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Korean Melon and Cucumber Salad

Paper-thin melon and cucumber slices are dressed with the melon's strained seed juice, vinegar, and olive oil. Chilling lets the flavors settle into a clean, refreshing salad.

KoreanSalad10 minServes 282 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: Korean melon

Pairs well with: grilled fish, steamed rice, sandwiches

HB-16875 · Hand-built original

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Korean Melon Bibimbap

Salted Korean melon, onion, and garlic chives are tossed in a gochujang seasoning and served over perilla-oil rice as an unusual bibimbap. The melon stays crisp and sweet against the spicy sauce.

KoreanMain courseGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: Korean melon

Pairs well with: kimchi, seaweed soup, grilled fish, miso soup

HB-16871 · Hand-built original

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Korean Melon Cold Noodles

Cold naengmyeon noodles meet sweet Korean melon two ways — blended into the broth and sliced on top — with a thread of spicy bibim sauce. The melon softens the dish's usual sharpness.

KoreanMain courseDairy-free

Main ingredient: Korean melon

Pairs well with: grilled meat, kimchi, pickled radish

HB-16870 · Hand-built original

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Korean Melon Salad

Thin slices of Korean melon are dressed with a sauce made from the melon's own seed juice, honey, olive oil, and lemon. Using the seed juice keeps the flavor intensely melony.

KoreanSaladServes 1368 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeRenal

Main ingredient: Korean melon

Pairs well with: grilled fish, cold noodles, sparkling water, toast

HB-16872 · Hand-built original

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Korean Melon Salad Pasta

Warm garlic pasta seasoned with tuna extract is plated with melon slices and fresh greens under a honey-balsamic dressing made with melon juice. Sweet, savory, and fresh in the same forkful.

KoreanSaladServes 274 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: Korean melon

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, soup, bread

HB-16873 · Hand-built original

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Korean Melon Som Tam

A Thai-style som tam that swaps green papaya for crisp Korean melon, with carrot, tomatoes, and arugula in a fish sauce, lemon, and peanut butter dressing. It is salty, sour, sweet, and hot at once.

KoreanSalad30 minServes 2104 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: Korean melon

Pairs well with: grilled chicken, steamed rice, lettuce wraps, grilled pork

HB-16874 · Hand-built original

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Korean Melon with Greek Yogurt

Halved Korean melon is filled with Greek yogurt, briefly frozen until sliceable, and served over crunchy granola with honey and dill. It is a light, fragrant dessert for warm days.

KoreanDessert20 minServes 294 kcalGluten-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: Korean melon

Pairs well with: iced tea, fresh fruit salad, yogurt parfait, mint tea, toast

HB-16869 · Hand-built original

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Korean Mushroom Rice Bowl

Assorted mushrooms stir-fried in a soy, garlic and sesame bulgogi-style marinade, served over rice with spinach and spring onions.

KoreanMain course27 minServes 4685 kcalDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: mushrooms

Pairs well with: kimchi, pickled radish, cucumber salad

HB-5570 · Hand-built original

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Korean Pineapple Soju Cocktail

A tall, lightly sparkling drink of pineapple juice and soju topped with soda water over a full glass of ice.

KoreanDrink5 minServes 1145 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: apple

HB-10865 · Hand-built original

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Korean Rice Bowl with Steak, Asparagus, and Fried Egg

A Korean rice bowl of soy and sesame marinated New York strip steak slices grilled in batches, crisp-tender asparagus and fried eggs over medium-grain white rice, finished with homemade sesame salt and served with kochujang and kimchi.

KoreanMain courseMakes 6 servings1064 kcalDairy-free

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-7418 · Hand-built original

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Korean Spicy Fish Cake Stir Fry

Strips of fish cake stir-fried with onion and green onion in a soy, honey and red chili flake sauce sharpened with dashi powder.

KoreanAppetizer10 minServes 4162 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: sheets korean fish cake sheets

HB-10866 · Hand-built original

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Korean Spicy Octopus Stir Fry (Nakji-bokkeum)

A Korean stir fry of blanched baby octopus with cabbage, onion, carrot, green onion and rice cakes in a red chili paste and chili powder sauce, garnished with sesame seeds.

KoreanMain course25 minServes 4309 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: carrot

HB-10705 · Hand-built original

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Korean Spinach Side Dish (Sigeumchi-namul)

A Korean spinach banchan of spinach blanched for 30 seconds and shocked in ice water, dressed with soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil and seeds.

KoreanSide10 minServes 278 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low Cholesterol

Main ingredient: spinach

HB-10378 · Hand-built original

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Korean Stir-Fried Fish Cake (Eomuk Bokkeum)

A Korean side of fish cake strips stir-fried with onion, carrot, garlic and scallion in a soy, mirin and sugar sauce, garnished with sesame seeds.

KoreanSide10 minServes 3365 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: carrot

HB-10379 · Hand-built original

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Korean style barbecue chicken

A full Korean barbecue spread: gochujang chicken grilled and served on lettuce with a wasabi soy dip, cheesy roasted corn and a sharp cucumber and wakame salad. The marinade's pineapple keeps the chicken sweet as it chars.

KoreanMain course12 hr 30 minServes 4346 kcalEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-17135 · Hand-built original

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Korean Vegetable Rice Bowl

A Korean vegetable rice bowl of short-grain rice cooked and rested, topped with separately seasoned spinach, bean sprouts, carrot, zucchini, fern stems and shiitake mushrooms, a fried egg on each bowl, hot-pepper paste, nori strips and sesame seeds, with kimchi alongside.

KoreanMain course4 hrMakes 4 (main course) servings825 kcalVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: vegetables

HB-7420 · Hand-built original

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Korean-inspired turkey bowl

Leftover turkey is simmered in a gochujang and ginger sauce with yellow pepper, then served in sections over lime-seasoned rice with spinach, cucumber ribbons and grated carrot.

KoreanMain course1 hrServes 4114 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: turkey

HB-7421 · Hand-built original

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Korean-style crispy vegetable pancakes

Crisp-edged Korean vegetable pancakes packed with spinach, red pepper, carrot, spring onions and chives, served with a sharp tamari and rice vinegar dip.

KoreanMain course1 hrServes 2203 kcalVegetarianVeganDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: rice

HB-7422 · Hand-built original

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Korean-style mapo tofu

Korean pastes do the work in this mapo tofu: gochujang brings heat and doenjang brings depth to the beef and tofu sauce. The thick, glossy pan is served over short-grain rice with spring onions and sesame.

KoreanMain course1 hrServes 4291 kcalDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-17143 · Hand-built original

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Korean-Style Rice or Quinoa Bowls with Spicy Gochujang Steak

Marinated steak is seared and sliced over spinach-dressed grains with pickled cabbage and carrot, snap peas, kimchi and an optional fried egg in each bowl.

KoreanMain course1 hr 45 minServes 41036 kcalVegetarianDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: beef

Pairs well with: mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, red wine sauce, yorkshire pudding, green beans

HB-7423 · Hand-built original

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LA Glutinous Rice Pie

A chewy baked glutinous rice flour pie loaded with toasted nuts, seeds and cranberries, with no butter or wheat flour in the batter.

KoreanDessertVegetarianEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: glutinous rice flour

Pairs well with: black tea, coffee, milk, fruit

HB-14312 · Hand-built original

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Lamb ssam

A bone-in lamb shoulder rubbed with a five-spice, garlic and ginger marinade roasts slowly on onion and stock, then gets a soy and brown sugar glaze, a grilling, and a herbed mint sauce for lettuce wraps.

KoreanMain course14 hrServes 4–6768 kcalEgg-free

Main ingredient: chicken

Pairs well with: roasted potatoes, rice pilaf, green beans, caesar salad, garlic bread

HB-7445 · Hand-built original

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Laver Braised Tofu

Tofu pieces wrapped in seasoned laver are starch-coated, pan-fried and braised in a soy, oyster sauce and vinegar seasoning. The laver turns savory and chewy against the soft tofu.

KoreanSideDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: tofu

Pairs well with: steamed rice, kimchi, seaweed soup, pickled radish

HB-15953 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Beer

Chilled beer poured over tonic water and lemon juice for a bright, shandy-style glass.

KoreanDrinkServes 1965 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabetic

Main ingredient: beer

Pairs well with: pretzels, nuts, fried chicken, fries

HB-16207 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Cheong

Preserved lemon syrup made by layering sliced lemons with sugar and honey in a sterilized jar and maturing it before refrigerating.

KoreanDrinkVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: lemon

Pairs well with: sparkling water, hot tea, iced tea, yogurt

HB-16212 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Flower Ice

Thin lemon slices frozen in water in a round mold into flower-shaped ice for cold drinks.

KoreanDrinkServes 241 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lemon

Pairs well with: lemonade, highball, iced tea, sparkling water

HB-16206 · Hand-built original

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Lemon Highball

A lemon highball of lemon soda and bourbon topped with cider and fresh lemon wedges over ice.

KoreanDrinkVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-free

Main ingredient: lemon soda

Pairs well with: nachos, nuts, fried chicken, french fries

HB-16214 · Hand-built original

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Lemonade Ade

Fresh lemon juice sweetened with honey and topped with fizzy cider, lemon slices and thyme.

KoreanDrinkVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: lemon

Pairs well with: sandwiches, scones, fruit salad, cookies

HB-16211 · Hand-built original

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Lentil Curry

Lentils simmered with cabbage, potato, onion and carrot and finished with solid curry blocks into a thick, spoonable curry.

KoreanMain course1 hrServes 2334 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeLow-SodiumHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: mixed-grain rice, kimchi, pickled radish, yogurt

HB-16216 · Hand-built original

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Lentil Vegetable Soup

A rustic vegetable soup of lentils simmered with onion, carrot, celery, potato, cabbage and tomato in olive oil.

KoreanSoupServes 2245 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolHigh FiberRenal

Main ingredient: lentils

Pairs well with: bread, steamed rice, salad, grilled vegetables

HB-16215 · Hand-built original

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Lettuce Salad Wraps

Crisp iceberg leaves rolled around stir-fried beef brisket, mushrooms, boiled egg, and cherry tomatoes with a sriracha honey mayonnaise. The wraps are fresh and crunchy with a warm, savory center.

KoreanSaladServes 1801 kcalGluten-freeDairy-freeHigh Fiber

Main ingredient: lettuce

Pairs well with: kimchi, seaweed soup, steamed rice

HB-16685 · Hand-built original

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Lime Hibiscus Tea

A ruby hibiscus tea brightened with lime juice and sugar syrup and finished with mint leaves.

KoreanDrinkServes 218 kcalVegetarianVeganGluten-freeDairy-freeEgg-freeDiabeticLow-SodiumLow Fat / Low CholesterolRenal

Main ingredient: hibiscus tea

Pairs well with: scones, tea sandwiches, fruit cake, light desserts

HB-16202 · Hand-built original

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Lotus Banana Latte

A layered latte of Lotus spread, milk, coffee and milk foam topped with Lotus cookie pieces and banana slices.

KoreanDrinkVegetarianGluten-freeEgg-freeLow-Sodium

Main ingredient: Lotus cookies

Pairs well with: toast, pancakes, fresh fruit, cookies

HB-16219 · Hand-built original

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