and browned ground pork in a shallow cream serving bowl beside rice.

    Main dish

    Sayote with Pork and Fish Sauce

    About 4 servings with rice

    A Filipino-style ginisa of translucent chayote slices, browned ground pork, onion and garlic, finished with fish sauce and only enough water to soften the vegetable.

    About 30 minutes · Covered skillet · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of thick udon noodles coated in miso butter with yellow corn, green scallions and sesame in a cream bowl.

    Main dish

    Miso Butter Corn Udon in One Bowl

    2 noodle bowls

    Thick udon tossed with browned corn, mellow miso butter, scallions and sesame, with hot noodle water turning the seasoning into a silky coating.

    About 20 minutes · Pot and skillet · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of a thin kimchi pancake with crisp browned edges and scallion pieces, cut into wedges on a cream plate.

    Snack

    One-Pan Kimchi Pancake with Crisp Edges

    One 10-inch pancake, about 2–4 snack portions

    A thin kimchijeon with fermented napa cabbage, scallions and a lacy fried rim, mixed in one bowl and cooked as one broad savory pancake.

    About 20 minutes · Skillet · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of glossy amber wheat noodles with long browned scallion pieces in a cream ceramic bowl.

    Main dish

    Scallion Oil Noodles with Crisp Green Strands

    2 noodle bowls

    Shanghai-style wheat noodles dressed with slow-fried scallions, light and dark soy sauce, and just enough sugar to round the concentrated sauce.

    About 25 minutes · Pot and skillet · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of thick udon noodles in amber curry broth with brown mushrooms, carrot strips, onion and scallion rings.

    Main dish

    Curry Udon with Mushrooms and Carrots

    2 generous noodle bowls

    A warming bowl of thick udon, mushrooms and carrot in Japanese curry broth, with a complete recipe that keeps the stovetop work on one burner at a time.

    35–45 minutes · Saucepan · Easy

  • Watercolor illustration of cracked skin-on cucumber chunks with minced garlic and sesame seeds in a shallow cream bowl.

    Side dish

    Smashed Cucumbers with Garlic and Black Vinegar

    About 4 side servings

    A cold cucumber salad with cracked edges, garlic, black vinegar and toasted sesame, plus a short refrigerated rest that keeps the dressing from turning watery.

    About 35 minutes · No-cook · Easy

  • Illustration of round black sesame shortbread cookies on a ceramic plate, with a broken cookie showing its crumb.

    Dessert

    Black Sesame Shortbread with a Sandy Crumb

    About 12 cookies

    Small, buttery black sesame cookies made with five ingredients. Ground and whole seeds give different textures; chilled dough and pale golden edges guide the bake.

    About 1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling · Bake · Moderate

  • Illustration of amber roasted barley tea in a clear pitcher and glass, with roasted grains on a small dish.

    Drink

    Roasted Barley Tea by the Pitcher

    About 1 litre, or 4 small glasses

    A small pitcher of toasty Korean barley tea, with a loose-grain brewing method, a quick cooling plan and a clear distinction between caffeine-free and gluten-free.

    About 15 minutes, plus cooling · Brew · Easy

  • Illustration of browned pork adobo pieces in a shallow sauce with garlic, bay and black peppercorns, beside white rice.

    Main dish

    Pork Shoulder Adobo for a Slow Simmer

    About 4 servings with rice

    Filipino pork shoulder slowly braised with garlic, vinegar, soy and bay until tender, then served with the reduced sauce and rice.

    1½–2 hours · Braise · Moderate

  • Illustration of two cooked salmon fillets with an amber-brown teriyaki glaze, scallions and sesame seeds on a cream plate.

    Main dish

    Teriyaki Salmon with a Light Soy Glaze

    2 servings

    Pan-cooked salmon with a soy, mirin and sake glaze, separating sauce reduction from the fish's doneness for better control.

    About 25 minutes · Skillet · Easy

  • Illustration of translucent japchae noodles mixed with beef strips, spinach, carrots, onion and shiitake mushrooms.

    Main dish

    Beef Japchae with Sweet Potato Noodles

    About 3 main-course servings

    Chewy Korean sweet potato noodles with beef, spinach, carrot and mushrooms, cooked in manageable batches and finished with sesame.

    50–60 minutes · Boil and skillet · More involved

  • Illustration of white fish, pineapple, tomato, okra, bean sprouts and herbs in a bowl of clear golden broth.

    Soup

    Canh Chua with Fish and Pineapple

    About 3 servings with rice

    A Vietnamese sour fish soup with tamarind, pineapple, tomato, okra and herbs, with gentle poaching and room to balance the broth.

    About 40 minutes · Soup pot · Moderate

  • Illustration of browned boneless lemongrass chicken thighs on a cream platter beside a bowl of white rice.

    Main dish

    Oven-Roasted Lemongrass Chicken

    About 3 servings with rice

    Boneless chicken thighs with a finely minced lemongrass marinade, roasted on one tray and served with rice and lime.

    About 1 hour 15 minutes · Oven · Moderate

  • Illustration of smooth Chinese steamed egg custard with scallions and soy sauce, with a spoonful removed near the front.

    Side dish

    Chinese Steamed Eggs with Scallions

    About 2 side servings

    A shallow bowl of savory egg custard, gently steamed and finished with scallion greens and soy sauce.

    About 25 minutes · Steam · Easy

  • Illustration of cooked gai lan with thick green stems and leafy tops, drizzled with oyster sauce on an oval platter.

    Side dish

    Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce

    About 2–3 side servings

    Tender-crisp gai lan with oyster sauce, peeled lower stems and leafy tops briefly boiled and drained before dressing.

    15–20 minutes · Boil and dress · Easy

  • Illustration of golden pan-seared tofu slices topped with minced ginger and scallions on a ceramic plate.

    Main dish

    Pan-Seared Tofu with Ginger Scallion Sauce

    About 2 servings with rice

    Golden pan-seared tofu slices with a ginger-scallion dressing, rice vinegar and tender centers beneath a crisp surface.

    About 30 minutes · Skillet · Easy

  • Illustration of tomato and egg stir-fry with scallion greens in a ceramic bowl, alongside plain white rice.

    Main dish

    Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry

    About 2 servings with rice

    Golden scrambled eggs, softened tomatoes and a little scallion, with enough tomato sauce to spoon over rice. A simple Chinese home-style dish made in an ordinary skillet.

    About 20 minutes · Skillet · Easy